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TAXAND AND IBFD LAUNCH 2014 GLOBAL GUIDE TO TRANSFER PRICING

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Posted on September 5, 2014

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· Last updated: April 17, 2020

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Taxand and IBFD announced the launch of the Global Guide to Transfer Pricing 2014.

Transfer Pricing Challenges in 2014

In the Taxand Global Survey 2014, transfer pricing was considered the most challenging aspect of global taxation by multinational CFOs and the past year has seen yet more challenging developments for this area of taxation. We have seen heightened involvement from governments as well as non-government organisations, all driving for large scale global change –  the OECD’s Action Plan on BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) being just one.

OECD BEPS Action Plan and Impact

The OECD’s BEPS Action Plan aims to reconsider tax rules and includes new requirements, such as “country-by-country” reporting which means that multinationals will be asked to disclose specified financial and tax information about each of the jurisdictions in which they do business. Through increased documentation standards and the rise in scrutiny of transfer pricing systems, it is more crucial than ever for multinationals to understand the global transfer pricing arena.

With valuable intangibles, companies cannot assume that their transfer pricing policies, supporting analysis and documentation will comply with the new principles. The Taxand Global Guide will help inform companies of the legal environment in each country they operate in, allowing multinationals to make a thoughtful evaluation of their arrangements.

Key Features of the 2014 Guide

Our Global Guide to Transfer Pricing 2014 brings you:

  • an overview of the current transfer pricing laws
  • guidelines and methodologies in practice
  • standardised chapters, with quick and easy comparisons
  • insight from 35 countries, globally
  • the official text of 2010 OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines

Legislative Changes and Deadlines

With the majority of legislation changes taking effect in the remainder of this year, multinationals have a small window of opportunity to ensure their house is in order. Understanding the global transfer pricing landscape and impact of the BEPS legislation is of paramount importance.

This guide is designed to be a reference tool. Multinationals should then seek advice to appraise their approach to transfer pricing.

Key Takeaways

  • Taxand and IBFD released the Global Guide to Transfer Pricing 2014 to address evolving global transfer pricing challenges.
  • The guide includes an overview of laws, methodologies, standardized country chapters, coverage of 35 countries, and the 2010 OECD Guidelines.
  • Heightened scrutiny and OECD’s BEPS Action Plan, including country‑by‑country reporting, make robust transfer pricing documentation essential.
  • Multinationals must act quickly as major legislation changes are taking effect in 2014, and use the guide as a global reference before seeking tailored advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Global Guide to Transfer Pricing 2014?
A reference tool published by Taxand and IBFD offering global transfer pricing laws, methodologies, country chapters for 35 countries, plus the 2010 OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.
Why was this guide launched in 2014?
Because the OECD’s BEPS Action Plan introduced new requirements like country‑by‑country reporting and heightened documentation and scrutiny, creating urgent compliance needs.
Who benefits from this guide?
Multinational corporations seeking to evaluate and align their transfer pricing policies with evolving global tax standards and legislation.
What does the guide contain?
It includes overviews of transfer pricing laws, guidelines and methodologies, standardized country chapters for easy comparison, insights from 35 countries, and the full 2010 OECD Guidelines.
What should companies do after using the guide?
They should seek professional advice to assess and update their transfer pricing arrangements to ensure compliance with new BEPS‑inspired rules.

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