Transfer Pricing for Automotive & Manufacturing

Driving Global Compliance Through Automotive & Manufacturing Transfer Pricing Sector

Helping global manufacturers achieve arm’s length pricing, optimize supply chain profits, and ensure compliance with OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.

Ensure global compliance with Transfer Pricing in the Automotive & Manufacturing industry.

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WHY CHOOSE US

Why Choose Us for Automotive & Manufacturing Transfer Pricing?

Automotive and manufacturing groups face complex value chains involving design, assembly, and distribution across multiple jurisdictions. Our Transfer Pricing services help businesses mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain defensible documentation globally.

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Transfer Pricing strategy

for contract and toll manufacturing.
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Benchmarking analysis

for intercompany component pricing.
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OECD-aligned documentation

for production, logistics, and distribution.
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Risk mitigation

through value chain and profitability assessments.
Automotive & Manufacturing
Industries We Support

Customized Transfer Pricing Support for Global Manufacturers

Technology & Software Industry

Major Transfer Pricing Issues in the Automotive & Manufacturing Sector

Manufacturers operate within highly integrated supply chains across multiple countries. Tax authorities like the OECD and CRA closely monitor profit allocation between production, R&D, and sales entities. Maintaining arm’s length pricing across design, manufacturing, and distribution stages is essential to avoid disputes and ensure compliance.

Establishing arm’s length prices for parts, assemblies, and vehicles across group entities ensures fair profit distribution and compliance with Transfer Pricing regulations.
Automotive companies often rely on limited-risk manufacturers.
Our Transfer Pricing studies define appropriate markups for contract and toll manufacturing based on global benchmarks.
Engineering, design, and testing services across subsidiaries require transparent cost-sharing models under OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.
We help clients assess and realign profits across production, distribution, and service functions to reflect value creation.
Automotive pricing models face challenges due to fluctuating input costs and market cycles.
Our benchmarking methods account for volatility in raw material and market data.
Maintaining consistent Transfer Pricing documentation for multiple plants and distribution entities is critical to defend against global tax audits.
Manufacturers face stricter reporting obligations under BEPS Action 13. We assist in preparing compliant local files, master files, and Country-by-Country reports.
our pricing

Clear, Competitive Packages Tailored for Your Transfer Pricing Needs

Basic Transfer Pricing Benchmarking

$2,500 (one-time)
Coverage:
Benchmarking analysis for a single intercompany transaction.
Deliverables:
Industry-specific benchmarking study
Arm’s length pricing support
OECD-compliant benchmarking documentation
Perfect for businesses that only need standalone benchmarking without full documentation.

Standard Transfer Pricing Study

$3,500 (one-time)
Coverage:
Comprehensive transfer pricing study for one transaction type.
Deliverables:
Functional and economic analysis
Selection of the most appropriate transfer pricing method
Benchmarking analysis
Documentation (Master File & Local File) in line with OECD and CRA guidelines
Designed for businesses requiring a complete transfer pricing report for CRA compliance.

Premium Transfer Pricing Study

$4,500 (one-time)
Coverage:
Financial transaction benchmarking or two types of transactions.
Deliverables:
Benchmarking for intercompany financial transactions (e.g., loans, guarantees)
Full documentation package (Master File & Local File)
Strategic pricing insights and documentation for high-risk or high-value transactions
Ideal for businesses with complex structures or cross-border financial arrangements.
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Experienced Transfer Pricing Advisors at Your Service

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Transfer Pricing for Automotive & Manufacturing Industry

Get clarity on the most common questions our clients ask about Transfer Pricing in the automotive and manufacturing sector.

Need Accurate Commodity Pricing and Stronger Compliance?

Global automotive and industrial groups often operate multiple subsidiaries involved in component manufacturing, R&D, and distribution. Proper Transfer Pricing documentation ensures your intercompany transactions—such as part transfers, tooling, and technical services—comply with OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and withstand audit review.

We prepare end-to-end Transfer Pricing documentation, including:

  • Master File and Local File reports for manufacturing entities.
  • Benchmarking for contract and toll manufacturing.
  • Functional and economic analysis for R&D, design, and production functions.
  • Cost allocation reports for engineering and shared services.

We benchmark gross and net manufacturing margins using industry comparables and cost-plus models. Our analysis ensures transfer prices reflect the functions and risks borne by each related entity.

Yes. We provide audit support and defense before the CRA and other tax authorities, preparing reconciliations, benchmarking updates, and defending profit allocation methodologies across global subsidiaries.

Our experts have extensive experience advising automotive OEMs, parts suppliers, and heavy machinery manufacturers, offering tailored guidance on supply chain Transfer Pricing and R&D cost sharing.

We serve clients globally with a strong presence in Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, ensuring consistent and compliant Transfer Pricing documentation for cross-border manufacturing groups.