In today’s global business environment, transfer pricing is more than regulatory compliance, it’s a strategic lever for performance, governance, and international expansion. Sterling Global offers specialized transfer pricing services designed to align your internal pricing across entities, optimize taxes, and shield you from audit risks.
Strategic Value of Transfer Pricing
- Global & Regional Compliance
Under UAE’s Corporate Tax Law (effective June 1, 2023) and aligned with OECD guidelines, all related‑party transactions, including free‑zone operations, must follow the arm’s-length principle. Transactions exceeding AED 4 million or AED 40 million must be disclosed in the tax return.
- Minimize Risk of Adjustments
Failing to benchmark intercompany pricing may attract transfer pricing adjustments, restoring taxable profit and exposing you to penalties and interest. Forward models help pre-empt these scenarios.
- Support Pillar 2 and QDMTT Implications
Transfer pricing adjustments may shift taxable profits across jurisdictions, directly impacting QDMTT calculations, making robust TP documentation vital.
Full-Spectrum Transfer Pricing Solutions
1. Risk Assessment & Transfer Pricing Strategy
Evaluate current related-party flows and flag TP risks, then advise on methods (e.g., CUP, TNMM, Cost-Plus) and structure benchmarks.
2. Transfer Pricing Documentation
Prepare compliant Master & Local files, TP disclosure forms, and CbCR (if applicable) following UAE MoF Decision No. 97/2023 and OECD standards.
3. Benchmarking Analyses
Execute market comparability studies and financial modelling to justify transfer prices, leveraging UAE/regional data or simplified TP approaches (e.g., safe harbor for low-value services).
4. Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs)
Support APA negotiation with UAE or counterparty jurisdictions to secure long-term TP certainty and avoid future disputes.
5. FTA Audit Defense
Represent you during TP audits, providing full documentation, responding to queries, and negotiating adjustments to minimize tax, penalties, and interest.
6. Ongoing Reviews
Annual reviews of your transfer pricing policy and documentation ensure continued compliance with evolving economic circumstances and rule changes.
Ideal Clients for Our Transfer Pricing Firm
Transfer pricing support is essential for:
- Multinational corporations operating from Dubai, DIFC, ADGM, or other free-zones
- Intragroup service providers (e.g. IT, management, finance functions) susceptible to audit scrutiny
- Free-zone exporters managing cross-border supply chains
- Groups under QDMTT / Pillar 2 scope requiring precise profit allocation
Why Sterling’s TP Team Stands Out
Dubai-Based Exposure
Our experience spans free-zone and mainland entities, so your policies cover all operational jurisdictions.
Integrated Technology
We embed TP checks into your finance systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle) for real-time transaction validation and alerting.
Cost-Efficient Simplification
For low-value services, we apply safe-harbor alignment with Ministry guidance—reducing compliance effort if acceptable.
Experienced Global Talent
Our TP specialists come with cross-border corporate tax and audit experience—matching transfer pricing with broader tax strategy.
Outcomes Delivered
- Proper documentation ensures your transfer prices are defensible and aligned with FTA expectations.
- Benchmark-based models, disclosure forms, and complete TP files drastically reduce risk of adjustment.
- Strategic pricing and APAs help minimize global effective tax rates while meeting compliance.
- TP policies become replicable across jurisdictions—smoothing intercompany flows and supporting investor due diligence.
Start Your Transfer Pricing Engagement Today
Don’t leave your related-party transactions unprotected — contact Sterling Global’s transfer pricing experts to assess your position, structure defensible policies, and safeguard your compliance. Let’s align your internal dealings with strategic results.
Request your transfer pricing evaluation now, and strengthen your global tax structure with confidence!
