See the Unseen in Services Transactions - 15 May 2020

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Programme Synopsis

The myth that using the “cost plus 5% mark-up” practice for any intra-group service transaction makes an organisation compliant with transfer pricing regulations runs deep and is widely followed, but is ultimately erroneous.

This upcoming session facilitated by Ms Adriana Calderon, Director at Transfer Pricing Solutions Asia, will bust this particular myth and provide greater clarity on the blind spots and TP complexities in services transactions. Participants will gain practical tips to manage a company’s transfer pricing policy and processes with regard to intra-group services transactions.

These include comprehending the value chain analysis, what to conduct in order to proceed with a proper services transaction: benefit tests, analysis of cost, determining appropriate mark-up through benchmarking, and implementing service charge uniformly. Come gain practical insights through various case studies to better understand the TP risks and learn how to better manage your client’s / company’s TP affairs.

Programme Outline

  • Learn the essential considerations associated with intra-group services transactions
  • Distinguish which practices can be used in different situations
  • Understand the TP risks and what it takes to ensure that intra-group services are appropriately priced
  •  Know how to apply the benefits test, cost analysis and benchmarking

Join this workshop organised in collaboration with Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals (SIATP). The session will focus on practical ‘hands-on’ case studies and practical insights on how to do it right.

Register now for this unique workshop. Registration is open until 15 May 2020; special discount applies to members of SiATP, ISCA, SICC SMF and TPS clients. 

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About the Presenter / Trainer

Adriana Calderon has extensive international experience with Big Four and mid-tier firms advising multinational companies in the areas of corporate and international taxation across South America, the US, Australia and the Asia Pacific Region.

As a TP practitioner, Adriana has advised companies in the Asia Pacific Region across various industries and in a wide range of projects associated with planning, compliance and dispute resolutions with tax authorities. She has also participated in specialised projects involving pricing of financial transactions, business restructures and negotiation of APAs. Most recently, she has participated in TP planning projects to implement BEPS’s Action Plan and country-by-country reporting. 

*Asia Tax Awards 2017 by International Tax Review