Intercompany Cost Sharing Agreement Template for Australia

1. Intellectual Property Rights: Required when the cost sharing involves development or use of intellectual property

2. Employee Secondment: Include when staff are shared between entities as part of the arrangement

3. Service Level Requirements: Needed when specific performance standards must be maintained

4. Budget and Forecasting: Include when formal budgeting processes need to be established

5. Audit Rights: Add when parties require specific audit capabilities beyond standard accounting provisions

6. Insurance Requirements: Include when shared activities require specific insurance coverage

7. Confidentiality: Add detailed confidentiality provisions when sharing sensitive information

8. Change Control: Include when formal processes for changing allocation methods or scope are needed

1. Schedule 1 - Allocation Keys: Detailed breakdown of allocation factors and calculations

2. Schedule 2 - Excluded Costs: Comprehensive list of costs specifically excluded from the arrangement

3. Schedule 3 - Markup Calculations: Details of any markup applications for tax compliance

4. Schedule 4 - Participating Entities: Complete list of participating entities and their details

5. Schedule 5 - Service Categories: Detailed description of services covered by the agreement

6. Appendix A - Cost Allocation Examples: Practical examples of how costs will be allocated

7. Appendix B - Reporting Templates: Standard templates for regular reporting and reconciliation

8. Appendix C - Transfer Pricing Documentation: Required documentation for transfer pricing compliance