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Advance Transfer Pricing Agreement

Advance Transfer Pricing Agreement Template for South Africa

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Advance Transfer Pricing Agreement

"I need an Advance Transfer Pricing Agreement for my pharmaceutical manufacturing company's transactions with our German parent company, covering both raw material purchases and royalty payments for patent licenses, to be effective from January 2025."

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An Advance Transfer Pricing Agreement is a crucial document for multinational enterprises operating in South Africa who wish to obtain certainty regarding their transfer pricing arrangements. This agreement is particularly valuable when companies have complex cross-border transactions with related parties or when significant amounts are involved. The document provides a framework agreed upon with SARS for determining appropriate transfer prices for intercompany transactions, typically covering a period of 3-5 years. It includes detailed methodologies, critical assumptions, and compliance requirements that align with South African transfer pricing regulations and international guidelines. The ATPA helps companies minimize transfer pricing risks, avoid double taxation, and maintain compliance with South African tax laws while providing a clear framework for future transactions.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the taxpayer(s) and the relevant tax authority(ies) entering into the agreement

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the business operations and reason for seeking an ATPA

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including technical transfer pricing terminology

4. Scope of Agreement: Detailed description of transactions, products, services, and entities covered by the ATPA

5. Term of Agreement: Duration of the ATPA, including start date, end date, and any renewal provisions

6. Transfer Pricing Methodology: Detailed explanation of the agreed transfer pricing method(s) and how they will be applied

7. Critical Assumptions: Key assumptions underlying the agreement that, if changed, could affect its validity

8. Annual Compliance Requirements: Documentation and reporting requirements to demonstrate compliance with the ATPA

9. Revision and Cancellation: Circumstances and procedures for revising or cancelling the agreement

10. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding the confidentiality of information shared under the agreement

11. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving any disputes arising from the interpretation or application of the agreement

12. Governing Law: Specification of South African law as the governing law and relevant jurisdictional matters

Optional Sections

1. Multilateral Considerations: Required when the ATPA involves multiple tax jurisdictions, addressing cross-border implications

2. Industry-Specific Provisions: Needed when special considerations apply to particular industries (e.g., automotive, pharmaceuticals)

3. Compensating Adjustments: Include when specific procedures for making transfer pricing adjustments need to be detailed

4. Force Majeure: May be included to address extraordinary circumstances affecting the application of the agreed methodology

5. Related Party Services: Required when specific intra-group services are part of the transfer pricing arrangement

6. Intellectual Property Provisions: Needed when IP transfers or licenses are part of the covered transactions

7. Currency and Exchange Rate Provisions: Include when transactions involve multiple currencies and exchange rate considerations

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule A - Covered Transactions: Detailed list and description of all transactions covered by the agreement

2. Schedule B - Transfer Pricing Methodology Details: Detailed technical explanation of how the transfer pricing methods will be applied

3. Schedule C - Financial Projections: Expected financial outcomes and benchmarks for the covered transactions

4. Schedule D - Documentation Requirements: Specific documentation and evidence required to demonstrate compliance

5. Appendix 1 - Functional Analysis: Detailed analysis of functions, assets, and risks of all parties involved

6. Appendix 2 - Comparable Analysis: Analysis of comparable transactions or companies used in the methodology

7. Appendix 3 - Critical Assumptions Detail: Detailed explanation of each critical assumption and its parameters

8. Appendix 4 - Organizational Structure: Corporate structure diagram and explanation of relevant entity relationships

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

alex.den.21@genieai.co
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Manufacturing

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Automotive

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Relevant Teams

Tax

Finance

Legal

Treasury

International Tax

Transfer Pricing

Corporate Finance

Compliance

Financial Planning and Analysis

Risk Management

Relevant Roles

Chief Financial Officer

Tax Director

Transfer Pricing Manager

International Tax Manager

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Head of Tax

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