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All you need to know about transfer pricing documentation.
On 26 December 2017, Malaysia Inland Revenue Board (“IRB”) gazetted the Country-by-Country reporting (“CbCR”) regulations for
Labuan entities.
The implementation of CbCR will take effect for the financial year starting on and after 1 January 2017. On 1 January 2019, IRB published
CbCR Guidelines for Labuan entities.
ATO released the initial Practical Compliance Guide (PCG) 2017/1that sets out the ATO’s compliance approach to transfer pricing issues related to centralised operating models (known as "hubs") involving procurement, marketing, sales and distribution functions.
Digital transformation has contributed significant changes to the world, changing the nature of the business and the industry value chain, even the way people interact with each other. Intangible Properties ("IPs") have become the main driver of business profits within Multinational Enterprises ("MNEs") especially in the digital economy ecosystem.
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Transfer Pricing Solutions Asia made it to the ITR Tax Asia Awards 2019, we are nominated as Singapore Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year for
2019.
Tax authorities worldwide are increasing their focus on companies involved in commodity transactions as a result of the introduction of new guidance on commodity transactions by the OECD in 2015 and the number of court cases involving companies in the mining industry worldwide.
With the increasing scrutiny from the Australian Taxation Office (“ATO”) in transfer pricing matters over the recent years, the burden and cost of compliance are taking its toll on taxpayers, particularly, the small to medium businesses.
To all of our accounting firm clients and potential clients, we wanted to alert you to the round of "Failure to lodge" notices that the ATO is now issuing. We recently received one from an accounting firm who as you can imagine, called us in absolute panic! The failure to lodge was for $525,000 penalty!!! Ok, I think I have your attention now!
In 2018, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore amended the Income Tax Act to enforce Mandatory Transfer Pricing Documentation for Singapore Taxpayers. Is the new TP Documentation a real game changer?
With transfer pricing being the talk of the town, there is no time like the present to build up an arsenal of knowledge to power through TP documentation.
If you are an Entrepreneur, Start-Up or SMEs don’t disregard transfer pricing and fall under the trap of thinking that transfer pricing affects large MNEs only.
In today’s global business environment, it is commonplace for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups to provide a wide array of intra-group services for various strategic reasons. These services may range from routine administrative services to other specialised services such as financial, marketing, technical or research and development (R&D) services
Moving past the fundamentals, various myths on intra-group services transactions were busted. Participants attained valuable knowledge and insights through various illustrations, and walked away with the ability to better manage their organisation’s TP affairs.
Is your Company subject to transfer pricing in Malaysia? Our article summarises key considerations to ensure compliance with transfer pricing in Malaysia
The challenge has been thrown down. How do we best simplify key points around transfer pricing? We think we’ve found the answer. Pizza. (Stay with us!) If transfer pricing was a pizza, what would be the main ingredients to consider?
The benchmarking analysis is the backbone of a transfer pricing analysis, benchmarking analysis that is reliable and defendable is key when preparing transfer pricing documentation.
Is your benchmarking analysis reliable?
With the revised e-Tax guide published, SIATP also jointly organised a session with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore on possibly the topic that has been the talk-of-the-year for both tax professionals and business executives –TPD.
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Bringing light to the many facets of business issues companies face that potentially pose a risk to their overall TP framework were the objectives of the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals’ Tax Excellence Decoded session titled “Don’t Be Tripping Over Transfer Pricing Risks”.
Do you want to hear from key transferpricing leaders the latest transfer pricing trends? Come and join TPMinds Australia the largest TP Conference in the region.
Grab a coffee and relax watching #5MinutesTP Episode 1 , Why should companies care about #transferpricing?
The Indonesian transfer pricing landscape continues in turmoil, where Companies are struggling to understand and comply with the latest released regulation No. 213/PMK.03/2016 (“PMK-213”).
As tax authorities around the world continue to focus on transfer pricing (TP), companies must stand ready to defend their TP positions to avoid potential adjustments or penalties arising from TP audits. Maintaining adequate contemporaneous TP documentation is often the key.
Lodgement date for CbC Reporting has been extended to February 2018, does your Company need to complete CbC Report, Master File, Local File in Australia?
Unsure on whether your company is pricing services transactions correctly? This article will give key insights on how to price services correctly
Unsure where to start with BEPS Country by Country Reporting? This article explains all you need to know about CbC reporting requirements in Australia.
