As regulatory scrutiny intensifies both in Malaysia and globally, transfer pricing (TP) has moved beyond being a compliance exercise to become a critical strategic priority for businesses. With the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) adopting increasingly data-driven enforcement approaches and international developments such as BEPS 2.0 reshaping the tax landscape, organisations must now ensure their TP practices align with real economic substance while meeting rising expectations for transparency and accountability.
Against this backdrop, the Transfer Pricing Conference 2025, organised by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), will be held on 18 September 2025 (Thursday) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This full-day event is designed to provide finance, tax, and business leaders with practical strategies and tools to navigate the evolving TP landscape while embedding governance and sustainable value creation into their decision-making processes.
Practical Insights and Key Focus Areas
Participants will gain clarity on compliance expectations under the newly issued Malaysian Transfer Pricing Guidelines (MTPG) 2024 and the TP Rules 2023. Sessions will provide guidance on
- aligning documentation with regulatory requirements,
- identifying red flags, and building audit-proof TP files to prevent disputes.
In addition, the conference will explore how TP principles can influence broader business decisions, including restructuring, functional realignments, and cross-border transactions.
Other highlights include a focus on intra-group financial transactions, with insights into arm’s length testing, debt-versus-equity classifications, and enforcement trends shaped by recent cases. Case study discussions on TP audits will shed light on common pitfalls, effective dispute management through Multilateral Mutual Agreements (MAPs) and Advance Pricing Arrangements (APAs), and proactive measures to strengthen audit readiness.
The conference is highly relevant for tax professionals, CFOs, accountants, tax practitioners, lawyers, and company directors, particularly those involved in cross-border operations and corporate decision-making. Importantly, attendance also qualifies for the purpose of application or renewal of a tax agent licence under Subsection 153(3) of the Income Tax Act 1967.
Future-Proofing Strategies
A key message of the conference is that TP should no longer be seen as a reactive compliance requirement. Instead, it must be leveraged as a strategic tool to manage risks, support sustainability objectives, and unlock long-term business value. Participants will walk away with practical strategies to strengthen governance, anticipate regulatory shifts, and future-proof their TP practices in an increasingly dynamic business environment.
Click here for more information on the Transfer Pricing Conference 2025.
