# Episode 62: An Advance Pricing Agreement Special

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Podcast: [EY Transfer Pricing Roundup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ey-transfer-pricing-roundup-6595051)
Published: 2025-09-09T19:47:00+00:00
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## Resource

Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) are more than just a compliance tool—they're a strategic asset. In this episode of the EY Transfer Pricing Roundup, EY host and Financial Services Transfer Pricing Leader, Jonathan Thompson is joined by EY Transfer Pricing Partner, Noel de Santos , a recent addition to EY from the Advance Pricing and Mutual Agreement (APMA) team, and Arnaud Sage , EY France Transfer Pricing Partner and former France Competent Authority. Together, they delve into the intricate landscape of bilateral APAs between the United States and France. The discussion focuses on how multinational corporations navigate complex negotiations, meet regulatory expectations, and adapt to the evolving dynamics of tax authorities.

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