Presentation on Transfer Pricing

Transfer Pricing – A Discussion

Gurgaon Branch of NIRC of ICAI

10th October, 2015 by CA Sanjay Agrawal

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TARGET AUDIANCE

• All our new professionals like to start …….. • All our seniors who wish to enter into ……… • All other professionals who are not having

much exposure in this practice …….• All professionals who are practicing …….

HONESTLY• Not for those who are experts… as I shall

learn from them…

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WHAT SHOULD BE OUR TAKE AWAYS?

• Legal Framework of Transfer Pricing Provision under the Act……..

• Understand the procedure, process and implementation ………

• How to Determine Arm’s Length Price (ALP) Under the Act …….

• Understanding of application of various TP method to calculate ALP …….

• How to proceed to prepare TP documentation and TP Study ………

• How to issue certificate in Form No. 3CEB……..

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Legal Framework of TP Provisions(Introduced by the Finance Act 2001)

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Chapter-X: Special Provision relating to avoidance of Tax (TP Provisions)

• The Explanatory Memorandum to the Finance Bill, 2001 explains the need for and the rationale for introduction of transfer pricing provisions:

• ♦ The profits derived by such enterprises carrying to business in India can be controlled by the multinational group, by manipulating the prices charged and paid in such intra-group transactions, thereby, leading to erosion of tax revenues.

• ♦With a view to provide a statutory framework which can lead to computation of reasonable, fair and equitable profits and tax in India, in the case of such multinational enterprises, new provisions were to be introduced in the Income-tax Act.

• Constitutional validity of chapter X provisions• In Coca Cola India Inc. v. Asstt. CIT [2009] 177 Taxman 103 (Punj. & Har.),

it was held that Chapter X of the Act was not violative of Article 14 of the Constitution. Further, there was no lack of the legislative competence for enacting the provisions of sections 92 to 92F [as amended by the Finance Act, 2001, with effect from 1-4-2002] contained in Chapter X of the Act.

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• 92: Computation of Income from international transaction having regard

to arm’s length price.• 92 A:Meaning of associated enterprise.• 92 B:Meaning of International transaction.• 92BA:Meaning of specified domestic

transaction• 92 C: Computation of arm’s length price.• 92CA:Reference to TPO• 92CB:Power of board to make safe harbor

rules.

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• 92CC: Advance Pricing Agreement.• 92CD: Effect of Advance pricing agreement.• 92D: Maintenance, keeping of information and documents

by person entering into international transaction or SDTs.• 92E: Report from accountant to be furnished by person

entering into international transaction or SDTs.• 92F: Definitions of certain terms relevant to computation

of arm’s length price etc.• 93: Avoidance of income tax by transactions resulting in

transfer of income to non residents.• 94: Avoidance of tax by certain transactions in securities.• 94A: Special measures in respect of transactions with

persons located in notified jurisdictional area.

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• Rule 10A: Meaning of Expressions used in computation of ALP.

• Rule 10AB: Other Method of determination of ALP.• Rule 10B: Determination of ALP under Section

92C.• Rule 10C: Most Appropriate Method.• Rule 10D: Information and documents to be kept

and maintained u/s 92D.• Rule 10E: Report from an accountant u/s 92E.• Rule 10F: Meaning of Expressions used in matters

in respect of APA.• Rule 10G: Person Eligible to apply for APA.

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• Rule 10H: Pre-filling consultation.• Rule 10I: Application for APA.• Rule 10J: Withdrawal of Application for APL.• Rule 10K: Preliminary processing of application.• Rule 10L: Procedure to be followed for APA.• Rule 10M: Terms of the Agreement.• Rule 10MA: Roll Back of the agreement.• Rule 10N: Amendments to Application.• Rule 10O: Furnishing of annual compliance.• Rule 10P: Compliance Audit of Agreement.• Rule 10Q: Revision of Agreement.

