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Zimbabwe (continued)<br />

Transfer <strong>pricing</strong>-specific returns<br />

There is currently no separate return for <strong>transfer</strong> <strong>pricing</strong> and/or for related party transactions.<br />

Frequency of tax audit and <strong>transfer</strong> <strong>pricing</strong> scrutiny by the tax authority<br />

There is currently increased focus on <strong>transfer</strong> <strong>pricing</strong> by Revenue Authorities including the ZIMRA.<br />

Evidence on prices or margins that are at arm’s length, requirements on disclosure of tax uncertainties/reserves are thus increasing.<br />

A Anti-avoidance provisions are used in Zimbabwe, however it involves comprehensive negotiation and time efforts with the tax<br />

authorities; the ZIMRA is still testing its position and arguments. Therefore, it is difficult to accord risk points with certainty.<br />

The likelihood of occurrence of tax audits is high and the likelihood of a <strong>transfer</strong> <strong>pricing</strong> review as part of general tax audit is medium.<br />

The likelihood of the <strong>transfer</strong> <strong>pricing</strong> methodology being challenged in a <strong>transfer</strong> <strong>pricing</strong> review is medium.<br />

APA opportunity<br />

Currently, APAs are not available in Zimbabwe. However, the Commissioner-General may make advance tax rulings on any provision of<br />

the Capital Gains Tax Act [Chapter 23:01]; Customs and Excise Act [Chapter 23:02]; Income Tax Act [Chapter 23:06]; Value Added Tax<br />

Act [Chapter 23:12] whether on his or her own initiative or on application by any person interested in a transaction that is or may be<br />

liable to tax. These have a binding effect.<br />

The Commissioner-General may also issue nonbinding private opinions to a person regarding the tax treatment of a particular set<br />

of facts and circumstances, or a particular transaction. A nonbinding private opinion may not be cited in any proceeding before the<br />

Commissioner-General or the courts, other than a proceeding involving the person to whom the nonbinding private opinion was issued.<br />

Expected reaction to OECD Report on BEPS<br />

There has been no reaction up until January <strong>2014</strong>. But as Zimbabwe is a member of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), the<br />

ZIMRA may uphold the ATAF’s reactions.<br />

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