The Growth Opportunities Act (Wachstumschancengesetz), effective from March 28, 2024, introduced major revisions to Germany’s transfer pricing regulations for intercompany financing.
These new regulations are designed to prevent profit shifting via improper financing setups by enhancing the enforcement of the arm’s length principle in international financing deals.
This article delves into the challenges and necessary actions for cross-border transactions from the 2024 tax assessment period onward, following the Growth Opportunities Act:
- Limiting the interest deduction in German inbound cases
- Impact of the classification of routine financial services
- Work approaches to ensure compliance for multinational groups
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