A fintech group with operations across multiple African countries approached us to address concerns about how they allocated and charged central costs to their various entities. Despite having Transfer Pricing documentation prepared by a Big 4 firm, the group found their current cost-sharing model inefficient and tax-intensive.
A revised intercompany charging method with a cost allocation model more aligned with the group’s commercial activities, effectively reducing VAT and withholding tax obligations.
IP ownership and Transfer Pricing alignment. We realigned the group’s IP ownership and development practices with a tax position accurately reflecting commercial realities, minimising potential future tax exposure.
A tax-efficient structuring of shared services to centralise intellectual property management while allowing the operating companies to benefit from its use without incurring inefficient tax costs.
The recommended model led to immediate tax savings by reducing withholding and VAT burdens, with further benefits from a clarified and defensible IP ownership structure. This approach aligns with commercial reality and gives the group a more robust tax position across African operations.
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