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“FAR analysis”

Transfer PricingSection 92CSection 92C371 judgments

The decision most relied on for FAR analysis is UCB India (P) Limited v. ACIT (121 ITD 131), cited in 70 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on FAR analysis

UCB India (P) Limited v. ACIT
121 ITD 131 · 2009 · ITAT
70
citing judgments

For transfer pricing purposes, distinct international transactions, such as royalty payments and manufacturing, should be benchmarked separately rather than aggregated. The selection of comparables must be based on a thorough Functions, Assets, and Risks (FAR) analysis, and loss-making entities are not automatically excluded if they satisfy other comparability criteria.

Genesis Integrating Systems India Pvt Ltd. v. DCIT
53 SOT 159 · 2012 · ITAT
57
citing judgments

Companies with significantly different turnovers (e.g., one above Rs. 200 crores and another below) cannot be considered comparable in transfer pricing analysis. Turnover is a relevant factor in assessing comparability.

DCIT v. Electronics for Imaging India P. Ltd.
70 Taxmann.com 299 · 2016 · ITAT
51
citing judgments

For transfer pricing purposes, companies engaged in functionally different activities, such as payroll processing versus software development, are not comparable and must be excluded from the list of comparables.

Dy. DIT (IT) v. Set Satellite (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
106 ITD 175 · 2007 · ITAT
50
citing judgments

For computing profits of a dependent agency permanent establishment (DAPE), the 'two taxpayer approach' is upheld. A hypothetical DAPE is visualized based on the General Enterprise's functions performed, assets used, and risks assumed, given the absence of a physical establishment.

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Merck Ltd.
389 ITR 70 · 2016 · High Court
48
citing judgments

Ad-hoc transfer pricing adjustments are not justified if the Transfer Pricing Officer fails to apply one of the prescribed methods under Section 92C. The arm's length nature of international transactions, including intra-group services and management fees, should be determined through a detailed FAR analysis and benchmarking study.

Chryscapital Investment Advisors India Pvt.Ltd. v. DCIT
82 Taxmann.com 167 · 2017 · High Court
38
citing judgments

A company that is otherwise comparable on a functional and comparability analysis (FAR analysis) cannot be excluded solely based on high turnover; the effect of such high turnover on the margin must be considered.

SwissRe Global Business Solutions India (P.) Ltd. v. Dy. CIT
116 Taxmann.com 716 · 2020 · Reported
13
citing judgments

Working capital adjustment is an accepted adjustment provided for better comparability in transfer pricing. The Tribunal has held that working capital adjustment is necessary for better comparability.

Judgments citing FAR analysis

Philips Foods India Private Limited, Tuticorin vs. PCIT-1, Madurai

ITA 640/CHNY/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Sept 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 640/Chny/2023 निर्धारण वर्ष /Assessment Year: 2016-17 Philips Foods India Private Limited, The Principal Commissioner Of Vs. C-75 / 76, Sipcot Industrial Complex, Madathoor, Tuticorin - 628008 [Pan: Aabcp7916Q] Madurai-1 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri Ashik Sha, Ca, Mr.Vinay Jain Ca, Shri Nilay Baran Som, Cit प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05.09.2024 घोषणा की तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 30.09.2024 आदेश / Order Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M : This Appeal Is Filed Against The Order Bearing Din & Order No.Itba/Rev/F/Rev5/2022-23/1051684572(1) Dated 30.03.2023 Of The Learned Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax [Herein After “Pcit" For The

For Appellant: Shri Ashik Sha, CA
Section 143(3)Section 263Section 92C

market related risks besides claiming to be the Licensee to use Trademark, Patents and Know- how owned by PFUS. On the basis of FAR analysis brought out in the documentation, PFIN were considered as least complex entity vis-à-vis PFHK and accordingly you were chosen as the tested party

Pegasystems Worldwide India Pvt.Ltd., Hyd, Hyderabad vs. ITO, Ward-16(3), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 342/HYD/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad07 Aug 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Manjunatha, G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.342/Hyd/2016 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2011-12) Pegasystems Worldwide Vs. Income Tax Officer India (P) Ltd Ward 16(3) Hyderabad Hyderabad Pan:Aaecp3453F (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Cas Kranthi & Mrudulatha राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Shri M Vijay Kumar, Cit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 19/06/2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 07/08/2024 आदेश/Order

For Appellant: CAs Kranthi & MrudulathaFor Respondent: : Shri M Vijay Kumar, CIT(DR)
Section 10ASection 143(3)Section 144C(5)Section 92C

exclude Evoke Technologies Pvt. Ltd is incorrect and thus prayed for inclusion of the said company on the ground that the FAR analysis of the above company is similar to the appellant company. 6. The learned Counsel for the assessee further referring to the annual reports of Akshay Software Technologies ... said increase in expenditure cannot be treated as peculiar economic circumstances which leads to increase or decrease in margins of any company. Further, the FAR analysis of Evoke Technologies Ltd is similar to appellant company which is evident from revenue earned from software development services which is similar to services

Cap Gemini Technology Services India Limited(Formerly Known As Igate Global Solution Limited)-M/S Patni Telecom Solutions Pvt Ltd, Changed Name to M/S.Igate Information Services Private Limited Merged With Igate Global Solutions Limited, Hyderabad vs. ITO, Ward - 2(1), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal raised by the assessee is dismissed

ITA 446/HYD/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad23 Jul 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Manjunatha, G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.446/Hyd/2015 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2010-11) Cap Gemini Vs. Income Tax Officer Technology Services Ward 2(1) India Ltd(Formerly Igate Hyderabad Global Solutions Ltd) Hyderabad Pan:Aacca4255G (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Advocate A.V. Raghuram राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Shri Kumar Pranav, Cit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 04/07/2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 23/07/2024 आदेश/Order

For Appellant: Advocate A.V. RaghuramFor Respondent: : Shri Kumar Pranav, CIT(DR)
Section 10ASection 143(3)Section 92C(2)

ordinary profit is no reason to exclude this company as long as this company continues to be comparable with that of the assessee on FAR analysis. In view of the above, we do not find any reason to exclude this company and accordingly, the ground raised by the assessee ... opinion that merely because the company is owning intangible and earned reasonable margin cannot be a ground to exclude this company if on FAR analysis, it is found to be otherwise comparable with that of the assessee. In view of the above, we do not find any reason to exclude