Transfer pricing

If tax authorities challenged your current transfer pricing position, would it stand up to their scruitiny? 

If your answer is a resounding no, you may be missing out opportunities and facing big risks. 

In addition to being an incredibly complex area of tax to navigate, transfer pricing regulations are constantly evolving as global tax jurisdictions continuously work towards collecting what they believe is their fair share of the global tax take. This means the success you may be enjoying today could be wiped out with significant fees and penalties for non-compliance tomorrow.

How we help 

Successfully planning, establishing and growing your global footprint requires deep insight into international markets, their regulatory environments, economic stability and potential for growth.  

For example, our analysis of every step of your value chain can inform the decisions you make about where you currently operate in the world, and the benefits of alternative markets as your business grows.  

Together, we can design and implement a sustainable and compliant transfer pricing strategy based on your specific needs and circumstances to drive value and growth unique to your business. We can minimise the potential for any disputes by defending your transfer pricing policies before tax authorities using sophisticated economic arguments, research and data. 

Our team of transfer pricing specialists in New Zealand and throughout Grant Thornton’s extensive global network can also help with: 

• developing a transfer pricing strategy to support your organisation’s strategic goals 
• planning tax efficient international business structures and supply chains 
• negotiating advanced pricing agreements with Inland Revenue  
• resolving disputes with tax authorities 
• undertaking transfer pricing reviews to identify and manage your risks 
• pricing related party transactions 
• conducting pricing of intercompany debt and arm’s length debt testing analysis 
• supporting your statutory reporting requirements, including country-by-country reporting 
• preparing and maintaining local, regional and global transfer pricing documentation.