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WHAT WE DO

TRANSFER PRICING

Gowlings is the go-to choice for multinational corporations seeking expert advice, innovative solutions and responsive documentation relating to a wide range of transfer pricing issues.

AN INDUSTRY LEADER

Gowlings’ Transfer Pricing and Competent Authority Group, in conjunction with the Firm’s Tax Practice Group, helps organizations optimize their global tax position and reduce exposure to unfavourable audit assessments through in-depth tax planning and innovative implementation strategies.

We have worked with the Canada Revenue Agency for over 20 years, and have first-hand experience in the analysis and negotiations of hundreds of competent authority requests and advanced pricing agreements with competent authorities around the world.

STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS THAT MITIGATE RISK

We can help clients develop a strategic approach to transfer pricing and solutions that will minimize fiscal burdens such as double taxation and non-compliance penalties.

Our services include:

  • Planning and advisory services
  • Comprehensive risk assessments
  • Review of existing policies and documentation
  • Preparing contemporaneous documentation – functional and economic analyses
  • Representation during the audit process
  • Appeals representation
  • Competent authority representation to relieve double taxation
  • Preparing and negotiating APAs
  • Confidential discussions with non-resident related parties
  • Adapting foreign transfer pricing studies to Canadian rules
  • Valuation of intangibles
  • Cost contribution arrangements
  • Management fees and intragroup services
  • Identifying and advising on other international tax issues






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