2023 Transfer Pricing Landscape In Asia
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Learning Centre • Transfer Pricing Faqs • 2023 Transfer Pricing Landscape In Asia
The transfer pricing landscape in Asia is expected to undergo significant changes in the coming years. The rapid rise of multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in Asia and the increasing demand for goods and services in the region is leading to the need for a more sophisticated and harmonized transfer pricing system.
The trend towards greater harmonization of the transfer pricing landscape in Asia is being driven largely by the
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) initiatives.The OECD's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project and
its Inclusive Framework on BEPS provide guidance on how to ensure that multinationals operating in the region pay their fair share of
taxes.
In addition, many countries in Asia are in the process of implementing transfer pricing regulations that are more in line with the OECD's recommendations. This includes the adoption of laws and regulations on transfer pricing, the introduction of transfer pricing documentation requirements, the establishment of Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs), and the implementation of Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR).
These developments are expected to significantly improve the transfer pricing landscape in Asia, creating a level playing field for all
multinational corporations operating in the region.
To sum up the transfer pricing landscape in 2023 is like to be characterised by:
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The introduction of corporate taxes in Gulf States countries means that TP rules have gained importance in the region, and approaches taken in Southeast Asia.
Misalignments with regulations, discrepancies in data, and evolving interpretations of arm's length principles can all trigger disputes, potentially leading to significant financial implications.
The ATO has tightened CbC reporting rules for MNEs, effective January 1, 2025, significantly increasing compliance costs and obligations. Key changes include the elimination of most self-assessed exemptions, requiring formal requests with detailed evidence, and reduced administrative relief for local file reporting.