Good news! Two prestigious awards won - Asia Best Newcomer of the Year and Asia Transfer Pricing Practice Leader of the Year.
Our nominations for 2017 are Boutique Firm of the Year, Partner of the Year (Boutique) - Shannon Smit, and Thought Leader of the Year - Shannon Smit
Intra-group service transaction is an easy target for transfer pricing adjustment. Two steps to make sure you price them correctly.
Want to know more about how to perform a benchmarking? Read this excellent article published by ISCA Journal, March 2017 edition. Get a copy now, link to article is available in the blog.
Traditionally a preferred transfer pricing method as it is the most direct and reliable way to apply the arm's length principle. But what are the Pros/Cons of applying the CUP method?
New Guidance from the ATO about Australia’s Simplified Transfer Pricing Record Keeping Options, how does it impact your Company?
Australia Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year • Singapore Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year • Best Newcomer of the Year, Transfer Pricing Solutions Asia • Asia Transfer Pricing Practice Leader of the Year, Shannon Smit
On Monday 20 February, the Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivered in Parliament Singapore’s 2017 budget. With the tax authorities currently focusing on transfer pricing and the implementation of BEPS action plan, a few of the new measures will impact taxpayers and their related party dealings during 2017.
On January 2016, the ATO released new compliance approach to transfer pricing issues related to centralised operating models (hubs) involving procurement, marketing, sales, and distribution functions. This Practical Compliance Guideline (“PCG”) 2017/1 comes into effect from 1 January 2017 and will apply to existing and newly created hubs.
On 12 January 2017, the IRAS released the 4th edition of its Transfer Pricing Guidelines. We have summarised the key changes that can impact your Company.
The challenge has been thrown down. How do we best simplify key points around transfer pricing? We think we’ve found the answer. Pizza. (Stay with us!) If transfer pricing was a pizza, what would be the main ingredients to consider?
We are honored to be selected among many companies in Singapore to share our story; an excellent read about the human side of transfer pricing and why we love what we do.
We are delighted to announce Shannon Smit, Lead Partner of Transfer Pricing Solutions, as the winner of Partner of the Year – Boutique Firm at the Australian Accounting Awards 2016 organised by Accountants Daily.
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With Australia’s new transfer pricing landscape and BEPS world, intercompany loans are viewed as high risk by Tax Authorities. We have compiled below Frequent Ask Questions from clients that can help you understanding what you need to do to mitigate transfer pricing risks associated with intercompany loans.
With the final reports of the BEPS Action Plan released in October by the OECD and the new transfer pricing documentation standard, a benchmarking analysis that is reliable and defendable is key when preparing transfer pricing documentation.
The Singapore Ministry of Finance announced on 16 June 2016 its commitment and intention to implement the BEPS Action Plan. Singapore will commence a consultation with Multinational Enterprises (MNE) on the implementation of Country By Country (CbC) Reporting and will release details on the outcome in September 2016.
On 15 June 2016, the OECD Council approved the amendments to the ‘Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations’ (Also as the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines). The changes are the most significant amendments introduced into the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines since 2010.
With transfer pricing gaining so much attention, we have seen an increased interest in accountants wanting to partner with us and outsource part or all of their transfer pricing.
We are delighted to announce Transfer Pricing Solutions as the winner of Australia Transfer Pricing Team of the Year in the Asia Tax Awards 2016 organised by the International Tax Review. The Asia Tax Awards.
The Australia Federal Budget introduced fundamental tax measures that reinforce the Government commitment to tax transparency. Since the released in October 2015 of the final reports from the OECD BEPS Action Plan, Australia has taken significant steps to address the issue of tax avoidance including
On 26 April 2016, The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released four of Tax Alerts warning multinationals and their tax advisors on potential profit-shifting arrangements that will be closely examining to identify any attempts of tax avoidance.
In the Asia-Pacific Region, Australia, and Japan have both been on the front foot of the BEPS action plan changes releasing legislation to introduce CbC Reporting. It is expected that all countries in the Asia-Pacific Region will introduce the CbC Reporting as it is a key element of the BEPS Action Plan agreed by all 34 OECD member countries, G20 nations, and other nations which joined the BEPS discussions at the OECD.
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