What does a realistic, low-cost annual transfer pricing file look like for a one-person foreign-owned LLC?
I'm convinced I need SOMETHING, but I can't justify a full economist report every year for a small LLC with a couple of related-party items. If I want a proportionate annual package that still holds up — covering a service charge, an owner loan, and a small royalty — what should actually be in the folder each year? Give me the concrete checklist.
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