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Transfer Pricing

Gain an understanding of basic transfer pricing issues and how to deal with them, then move onto more complex subjects such as comparability factors, business restructuring, PE existence, PE profit intangibles and running an in-house transfer pricing function.  Our 3 one-day modules can be taken separately or as a series.

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Course structure

Transfer Pricing series – these modules are designed as standalone workshops and can be taken as a set of 3 or individually to suit your needs.
Module 1Fundamentals

Who is it for?

All needing an incisive insight into the mechanics of transfer pricing, including management and financial accountants, operational managers, financial managers and their junior tax staff in large and medium sized groups in all sectors.

What will you learn?

Learning Outcomes: Module 1 - Fundamentals  

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Explain the fundamentals of transfer pricing and its alignment with corporate objectives 

  • Understand and apply the main transfer pricing methods in practice 

  • Conduct functional and economic analyses, including comparability studies 

  • Evaluate intra-group services, head office expenses, cost sharing, and cost contribution arrangements 

  • Prepare and review transfer pricing documentation in line with regulatory expectations 

  • Recognise governance and control considerations in transfer pricing 

  • Manage adjustments, dispute settlements, audits, and associated risks 

  • Assess emerging trends and the future direction of transfer pricing regulation 

Course Coverage 

This course will cover: 

  • What is transfer pricing? 

  • Corporate objectives 

  • Transfer pricing methods 

  • Functional analysis 

  • Economic analysis and comparability studies 

  • Intra-group services and head office expenses 

  • Cost sharing and cost contribution arrangements 

  • Documentation 

  • Transfer pricing governance and control 

  • Adjustments and dispute settlements 

  • Audits and how to manage them 

  • Risk management 

  • Looking to the future 

Module 2Planning & Control

Who is it for?

Financial directors and controllers with some knowledge of transfer pricing needing an appreciation of the operational risk and strategic opportunitiesTax specialists seeking an understanding of the advanced elements of transfer pricing

Delegates attending this course should either have attended Transfer Pricing Module 1 - Fundamentals or have a good grasp of basic transfer pricing concepts.

Delegates may also be interested in the follow-on module Transfer Pricing Module 3 - Operational Effectiveness

What will you learn?

Learning Outcomes: Module 2 - Planning & Control 

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Understand the key comparability factors in transfer pricing and how they are applied 

  • Assess the transfer pricing implications of business restructuring and permanent establishment (PE) existence and profit allocation 

  • Analyse the treatment of intangibles and intellectual property across jurisdictions, including challenges in ‘interesting countries’ 

  • Evaluate thin capitalisation issues and their impact on transfer pricing 

  • Manage the operation of an in-house transfer pricing function effectively 

  • Identify common transfer pricing pitfalls and learn how to avoid them 

  • Consider the role of Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) within broader tax planning and strategy 

  • Apply transfer pricing principles to treasury functions 

 Course Coverage 

This course will cover: 

  • Comparability factors 

  • Business restructuring 

  • PE existence and PE profit 

  • Intangibles and intellectual property 

  • “Interesting countries” 

  • Thin capitalisation 

  • Running an in-house transfer pricing function 

  • Common snags and mistakes — and how to avoid them 

  • To APA or not to APA? Planning and tax strategy 

  • Transfer pricing in the treasury function 

Module 3Operational Effectiveness

Who is it for?

The course is designed for Tax Professionals working in-house who need to deal with transfer pricing but also for advisers seeking to understand the dynamics of a transfer pricing team.

What will you learn?

Learning Outcomes: Module 3 - Operational Effectiveness  

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Manage and lead a transfer pricing team effectively 

  • Engage with stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment on transfer pricing policies 

  • Implement and monitor the necessary controls to ensure transfer pricing policies are adhered to in practice 

  • Understand recent changes in requirements arising from OECD recommendations 

 Course Coverage 

This course will cover: 

  • Managing a transfer pricing team 

  • Engaging with other stakeholders in the organisation 

  • Designing and implementing effective transfer pricing controls 

  • OECD-driven changes to transfer pricing requirements 

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