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X BV v Netherlands (Staatssecretaris van Financiën Case)

The X BV v Staatssecretaris van Financiën case revolves around a key issue in corporate tax: the denial of interest deductions for…

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South Africa’s First Transfer Pricing Case

Explore how TRM’s expertise in transfer pricing challenges in South Africa helped ABD Limited win against SARS, offering insights for…

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South Africa’s first Transfer Pricing case, and it’s a win for the taxpayer!

Can we hear a “woohoo”!? Yes, you read right, South Africa has finally had its first TP case and whaddaya know, the taxpayer won!

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ABD Limited vs. SARS Transfer Pricing Dispute Judgment

Explore the critical analysis of the transfer pricing dispute judgment between ABD Limited and SARS, focusing on IP royalties and tax…

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The Journey of a Single Data Point: Cross-Process TP Automation in Workiva

As Tax/TP practitioners, we are always looking to build synergies across processes, harmonizing our calculation and reporting flows. Aiming…

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Understanding Zambian Transfer Pricing: Insights and Compliance Strategies

Explore the intricacies of Zambian Transfer Pricing, including compliance obligations and strategic insights for navigating these…

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DID YOU MISS THE CONDUCTING A TRANSFER PRICING TRIAL WORKSHOP?

Learn how to best CONDUCT A TRANSFER PRICING TRIAL with leading experts Prof. Dr. Daniel N Erasmus and Mr. Renier van Rensburg from…

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SOUTH AFRICA: The Impact of Global Minimum Corporate Tax on Multinationals

Explore the implications of the new global minimum corporate tax for multinational corporations, including both challenges and…

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Article 26 of the OECD Model Tax Convention Update 2024

The recent approval by the OECD Council of the OECD Model Tax Convention Update 2024 marks a pivotal moment for international tax…

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The Importance of Pillar One’s Amount B

The recent document on Pillar One’s Amount B offers a critical insight into the evolving landscape of global tax regulations, highlighting…

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Exclusive Workshop Invite: Navigating VAT in the Digital Economy

Join us for a critical online workshop, Quo Vadis VAT in a Digitalised World: The Need for Multilateral Coordination, on Wednesday, 28…

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The TPA Transfer Pricing Global Documentation Handbook

The “TPA: Transfer Pricing Global Documentation Handbook – December 2023” is a comprehensive guide for multinational companies navigating…

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BOOK UPDATE: “CONDUCTING A TP TRIAL” – CHAPTER 1 NOW AVAILABLE

Having prepared and argued at numerous Transfer Pricing trials, I thought it a good idea to commit my journey and experiences to paper as a…

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FREE Online Workshop: Conducting a Transfer Pricing Trial

Learn how to best Conduct a Transfer Pricing Trial with leading experts Prof. Dr. Daniel N Erasmus and Mr. Renier van Rensburg from…

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TRYING TO SETTLE TAX DISPUTES OUTSIDE THE PARAMETERS OF TAX LEGISLATION

This reminds me of a recent issue raised by a client MNE in Africa. The taxpayer was facing a revised tax assessment and had to pay 30% of…

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Apple vs. European Commission

This case revolves around the European Commission’s appeal against the General Court’s decision to annul the Commission’s ruling that…

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Stora Enso Wood Products vs Czechia

The Supreme Administrative Court (SACC) of the Czech Republic annulled the judgment of the Regional Court in Hradec Králové, which had…

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Boston Scientific v. CIT (India): Permanent Establishment and TP Implications

This case, heard by the Indian courts, raises significant issues concerning the activities that constitute a PE, especially in relation to…

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CEPSA’s Transfer Pricing Case: Spain vs Compañía Española de Petróleos (CEPSA)

The Supreme Court ruled on the tax dispute between the Spanish tax authorities and CEPSA concerning the allocation of general management…

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Germany vs “MEAT PE”: Taxation of the Domestic Permanent Establishment of a Hungarian…

This case examines the taxation of the domestic permanent establishment of a Hungarian corporation operating in Germany. The central issue…

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ST Dupont vs. France Transfer Pricing Judgment

ST Dupont, a French luxury manufacturer, contested additional tax assessments and penalties imposed by the French tax authorities for the…

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Germany vs “Z Pipeline”: Transfer Pricing Disputes in Multinational Operations

The FG Düsseldorf judgment of May 12, 2023, revolves around the transfer pricing dispute of a multinational enterprise operating a pipeline…

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Dart Sudamericana Transfer Pricing Case

The case revolves around the transfer pricing methods used by Dart Sudamericana S.A. for the importation of EPS pellets from related…

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Skechers USA Inc. vs. USA

The Wisconsin Tax Appeals Commission ruled in favour of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, affirming its disallowance of royalty…

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