Continuing the TP and VAT series, in which we discuss the most important cases regarding intra-group settlements (see: Intra-group settlements under the scrutiny of the CJEU – key issues in transfer pricing and VAT), this time we are looking at the Arcomet case (C-726/23), which introduces a new perspective on a well-known topic. The issue…
Transfer pricing analysis forms the backbone of the Local File and the TPR (Transfer Pricing Report) form. Find out how to avoid income reassessments and prepare an analysis robust enough to pass a customs and tax audit. Introduction At first glance, everything appears to be in order. The company’s results fall within the range. Documentation…
Deadlines for transfer pricing obligations in Poland – TPR form and the Local File for 2024 – are approaching fast. Find out how much time is really left, which mistakes to avoid, and why acting now – before the end of summer – is your best option. Only 60 days after the summer break That’s…
For many taxpayers, transfer pricing (TP) compliance forms a crucial part of their annual tax closing procedures. The period from October to December is typically intensive –preparing the Local File and submitting the TPR-C form requires precision and coordination across multiple departments. Alongside local documentation, the Master File – the group-level transfer pricing documentation –…
In the first article of our TP & VAT series (link: https://www.mddp.pl/intra-group-settlements-under-the-scrutiny-of-the-cjeu/ ), we outlined the general background to recent rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in this area. Today, we delve deeper into the topic by analysing the Weatherford judgment (Case C-527/23), which carries significant implications for the interpretation…
Does a gratuitous guarantee granted to a taxpayer subject to Estonian CIT by a related entity give rise to a transfer pricing documentation obligation? According to DKIS [1] – yes – if the value of the guarantee exceeds the threshold of PLN 10 million, the taxpayer will be required to prepare transfer pricing documentation. …
The arm’s length principle applies to all entities conducting transactions with related parties and to all transactions – regardless their value. Even if a transaction does not exceed the documentation thresholds and does not trigger the obligation to prepare local transfer pricing documentation, it is not exempt from complying with the arm’s length principle. Transfer…
The issue of intra-group transactions in the context of value-added tax (VAT) is increasingly attracting the attention of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Recent cases underscore the importance of delineating the boundaries between direct tax (CIT) and indirect tax (VAT) regulations, as well as the significant practical implications that transfer pricing…
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) plays a pivotal role in shaping the global tax landscape, particularly in the context of the digital economy. Its objective is to establish a more equitable and predictable international tax framework that addresses the challenges posed by globalization and the operations of multinational enterprises. In response to…
Modern companies operating in international markets face the challenge of aligning customs and transfer pricing policies. A lack of consistency between these areas can lead to significant tax, operational and financial risks. For this reason, close cooperation between customs and transfer pricing departments is essential – only through collaboration can risks be effectively managed, and…