Season 2 Episode 07:
Transfer Pricing Explained: Getting It Right Across Borders
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What is transfer pricing, and why does it matter more than ever for global businesses?
In this episode of Under the Basswood Tree, we unpack how companies price transactions across borders, the role of the arm’s length standard, and how to build a defensible strategy supported by real data and documentation.
This episode covers:
The definition of transfer pricing?
What is the arm’s length principle?
How companies determine fair pricing?
Why documentation is critical in transfer pricing?
How often should transfer pricing be reviewed?

Host: Chris Klug
Chris is a trusted attorney with extensive experience in taxation, corporate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and estate planning. He guides clients through complex tax matters to deliver practical solutions.

Host: Renee Tiun
Renee, a foreign‑trained attorney and enrolled agent at Basswood Counsel specializes in U.S. domestic and cross border taxation. She brings over a decade of broad legal experience, including eight years working with complex U.S. international tax issues, offering clients a thoughtful, cross‑border perspective grounded in practical experience.
If this episode resonates with what you’re working through, contact info@basswoodcounsel.com. We’ll help you bring clarity to the key decisions, risks, and priorities, with the right support across our complementary practice areas.
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