On 18 July 2018, the French tax authorities published instructions regarding Master / Local file in the context of transfer pricing documentation. As per the guidelines, the new documentation requirements apply for fiscal years beginning on or after 1 January 2018 and correspond to the OECD BEPS action 13.
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