Transfer Pricing & Profit Shifting in Multinationals 🌍

Here’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer: How do multinational companies decide how much one branch charges another for goods or services? If a Polish factory makes parts and sells them to its German parent company, how do they set the price? And how does that choice impact where profits are reported… and where taxes get paid?

Welcome to the world of transfer pricing. It’s one of the most scrutinized—and strategically important—concepts in global business. Done right, it supports growth and compliance. Done wrong, it can lead to massive tax audits, penalties, and even reputational damage.

In this video, we’re breaking it all down—no jargon, just clarity.

✅ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO:

What is Transfer Pricing? A clear definition of how prices are set for goods, services, and intellectual property (like brand logos and patents) between related companies in different countries.

The Arm's Length Principle: We'll demystify the "golden rule" of transfer pricing that tax authorities worldwide use to determine if your internal prices are fair. Think of it as: "Treat your related companies like strangers."

Why It's a Big Deal for Business & Governments: Discover how a small change in internal pricing can shift millions of dollars in profit from a high-tax country (like France) to a low-tax one (like Hungary), saving a company millions in taxes and why governments are watching this like hawks.

The 5 Pillars of a Bulletproof System: Learn about the five core building blocks every company needs: Functional Analysis (who does what), Comparability Analysis (what would others do?), Method Selection, Documentation, and Ongoing Monitoring.

Real-World Strategies & Structures: We'll explore the clever models big companies use, like Centralized IP Ownership (the "toll booth" model), the Principal Company Structure, and intra-group financing to legally optimize their global tax position.

What Happens When It Goes Wrong: Understand the serious risks of non-compliance, from multi-country tax audits and double taxation to steep penalties and even personal liability for management.

👋 ABOUT THE HOST:

My name’s Michael. I’m a lawyer, economist, and business consultant. I run a company called PREZO, where we specialize in transfer pricing and business analysis, helping small and medium-sized companies scale across borders using tested and legal frameworks. We work with over 100 companies a year—from tech startups to e-commerce sellers—and I get it: you want clarity and real answers to grow your business without getting crushed by paperwork and taxes.

Learn more about PREZO: https://www.prezo.com.pl

🎬 IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00 - The Billion-Dollar Question
0:54 - Michael & PREZO Introduction
1:56 - What is Transfer Pricing & The Arm's Length Principle
3:50 - How Companies Use It to Save Millions in Tax
11:55 - Why It Matters For Global Business Structure?
16:15 - International Tax Battleground With Examples
20:01 - Real-World Structures (Central IP, Principal Companies)
27:50 - The Risks: What Happens When It Goes Wrong?
29:51 - Key Takeaways & Your Next Step
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Whether you're a CFO, finance manager, consultant, or an entrepreneur taking your business global, this video will give you a rock-solid foundation in a topic you can't afford to ignore.

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