Transfer pricing in practice: A webinar series on tax inspections
Transfer pricing is one of the areas the tax authority pays particular attention to during tax inspections. In the first half of 2026, 15 of 16 transfer pricing tax inspections ended with findings. How does an inspection work, what will the tax office ask for, and where do companies most often run into problems? Join our series of 5 free webinars and get ready for an inspection before it knocks on your door.
Why does this matter?
Transfer pricing has long been one of the priorities of the Slovak Financial Administration. According to its data, 15 of the 16 transfer pricing tax inspections completed in the first half of 2026 ended with findings. In other words, almost every inspection in this area led to findings by the tax authority.
The outcome of an inspection often depends not only on how prices are set, but also on how well the company is prepared:
- Whether its documentation is complete and up to date
- Whether it can demonstrate the need for and benefit of the intra-group services it receives
- Whether it can provide the requested materials to the tax authority on time
For this reason, from 27 October to 10 December 2026, with the support of French-Slovak Chamber of Commerce (FSOK), we are running a series of five free short webinars. The opening webinar presents the changes in the new Table I to the corporate income tax return. The other four parts focus on transfer pricing tax inspections, from their start through the submission of documentation and the most common findings to the lessons from court decisions. Instead of extensive theory, we will focus on specific situations and on experience from inspections in which we have supported our clients.
What you can expect
Each part lasts no more than 30 minutes and is dedicated to a single topic. The webinars build on one another, but each can also be attended on its own. You will learn, for example:
- What is changing in the new Table I to the tax return and how it affects the reporting of controlled transactions
- How a tax inspection focused on transfer pricing is conducted
- Which supporting materials and documentation the tax authority most often requests
- Which shortcomings recur during inspections and how to prevent them
- What court decisions mean in practice
Who is the series for?
The series is intended for companies that are part of international or domestic groups and carry out transactions with related parties. It may be of particular interest to:
- Manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive and engineering industries
- Distribution and trading companies, including retail
- Shared service centres and companies that provide or receive intra-group services (such as management, IT or accounting services)
- Companies with intra-group financing (loans, cash pooling) or royalty payments
- Companies that report long-term losses or have undergone a restructuring within their group
Within these companies, the webinars could be of use for CFOs, tax and accounting specialists and controllers who want to be prepared for a tax inspection.
Dates and topics
1️⃣ Part 1 - The new Table I to the tax return: what changes in reporting controlled transactions
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:00 to 10:20
The Slovak Financial Administration has published a new version of Table I to the corporate income tax return. Compared with last year, it brings several changes, some of them quite fundamental, which may significantly affect the way you report controlled transactions. In this short 20-minute webinar, we will walk you through the most important ones.
2️⃣ Part 2 - Transfer pricing tax inspections: basic rules and procedure
Thursday, 12 November 2026, 10:00 to 10:30
The second part of the series explains how a tax inspection focused on transfer pricing is conducted, what rights and obligations the taxpayer has during it, and how to prepare before it even begins.
3️⃣ Part 3 - Transfer pricing documentation during an inspection: what the tax office requests
Thursday, 26 November 2026, 10:00 to 10:30
We will look at the supporting materials the tax authority most often requests during an inspection and at how to keep your transfer pricing documentation ready to hold up.
4️⃣ Part 4 - The tax authority's most common findings in transfer pricing
Thursday, 3 December 2026, 10:00 to 10:30
We will present an overview of findings that recur in transfer pricing inspections, together with practical recommendations on how to avoid them.
5️⃣ Part 5 - Case law and transfer pricing: lessons for tax inspections
Thursday, 10 December 2026, 10:00 to 10:30
We will show what court decisions mean in practice and how to apply these lessons when preparing for a tax inspection.
The participation is free, but registration for each individual sessions is required. We look forward to seeing you.
The webinars will be held in Slovak via the ClickMeeting platform. You will receive the link for each individual session automatically by email upon registration. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to decline registrations from participants representing other consulting firms. If you experience any issues with registration, please contact us at event.sk@forvismazars.com.
Who will guide you through the topic
Ulrika Gajdošová, Manager, Tax at Forvis Mazars in Slovakia
Ulrika has over 10 years of professional experience in the area of transfer pricing, acquired through advisory role and internally within one of Slovakia's leading corporate entities. Her expertise lies in the precise development of transfer pricing documentation, conducting comprehensive benchmarking studies, and providing expert support during tax inspections.
How can we help you
Forvis Mazars' tax team supports clients at every stage of a tax inspection.
Before a tax inspection
We review your transfer pricing documentation and the set-up of transfer prices, prepare or update of transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking studies, assess of compliance with Slovak and international transfer pricing rules, and identify high-risk transactions and potential areas of increased interest for the tax authority, including proposed measures to minimise tax risks.
During a tax inspection
We provide comprehensive expert support in communication with the tax authority, preparation of the requested materials, positions and responses to the tax authority's findings, and representation of the client in proceedings before the tax authority under a power of attorney. This includes taking part in oral hearings, on-site inquiries, witness examinations and other procedural steps, along with strategic management of communication so that the group's transfer pricing policy can be defended effectively.
After a tax inspection
We support you in preparing responses to the tax inspection report, representation in the tax assessment procedure, preparation of appeals and other procedural submissions, and communication with the tax authority and the Financial Directorate. We also assist with later disputes and proceedings related to the results of the inspection, aiming for the best possible outcome for the client.
Reach out to our experts for more information on prividing you with assisstance in the transfer pricing area.
Contact us
Andrea Cibulová Senior Manager, Tax - Košice
