FAQ

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Coperitas

  • Can a demo be held online or at our local office?

    The easiest way to have a look at Coperitas is an online session. As Coperitas is a cloud-based application, there is also a possibility to perform a demo at your local office. This can be discussed when the demo is requested and depends on the travel distance.

  • Are local filing deadlines included in Coperitas?

    It is possible to include local filing deadlines in Coperitas, but these are not included by default.

  • Are there standard templates available, including local transfer pricing documentation requirements?

    A standard OECD-template is available to use. It is possible to align templates with local transfer pricing documentation requirements yourself, however these are not included in Coperitas by default.  Local transfer pricing documentation requirements can be provided / included upon request.

  • How can I access Coperitas?

    Coperitas is cloud based and is accessible through webbrowsers from all around the world.

  • Do I need external consultants to operate Coperitas?

    No, you are fully in control of Coperitas. You decide whether you exclusively operate Coperitas in-house or give external consultants access to Coperitas as well.

  • How is data imported into Coperitas?

    Data can be imported manually or through mass upload from Excel.

  • Is Coperitas directly linked to my ERP system?

    Data will be separately uploaded to Coperitas. However, a real time connection is possible upon request.

  • Can I use my existing transfer pricing documentation?

    Yes, Coperitas is designed to be flexible. Therefore, it is possible to reverse engineer your existing TP documentation into Coperitas.

  • Can I store documents in Coperitas?

    Yes, Coperitas can be your central storage for documents.

  • Can I generate documents other than transfer pricing documentation?

    Yes, the document generator is flexible. It can be used to generate any text document (e.g. legal agreements and policy papers).

  • How can I find documents within Coperitas?

    A search bar is included in Coperitas. This search bar can be used to find documents. It also searches through the documents themself (excluding scanned documents or pictures).

  • Can I perform an visual analysis on data included in Coperitas?

    Yes, it is possible to define and visualize your own analytics within Coperitas.

  • Can I visualize my value chain?

    Yes, it is possible to visualize your value chain through the flexible label management system.

  • Can I identify and visualize management groups?

    Yes, it is possible to visualize your management groups through the flexible label management system.

  • Can I include CbCR data in Coperitas?

    Yes, Upload your CbCR data in Coperitas and perform risk analysis on the most common checks performed by tax authorities before filing the CbCR.

  • Can I perform risk analysis on my CbCR data?

    Yes, it is possible to set up analytic ratios for risk analysis purposes. These can be visualized as well.

  • How many documents can I create/generate?

    There is no limit on the amount of (transfer pricing) documents that can be created. Documents are created/generated using templates.

  • How are templates created?

    Templates can be created by selecting user defined text blocks. Text blocks are applicable on multiple templates to guarantee consistency.

  • How many templates can I create?

    There is no limit on the amount of templates that can be created.

  • Is there an audit trail in Coperitas?

    Yes, changes in data fields are tracked in Coperitas.

Tax tech

  • What is an operational transfer pricing tool?

    An operational transfer pricing tool helps implement your company’s transfer pricing policy accurately and efficiently, aligning it with your administrative processes.

  • What is Transfer Pricing Software?

    Transfer pricing software refers to specialized digital tools aiding multinational corporations in managing, analyzing, and documenting their transfer pricing processes. These tools typically encompass functionalities like calculating internal prices using various methods, generating documentation reports, comparing transactions with external market data, and assisting in compliance with transfer pricing regulations across jurisdictions.

Transfer pricing

  • What is pillar 2?

    Pillar 2, also known as the Global Anti-Base Erosion regime (GloBE), is a framework established by the OECD to ensure that multinational enterprises (MNEs) pay a minimum level of tax in each jurisdiction where they operate. The goal of Pillar 2 is to reduce tax competition and profit shifting among countries through the erosion of tax bases.

  • What is benchmarking in transfer pricing?

    Benchmarking in transfer pricing is simply comparing the terms of your intercompany transactions with those of independent companies to make sure everything aligns with arm’s length standards. This helps ensure that the transfer prices set by your company are in line with market norms and meet the necessary regulatory requirements. It’s an important step to keep everything transparent and compliant!

  • Why is operational transfer pricing important?

    Operational transfer pricing is crucial because tax authorities worldwide are increasingly focusing on it. With better access to financial data from MNEs and evolving regulations, tax teams must ensure compliance to avoid penalties.

  • What is Transfer Pricing Documentation?

    Transfer pricing documentation includes the required records and documents that multinational corporations must create and retain to substantiate their transfer pricing policies and transactions, complying with the laws of each involved country. This documentation often includes an in-depth analysis of economic conditions, transaction comparability, and pricing methods used. The purpose is to enhance transparency and allow tax authorities to assess the arm’s length nature of the pricing.

  • What is Transfer Pricing?

    Transfer pricing involves determining the prices for goods, services, or intellectual property exchanged between affiliated entities of multinational corporations in different countries. The aim is to ensure that these prices resemble what unrelated parties would pay under similar circumstances. This prevents tax evasion and profit shifting while ensuring fair taxation.

  • What is a local file?

    The local files are an annual requirement on a jurisdictional level, depending on the local tax legislation and thresholds that vary per jurisdiction. The contents of the local files focuses on describing the local organization and its material intercompany.

  • What is a master file?

    The master file is an annual transfer pricing compliance requirement in most jurisdictions. This file is prepared on a group level and its contents focuses on describing the context in which intercompany transactions take place.