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International Taxation and Transfer Pricing Fundamentals Training Course

Rating

9/10

Duration

3 Days

Course Overview

This professional course provides participants with a solid foundation in international taxation and transfer pricing, focusing on global tax compliance, cross-border transactions, and OECD guidelines. Designed for finance, tax, and compliance professionals, the training course equips participants to manage risks, align with BEPS requirements, and ensure documentation and pricing policies meet audit standards across jurisdictions.

Format of Training

  • Interactive case studies on cross-border tax scenarios

  • OECD-based policy reviews and transfer pricing templates

  • Group simulations of intercompany pricing models

  • Regulatory update briefings and reporting tools walkthrough

Course Objectives

  1. Understand key concepts in international taxation and residency rules

  2. Interpret OECD BEPS Actions and their impact on business models

  3. Design and document effective transfer pricing policies

  4. Identify and mitigate tax risks in cross-border transactions

  5. Prepare local and master files per international standards

  6. Manage tax exposure through strategic planning and structuring

  7. Align internal processes with evolving global compliance requirements

Prerequisites

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of International Taxation

Session 1: Global Taxation Principles and Residence Rules

  • Source vs residence-based taxation

  • Permanent establishment and tax treaties

  • Withholding tax, double taxation, and treaty relief

Session 2: Overview of OECD BEPS Framework

  • BEPS background and objectives

  • Introduction to the 15 BEPS Actions

  • Economic substance and anti-avoidance measures

Session 3: Tax Implications in Cross-Border Operations

  • Structuring foreign entities and branches

  • Controlled foreign company (CFC) rules

  • Intercompany loans, dividends, and royalties

Day 2: Transfer Pricing Policies and Documentation

Session 1: Transfer Pricing Methodologies

  • Comparable uncontrolled price (CUP) method

  • Cost-plus, resale price, and TNMM methods

  • Choosing and applying the right method

Session 2: Intercompany Transactions and Pricing Risks

  • Pricing of services, IP, and tangible goods

  • Intragroup financing and cost-sharing arrangements

  • High-risk transactions and red flag indicators

Session 3: Transfer Pricing Documentation Standards

  • Local file and master file content requirements

  • Benchmarking studies and comparability analysis

  • Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting requirements

Day 3: Strategic Alignment and Audit Preparedness

Session 1: Aligning Tax and Business Structures

  • Substance over form in transfer pricing

  • Aligning operational models with tax policies

  • Managing effective tax rate (ETR)

Session 2: Handling Tax Audits and Dispute Resolution

  • Common audit challenges and regulator expectations

  • Dispute resolution: MAP, APAs, and arbitration

  • Real-world case examples and outcomes

Session 3: Global Trends and Future-Proofing Compliance

  • Pillar One and Two under OECD/G20 frameworks

  • Digital services tax and e-commerce implications

  • Building internal readiness for global compliance shifts

Bespoke Option

We are open to customizing this program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.

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International Taxation and Transfer Pricing Fundamentals Training Course

Course Name: International Taxation and Transfer Pricing Fundamentals Training Course

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