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• Rule 10R: Cancellation of an agreement.• Rule 10RA: Procedure for giving effect to

rollback provision of an agreement.• Rule 10S: Renewing an agreement.• Rule 10T: Miscellaneous.• Rule 10TA: Definitions Safe Harbour Rules.• Rule 10TB: Eligible Assesses.• Rule 10TC: Eligible International Transaction.• Rule 10TD: safe Harbour ….• Rule 10TE: Procedure…. Till Rule 10THD

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Penal Provisions:• Section 271 (1)©: 100% to 300% of tax of

adjusted amount• Section 271 AA: 2% of the value of each

ITs/SDTs for not maintaining of documents.• Section 271BA: Rs. 1 lac for Failure to

furnish Report Form 3CEB• Section 271G: 2% of the value of each

ITs/SDTs for Failure to furnish documents as required by AO, TPO or CIT(A).

Understand the procedure, process and implementation ………

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Conditions:• There should be an international transaction

between two or more associated enterprises.• At least one of the AE should be non resident.• The international transactions should give rise

to any one or more of the following:• Income;• Expenditure;• Interest;• Sharing of cost of expenses;• Transaction should be recorded at ALP;

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Assessment Procedure & DRP Mechanism:• Reference to TPO; mandatory if IT exceeds 15 crores,

otherwise discretionary; • Notice by TPO to the assessee;• Scrutiny and passing of TP order within 34 months from EOAY;• AO to pass the draft order based on TPO order within 60days

from TPO order;• Assessee to accept or file objections to DRP or Appeal before

the CIT (A) within 30days ;• DRP to issue direction to AO within 9 months from the EOM

in which draft order is received by Assessee• AO to issue Final order within 1 month of receiving direction

of DRP;• Assessee to file appeal to ITAT or accept;

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Documents/Information/Record to beMaitained Rule 10D (1) :

Description of the ownership structure; Profile of the multinational Group; Broad description of the business; Nature & Terms including pricing; Description of the Function performed; Record of Economic and market

analyses; Record of uncontrolled transactions;

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Documents/Information/Record to beMaintained Rule 10D (1)……. :

Record of the analysis performed; Description of the method considered; Record of Actual working carried out; Assumptions, policies and price

negotiations; Details of adjustments if any; Any other information, data or document

including official publication, report of market research studies, Price publications, Published accounts, Agreements and contracts, Letters and correspondence;

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Computation of Arm Length Price ………

• Obligation to compute income at arm’s length price of all international transactions

• ALP--“Price between unrelated parties in uncontrolled conditions” [Section 92F(ii)]

• ALP should be a mirror image of a price charged for a similar transaction between two unrelated entities transacting in uncontrolled conditions;

• Price of a transaction in open market is reflective of functions performed, assets employed and risks Assumed i.e.(FAR Analysis);

• FAR Analysis helps to identify the adjustments required and judging comparability under Rule 10B(2) and Rule 10B(3).

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FAR Analysis- Approach• Understanding the business model of

the taxpayer;• Study the characteristics of the

transactions;• Identify suitable comparables;• Benchmarking with uncontrolled

comparables;• Determination of arm’s length price.

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Computation of Arm’s Length Price (ALP) Section 92C based on any one of following Methods……. :

Comparable Uncontrolled Price (CUP); Resale Price Method (RPM); Cost Plus Method (CPM); Profit Split Method (PSM); Transaction Net Margin Method (TNMM) Any other method based on information, data

or document including official publication, report of market research studies, Price publications, Published accounts, Agreements and contracts, Letters and correspondence w.e.f. 23.5.2012 Rule 10AB;

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Comparable uncontrolled Price Method (CUP); Internal CUP or External CUP;

• Appropriate:-When tax payer or other group company buys/sells similar goods in similar quintiles under similar terms from/to an independent enterprise in similar market (Internal CUP)- When the independent enterprise buys/sells similar goods in similar quintiles under similar terms from/to an independent enterprise in similar market (External CUP)

• Limitation:-Difficulty in availability of reliable comparable data, especially in the case of external comparables.-Absence of objective method to monetize difference in contractual obligations;-Not suited to niche businesses where product or service range is unique.

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Resale Price Method (RSP)• Appropriate:

-when the seller add little value to the goods and not alter the physical properties of goods before resale; Pakacking, repacking, labeling or minor assembly does not ordinarily constitute physical alteration.-when tangible goods like cars or FMCG products, intangible like packaged services software etc.

• Limitation:-When the reseller adds substantial value to the end product or services;-Non availability of reliable comparable data in case of external comparables.

