Expert Analysis

Tax directors are cautious about new tax incentives and private rulings being offered to attract foreign direct investment because of the changing economic situation and reputational risk.

Francois Chadwick, vice president of finance, tax, and accounting at Uber, is working with KPMG on efforts to monitor global tax guidance and possibly adjust the company’s transfer pricing (TP) policy.

International organisations like the OECD may have to issue guidance on benchmarking to address taxpayer concerns that the data will not accurately reflect economic conditions in the post-pandemic economy.

A recent ruling curbs formalistic proof requirements in EU cross-border pension fund taxation while strengthening the substance over form and ‘equality of arms’ concepts, say João Rodrigues, Liliana Piedade, and Francisco Ludovino Reis of Cuatrecasas

Tax authorities in Europe are stepping up their transfer pricing focus. A podcast held by ITR in collaboration with CMS explores what multinational enterprises can do to mitigate risk

Taxpayers may have to refine their approach in staving off tax controversy. A podcast held by ITR in collaboration with CMS explains why audits and tax litigation may never be the same

David Hamzah Damian of DDTC Consulting examines recent procedural changes in Indonesia’s tax disputes process and the Supreme Court’s stance on tax evidence, highlighting key implications for taxpayers facing audits, objections, and appeals

Eddie Morris, Josep Serrano Torres, and Jen Breeze of Deloitte compare transfer pricing controversies in the pharmaceutical and automotive sectors, highlighting how DEMPE functions, regulation, and intangibles drive both common themes and sector-specific challenges

Shaun Austin and Alexander Duric of Deloitte UK introduce this year’s TP Controversy Guide, offering expert insights into global mutual agreement procedures, litigation trends, and sector-specific transfer pricing issues

Nicolas Duboille and Mathis Rossignol of Sumerson analyse the far-reaching implications of a French Supreme Administrative Court decision clarifying the application of Article 123 bis of the General Tax Code

Adrian Rus and Georgiana Bizdrigheanu of EY Romania explain how advance pricing agreements can help taxpayers navigate Romania’s new deductibility limitations and improve predictability and efficiency

Emanuel Băncilă of Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL, part of the EY Law global network, outlines practical strategies for Romanian taxpayers facing 'surprise' inspections and procedural limits