What is Transfer Pricing?

Transfer Pricing is the price charged when two related companies – for example, a parent company and its subsidiary – buy or sell goods, services, or assets from each other. The law says these prices must be fair, just like the price between two independent companies dealing in normal market conditions.Why is Transfer Pricing important?

Why is Transfer Pricing important?

If related companies set prices too high or too low, it can shift profits from one country to another and reduce the overall tax paid. Governments check this closely and getting it wrong can lead to heavy penalties.

What does Arm’s Length mean in Transfer Pricing?

Arm’s Length means the price agreed between two related companies should be the same as if they were not related – just like two strangers would agree in a fair market.

When does Transfer Pricing apply?

It applies whenever related companies (or connected persons) have commercial transactions with each other – especially when the transactions cross borders. This could be for goods, services, loans, intellectual property, or any other business dealings.

What rules do you follow for Transfer Pricing in the UAE?

We follow the UAE Corporate Tax Law, which includes Transfer Pricing rules, and also make sure the pricing follows international standards like the OECD Guidelines. If your transactions involve other countries, we ensure compliance with their rules too.

What happens if Transfer Pricing rules are not followed?

If the prices are not set at Arm’s Length, the tax authorities can make adjustments, increase your taxable income, and impose fines or penalties.

How can you help with Transfer Pricing?

We review your related-party transactions, prepare the required documentation, and suggest adjustments so your prices meet both UAE and international requirements. This helps you stay compliant and avoid penalties.

Introduction to Transfer Pricing in the UAE

With the UAE continuing to reinforce its position as a business leader on a global scale, transfer pricing will play an important role in corporate tax alignment. Transfer pricing is the collective body of rules and methods for pricing transactions between related parties and in particular related parties in multinational groups. With the introduction of Corporate Tax in the UAE and businesses making cross border transactions, businesses must now be undertaking transaction pricing complying with internationally recognized transfer pricing standards.

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The Impact of Global Trade & Taxation

By design and in today’s modern interconnected economy, some cross-border trade is required for business growth, but the flip side is the challenge of fair profit allocation and tax footprint transparency. Transfer pricing in Dubai will provide businesses some assurance that their related parties’ transactions will reflect market-based pricing and minimize or eliminate the risk of disputes between taxpayers or tax collectives. The UAE has structured its transfer pricing as per OECD guidelines, thus it is imperative for organizations to embrace alignment transfer pricing strategies.

Why Businesses Should Know about Transfer Pricing?

Adherence with International Tax Regulations

Once an organization is not looking to meet their transfer pricing obligations, the organization will be at a serious risk of being subject to financial penalties, reputational risk, and undue, unreasonable scrutiny by tax authorities. On the other hand, when an organization is adhered to, it makes a statement to all interested parties about how it is seeking transparency and adherence to best practices in the international tax environment.
Avoiding Double Taxation

Utilise transfer pricing documentation and planning to help your business eliminate double taxation risks on the same income in different jurisdictions, promoting seamless and efficient cross- border functions.
Risk Mitigation

A good transfer pricing policy and process can help limit your entity’s exposure to disputes, audits, and adjustments by tax authorities. Additionally, if investigations do happen, they will yield better outcomes for your entity and provide you with a defensible position.
Supports Business Strategy & Pricing Models

Helps multinationals evaluate profitability by region or function. Aligns internal pricing with external benchmarks, ensuring fair margins &competitive positioning.

Transfer Pricing Services We Offer

Transfer Pricing Documentation

We will provide documentation based on the UAE Corporate Tax Law and OECD requirements to create documentation that is both aligned and minimizes audit risk.
Benchmarking Analysis

Once we identify intra-group transactions, we will conduct Benchmarking studies comparing these against independent third-party data to ensure pricing is conducted at arm’s-length.
Advisory on Intra-Group Transactions

Our advisory support will help you maximize your return on tried and tested templates; from intercompany financing, royalties, service agreements and supply chain structures.

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Transfer Pricing Industries

Multinational Corporations

Global companies with operations in the UAE need to ensure that cross-border transactions and pricing of their related-party transactions conforms to arm’s-length pricing.
Cross-Border Businesses

Cross-border and related-party transactions will not just be fully restricted to multinational corporations. Even medium-sized companies with international relations will need transfer pricing to align with laws and safeguard their profitability.

Advantages of Working with The Total CFO for Transfer Pricing

Specialist Knowledge

Comprehensive understanding of UAE corporate tax law and OECD transfer pricing rules.
Custom Solutions

Solutions designed taking into consideration your industry and business model.
Risk Mitigation

Reducing exposure to audits, penalties and disputes across the organization.
Strategic Insights

Where the transfer pricing policy fits into the long-term growth and global tax efficiency of a multinational business.

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Aligned with UAE Transfer Pricing Rules

With the complex and ever-changing tax laws in place, you require a truly trusted partner. At The Total CFO, we assist businesses in Dubai and UAE in developing compliant, practical, and future-proof transfer pricing strategies.

Reach out today to protect your business against risk and avoid issues with transfer pricing in the UAE.

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What is Transfer Pricing?

Transfer Pricing is the price charged when two related companies – for example, a parent company and its subsidiary – buy or sell goods, services, or assets from each other. The law says these prices must be fair, just like the price between two independent companies dealing in normal market conditions.Why is Transfer Pricing important?
Why is Transfer Pricing important?

If related companies set prices too high or too low, it can shift profits from one country to another and reduce the overall tax paid. Governments check this closely and getting it wrong can lead to heavy penalties.
What does Arm’s Length mean in Transfer Pricing?

Arm’s Length means the price agreed between two related companies should be the same as if they were not related – just like two strangers would agree in a fair market.
When does Transfer Pricing apply?

It applies whenever related companies (or connected persons) have commercial transactions with each other – especially when the transactions cross borders. This could be for goods, services, loans, intellectual property, or any other business dealings.
What rules do you follow for Transfer Pricing in the UAE?

We follow the UAE Corporate Tax Law, which includes Transfer Pricing rules, and also make sure the pricing follows international standards like the OECD Guidelines. If your transactions involve other countries, we ensure compliance with their rules too.
What happens if Transfer Pricing rules are not followed?

If the prices are not set at Arm’s Length, the tax authorities can make adjustments, increase your taxable income, and impose fines or penalties.
How can you help with Transfer Pricing?

We review your related-party transactions, prepare the required documentation, and suggest adjustments so your prices meet both UAE and international requirements. This helps you stay compliant and avoid penalties.