Articles by Lukas Balciunas

Lukas Balciunas

Lukas Balciunas

Lukas is a Senior Manager at RoyaltyRange. He holds a Master’s degree in European law from Radboud University (the Netherlands). Having worked as a researcher with other library-as-a-service platforms, Lukas has already built a reputation for providing high-quality data-driven solutions for clients.

How to choose comparables for Comparable Profits Method (CPM) benchmarking studies

Transfer pricing is a highly complex and technical field. Even experienced corporate tax professionals and financial accountants can require help and frequent reminders of how to navigate the various stages involved and stay up to date with regulatory changes.

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TNMM benchmarking: a guide to choosing the right comparables

For transfer pricing professionals, it’s imperative to have a thorough understanding of the different methods for calculating fair prices and when to apply them. Here, we’ll provide an overview of the key concepts for the Transactional Net Margin Method (TNMM), one of the key transfer pricing methods. We’ll go over when and why to use this method, as well as explain the role of comparables and answer frequently asked questions about the TNMM.

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A guide to intellectual property valuation

Intellectual property (IP) can be a complex topic, but one that’s ultimately well worth getting to grips with. For example, if you’re looking to buy, sell, or license IP assets, or preparing for a merger or acquisition, an understanding of the area can help you to value the assets more accurately.

 

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RoyaltyRange manager Lukas Blaciunas

What is transfer pricing?

The term ‘transfer pricing’ refers to the amount of money that is exchanged when two or more related company entities transact with each other. It is generally used in relation to multinational enterprises (MNEs)…

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How royalties are calculated

How royalties are calculated

Royalty rates refer to payments that are made when a licensee uses a licensor’s intellectual property (IP), as per a license agreement between the two parties. As the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) states…

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