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Transfer Pricing Benchmarking

Prepare a comparability analysis for the defined related-party transaction and period.

Overview

Prepare a comparability analysis for the defined related-party transaction and period. Start by identifying the purpose, reporting period and intended users of the work. BIAT can assess the available records and propose an engagement with defined responsibilities and deliverables.

Scope of support

  • Transaction and functional-profile review
  • Comparable-selection and data screening
  • Analysis documentation and assumption review

Records to prepare

Use this starting checklist to prepare for a discussion. The final evidence requirements are confirmed after the initial assessment.

  • Intercompany transaction details
  • Functional and financial information
  • Agreements and available comparable data

Deliverables and engagement planning

The transfer pricing benchmarking scope identifies the output, review steps and information required from your team. Where a filing, report or certificate needs an eligible professional, that role is confirmed before the engagement proceeds. The proposal records fees, exclusions, dependencies and target milestones. Authority review, incomplete records or changes to the request can affect timing.

How the engagement works

Agree the scope and required evidence before work begins.

Understand the request

Identify the transfer pricing benchmarking requirement, relevant period and desired output.

Review information

Check the records listed above and identify gaps or assumptions that need clarification.

Confirm responsibilities

Agree deliverables, professional roles, approvals and the fee proposal in writing.

Prepare and review

Transaction and functional-profile review. Complete the agreed review and resolve information queries.

Handover the output

Deliver the agreed records or report and identify any filing, hearing or ongoing follow-up steps.

FAQ

Questions to help you scope the engagement.
Is one benchmark suitable for all transactions?

Different functions, risks, products and periods may require separate analyses. The transaction grouping and approach are defined before comparable data are evaluated.