Practical Implications for SMEs and Their Advisors As part of its 2026 tax reform, Cyprus has increased the thresholds that trigger a full transfer pricing Local File obligation under the Income Tax Law. The changes are intended to better align documentation requirements with transaction materiality and risk. For many SMEs, this means that a full Local File may no longer be required for certain categories of related-party transactions. However, the reform does not remove tran
Intercompany loans are a frequent and relatively straightforward area of challenge in US transfer pricing audits. Unlike more complex transfer pricing issues, related-party debt arrangements lend themselves to mechanical adjustments when basic legal, pricing, or behavioral requirements are not met. This note summarizes the key US transfer pricing rules that apply specifically to intercompany loans and highlights how the IRS approaches these arrangements in practice, particula