Transfer Pricing

How to Book Intercompany Recruitment Fees

Accounting for the recharge of costs incurred by a global talent acquisition team when hiring for a specific subsidiary.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Recruitment and Hiring ExpenseDebit8,500.00-
Intercompany PayableCredit-8,500.00

💡 Accountant's Note

When the central HR department manages a local recruitment drive, the direct costs and associated overhead are billed to the hiring subsidiary.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Track recruitment projects via internal orders and settle them to the subsidiary's intercompany account.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Markup inconsistency with the OECD local file requirements for low value-adding intra-group services.

📄 Required Documentation

Evidence of recruitment activity, such as job postings and interview records managed by the central team.

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