Transfer Pricing
Transfer Pricing refers to the pricing of goods, services, or transactions between related entities of a multinational enterprise (MNE). It ensures that cross-border transactions between associated enterprises are conducted at an Arm’s Length Price (ALP) as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Transfer Pricing regulations aim to prevent profit shifting and ensure fair taxation in international transactions.
Transfer Pricing
What is Transfer Pricing?
When two related companies (such as a parent company and its subsidiary) engage in transactions, the price charged must be comparable to the price that would have been charged between independent parties under similar circumstances.
In India, Transfer Pricing provisions apply to:
International transactions between associated enterprises
Specified domestic transactions (in certain cases)
Who Needs Transfer Pricing Compliance?
Multinational companies operating in India
Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies
Companies with foreign group entities
Businesses entering into cross-border transactions
Entities exceeding prescribed transaction thresholds
Types of Transactions Covered
Sale or purchase of goods
Provision of services
Royalty payments
Interest on loans
Transfer of intangible assets
Cost-sharing arrangements
Methods for Determining Arm’s Length Price
As per Indian Transfer Pricing regulations, the following methods are commonly used:
Comparable Uncontrolled Price (CUP) Method
Resale Price Method (RPM)
Cost Plus Method (CPM)
Transactional Net Margin Method (TNMM)
Profit Split Method (PSM)
Other prescribed methods
Compliance Requirements
Maintenance of Transfer Pricing documentation
Accountant’s Report in Form 3CEB
Benchmarking analysis
Filing disclosures in Income Tax Return
Compliance with Safe Harbour Rules (if applicable)
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Heavy monetary penalties
Adjustment in taxable income
Increased tax liability and interest
Litigation and scrutiny
How Logicway Advisors Can Help
We provide comprehensive Transfer Pricing services:
Transfer Pricing study & benchmarking
Documentation preparation
Form 3CEB certification support
Advisory on international transactions
Litigation & assessment support
Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) guidance
Ensure Compliant & Defensible Cross-Border Transactions
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