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Cost Plus Method(CPM)• Appropriate:

-Provision of standardized services (e.g. medical transcription or call centre business)-Joint Facility management -Long term buying and selling contracts-Transfer of semi finished goods for manufacturing.

• Limitation:-Not suited for niche businesses where the product or service range is unique.-Non availability of reliable comparable data in case of external comparables.

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Profit Split Method(PSM)• Appropriate:

–Integrated consultancy contracts executed by group companies located in multiple jurisdiction;-Contracts involving creation of value added intangibles by multiple group.-When the transactions are so integrated and mutually dependent–When the revenue streams and efforts are not uniform across various arrangements/contracts.

• Limitation:-Extreme levels of subjectivity involved in determination of relative contributions by multiple entities.-Determination and apportionment of cost could be practical challenge especially in case of common costs.

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Transaction net margin Method (TNMM)• Appropriate:

–Suitable for sectors with standardized goods and services where the product and service range are extremely comparable;- Best use of commercial database like Prowess and Capitaline, similar to CPM.-Where internal and external comparables are not available for applying CUP, the method is most appropriate.–When the revenue streams and efforts are not uniform across various arrangements/contracts.

• Limitation:-Not suitable where goods and services are unique and the methods of delivery are not comparable.-Determination and apportionment of cost could be practical challenge especially in case of common costs.

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Any other Method Notification No. 8/2012dated 23.05.2012Rule10AB w.e.f AY 2012-13• MAM is considered Based on considering the following:• the nature and class of international transaction;• the class/classes of associated enterprises entering into the

transaction and the functions performed by them taking into account asset employed/to be employed and risks involved;

• the availability, coverage and reliability of data necessary for the application of method;

• the degree of comparability between international transaction and the uncontrolled transaction and between the enterprises involved;

• the extent to which accurate adjustments for differences can be made to make uncontrolled transaction comparable; and

• the nature, extent and reliability of the assumptions involved in the method.

Report of Accountant U/s 92E & Rule 10E- Form 3CEB ………

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Accountant Responsibility ………

• Can he be only Statutory Auditor?• Is NOC from previous auditor required?• Should have letter of appointment…• Tax Auditor can but Internal auditor should not and

also the firm of accountants maintaining books of accounts..

• Should get proper MRL with regard to each clause;• Primary responsibility of assessee to furnish

information in audit report under section 92E• Responsible to report on the reasonableness of

documentation/information required u/s 92D.• Responsible to report on the method and procedure to

calculate ALP u/s 92C .

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• Income shall be deemed to have escaped assessment where the assessee has failed to furnish a report in respect of an international transaction which he was so required under section 92E. w.e.f. 1-7-2012

• Examination of only those accounts and records of the assessee which relate to ITs/SDTs entered into by him during the previous year under audit.

• Ascertaining and reporting whether the assessee has maintained proper information and documentations prescribed in respect of international transactions SDTs entered into by him.

• Examination and certification of particulars given in the Annexure to Form No. 3CEB are true and correct.

• Responsible to report on the method and procedure to calculate ALP u/s 92C as maintained by the assessee .

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• While conducting the audit, the auditor will have to use his professional skill and expertise and apply such tests as required in the circumstances.

• The auditor should clearly state in his report that figures from general purpose audited financial statements have been used and relied upon;

• Based on the strength of internal controls of the assessee, he may apply appropriate sampling techniques.

• The concept of 'materiality' is relevant in audit under section 92E.• The auditor should obtain a management representation from the

assessee containing the following particulars regarding each associated enterprise with whom the assessee has entered into international transactions:

• Name, Address, legal status, country of residence & linkages among various associated enterprises

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• Income shall be deemed to have escaped assessment where the assessee has failed to furnish a report in respect of an international transaction which he was so required under section 92E. w.e.f. 1-7-2012

• Examination of only those accounts and records of the assessee which relate to ITs/SDTs entered into by him during the previous year under audit.

• Ascertaining and reporting whether the assessee has maintained proper information and documentations prescribed in respect of international transactions SDTs entered into by him.

• Examination and certification of particulars given in the Annexure to Form No. 3CEB are true and correct.

• Responsible to report on the method and procedure to calculate ALP u/s 92C as maintained by the assessee .

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Open house

Questions…

CA Sanjay AgrawalDinesh Mohan & Co.

Chartered Accountants

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