What does Pillar Two Engine do?

It is a centralized, cloud ‑ based solution that models, calculates and supports compliance and filing for OECD Pillar Two across jurisdictions .

Can Pillar Two Engine support local filings as well as global reporting?

Yes. Calculation results can be used for global reporting and converted into local tax filings, including GloBE Information Returns and local forms.

How does Pillar Two Engine stay up to date with changing rules?

A centralized rule library is continuously updated and governed by PwC’s local and global Pillar Two specialists.

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Pillar Two Engine

Pillar Two Engine brings clarity to one of today’s most complex tax challenges. Built on PwC’s graph technology, it transforms evolving Pillar Two rules into connected, traceable data. You can model outcomes, calculate Top‑up Taxes and prepare global and local filings with confidence. A centralized rule library, reviewed and updated by international tax specialists, keeps calculations aligned with changing legislation across jurisdictions. The result: precise insights, streamlined compliance and the agility to stay ahead as Pillar Two continues to evolve.

Description

Pillar Two introduces unprecedented complexity for multinational organizations, with divergent local rules, frequent updates and significant compliance demands. Pillar Two Engine is PwC’s centralized, cloud‑based solution designed to quantify impact, support modelling and streamline global and local compliance. By treating tax law and business data as connected information, the engine delivers consistent, provision‑ and compliance‑grade calculations. This helps tax leaders reduce manual effort, gain visibility across jurisdictions and file with confidence, today and as regulations change tomorrow.

Centralized Rules Engine

A single, cloud‑based Pillar Two rule library, continuously updated by PwC specialists and adaptable to local and global requirements.

Global Tax Modelling

Model and calculate Pillar Two Top‑up Taxes across jurisdictions, including IIR, UTPR and QDMTT, with provision‑ and compliance‑grade accuracy.

Filing & Compliance Outputs

Generate audit‑ready reports, GloBE Information Returns and local tax filings, supported by validations and visualizations.

Advanced Data Visualization

Use graph technology and integrated visual tools to explore complex tax data and validate results before filing.

Approach

Pillar Two Engine is embedded in PwC’s global Pillar Two delivery model. Local and global tax specialists govern rule updates, while flexible deployment options support full‑service, filing‑only or client‑managed approaches, aligned to your data, systems and compliance strategy.

Data Preparation

Collect, standardize and enrich data from existing systems using a structured data model.

Rule Configuration

Apply centralized Pillar Two rules tailored to local jurisdictions and interpretations.

Calculation & Modelling

Run global and local Top‑up Tax calculations and scenario analyses.

Review & Validate

Use visualizations and reports to validate results before compliance submissions.

Filing & Reporting

Prepare GloBE Information Returns and local filings in audit‑ready formats.

Benefits

Clarity

Connect complex Pillar Two rules and data into transparent, traceable insights.

Confidence

Rely on centrally governed, specialist‑reviewed rules across jurisdictions.

Efficiency

Reduce manual calculations and rework through automation and standardization.

Scalability

Adapt quickly as Pillar Two rules evolve globally and locally.

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