What Is a Transfer Price, and Can a Government Regulate

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Essay

What is a transfer price, and can a government regulate it? What difficulties and motives does a parent multinational firm face in setting transfer prices?

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Definitions:

Corporate Policy Decisions

Decisions made at the highest level of a corporation that determine its general direction and policies.

Corporate Officers

Individuals appointed to oversee the day-to-day operations and major corporate decisions, including CEOs, CFOs, and COOs.

Fiduciaries

Individuals or entities with a duty to act in the best interest of another party, often in a financial context.

Not Officers

Individuals or entities that do not hold an official position or authority within an organization.