Transfer Pricing

Audit-Proof Benchmarking for Transfer Pricing.

Automate your TNMM analysis. Access global financial data to determine arm's length margins and Profit Level Indicators (PLIs) in minutes. Aligned with OECD standards.
Over 30,000 companies with standardized financial data
Complete transparency of data and calculations
SIC and NAICS code classification for precise industry comparisons
Country and size filters for tailored analyses
Trusted by tax advisors and international companies

Trusted by Tax Professionals and Multinational Groups

Feature

Incorrect Bechmarking Data Trigger Tax Risks.

Tax authorities are tightening their scrutiny, and documentation requirements are stricter than ever. Manual benchmarking is risky and time-consuming. smartZebra provides a standardized, automated process to find comparable companies and determine arm's length ranges, ensuring your documentation stands up to scrutiny.
Customizable

Profit-Level Indicators (PLIs) with Full Transparency.

All the metrics you need for Transactional Net Margin Method (TNMM) analysis.
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Profit-Level-Indicators

Calculate EBIT Margins, Berry Ratios, and Return on Costs instantly.
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Smart Screening

Apply quantitative screens for independence, losses, and R&D intensity.
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Private & Public Companies

Access 30,000+ potential comparables across all major tax jurisdictions.
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Arm's-Length-Range

Automatic calculation of the Interquartile Range (IQR) and Median.
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Source Links

Direct trace-back to the original annual report for every data point.
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Benchmark Export

One-click generation of the full benchmarking study appendix.
Action

Streamline Your TP Documentation.

Critical support for your tax compliance lifecycle:
TNMM Benchmarking Studies
Local File Documentation
BEPS
Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs)
Intercompany Service Charges
Tax Risk Assessments

PLIs in three Steps

Cash flow refers to the net balance of cash moving into and out of a business. Positive cash flow means more money is coming in than going out, cash flow indicates the opposite.
Step 1

Define Search Strategy.

  • Select region, industry codes (NACE/SIC), and turnover thresholds
  • Create your initial acceptance set
Step 2

Review Comparables.

  • Review qualitative business descriptions to accept or reject peers based on functional comparability
  • Quickly access the Company Website
  • Document your Elimination Criteria
Step 3

Calculate & Document.

  • Select your PLI (e.g., Operating Margin) and generate the final arm's length range report
  • Export to Excel
  • Access detailed background Information

Granular Control over Profit Margins.

smartZebra allows you to test various Profit Level Indicators to find the most appropriate method for the tested party.

Available Profit Level Indicators (PLIs)

  • Operating Margin (EBIT / Sales)
  • Net Cost Plus (EBIT / Cost)
  • Berry Ratio (Gross Profit / OpEx)
  • Return on Assets (EBIT / Assets)
  • Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
  • Gross Margin
Advantages

Your Advantages for Transfer Pricing.

  • Defensible documentation reduces the risk of income adjustments.
  • Data and methodologies fully aligned with OECD Guidelines Chapter III.
  • Complete a full benchmarking study in hours instead of weeks.
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Schedule a 60-minute walkthrough. We’ll show you how to value a target company in real-time.