Tax authorities across the region are increasingly scrutinising cross-border transactions as part of their audit and enforcement activities. This session will provide practical insights into current tax audit practices across key ASEAN jurisdictions and discuss common cross-border transactions that frequently come under review.
What We Will Cover
Tax specialists from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand will share practical insights on:
- Current tax audit and enforcement trends across the region
- Common audit triggers and areas of scrutiny
- Documentation expectations and risk management considerations
- Tax authority approaches to reviewing cross-border transactions
- Practical experiences and observations from recent audits
The discussion will focus on transaction types that frequently attract attention from tax authorities, including:
- Royalty and intellectual property arrangements
- Intercompany financing and shareholder loans
- Debt waivers and debt write-offs
- Management and service fee arrangements
- Transfer pricing matters
- Withholding tax considerations
- Other related-party and cross-border transactions
The session will also explore practical approaches to preparing for tax audits, responding to information requests, and managing tax risks across multiple jurisdictions.
A networking session with refreshments will follow the formal presentation.
Attendance is by invitation only and places are limited. Register now!