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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

Zydus Lifesciences Limited (Formerly Known As Cadila Healthcare Ltd.), Ahmedabad vs. DCIT, Circle-1(1)(2), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed in above terms

ITA 1884/AHD/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Feb 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Gupta & Ms. Suchitra Raghunath Kambleassessment Year : 2015-16 Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (Formerly Vs. The Dcit, Cir.1(1)(2) Known As Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad. 4Th Floor, D-Wing, Zydus Corporate Park, Scheme No.63, Survey No.536, Khoraj (Gandhinagar), Nr.Vaishnodvi Circle, Sg Highway, Ahmedabad Pan : Aaacc 6253 G (Applicant) (Responent) Assessee By : Shri Jigar Patel, Ar Revenue By : Shri Sudhendu Das, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 29/11/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/02/2024 आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश आदेश Per Annapurna Gupta

For Appellant: Shri Jigar Patel, ARFor Respondent: Shri Sudhendu Das, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 92B

entrepreneur whereas the associate entity was only a distributor. The TPO and the DRP took a view that there was a contradiction in FAR analysis in the TP report and submissions made by the assessee, while justifying the ALP expenses reimbursed. It was noted that the FAR analysis ... behalf of the assessee for administrative convenience. The TPO as well as the DRP however took the view that there was contradiction in the FAR analysis in the transfer pricing report and the submissions made while justifying the reimbursement of expenses. This was also observed

Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, Dublin (Ireland) vs. ACIT Circle 1(1)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

Accordingly, the additions made by the Ld. AO in the impugned case deserve to be deleted on the merit for the year under consideration. Thus, the grounds raised are allowed and appeal of asseessee ...

ITA 3672/DEL/2023[AY 2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi09 Feb 2024

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmastay Application No.52/Del/2024 (Ita No.3672/Del/2023) Assessment Year: 2021-22 & Assessment Year: 2021-22 Adobe Systems Software Ireland Vs Acit, Limited, Circle-1(1)(1), Dublin (Ireland), International Taxation, 4-6, Riverwalk, Citywest Business New Delhi. Campus, Saggart, Dublin 24, Ireland. Pan: Aahca7203M (Applicant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Ravi Sharma, Advocate & Ms Shruti Khimta, Ar Revenue By : Shri Om Parkash, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 09.02.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 09.02.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: Heard & Perused The Records. 2. The Stay Application In Hand Has Been Filed For The Stay Of Demand In Regard To Ay 2021-22 And, During The Course Of Argument, It Was Submitted By Ita No.52/Del/2024

For Appellant: Shri Ravi Sharma, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri Om Parkash, Sr. DR
Section 139(1)

well understanding this proposition, the Revenue itself urged that without prejudice to the above, the judicial decision of the attribution of profit by applying FAR analysis has not been accepted by the Indian Government and the profit has to be determined by apply of provisions of DTAA r.w.s

Fulford (India) Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Cir 2(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of assessee is partly allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 338/MUM/2014[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai06 Feb 2024AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Gagan Goyalआ.अ.सं.338/मुं/2014(िन.व.2009-10) Fulford (India) Limited, Platina Building, 8Th Floor, C-59, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 098 Pan: Aaacf-1795-L ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Dy.Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 2(1), Room No.561, 5Th Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai – 400 020. ..... "ितवादी/Respondent Assessee By : Shri P.J. Pardiwala, Sr. Advocate With Shri Madhur Agrawal, Advocate Revenue By : Dr. Yogesh Kamat, Cit-Dr & Shri Ujjwal Kumar Chavan, Sr.Ar सुनवाई क" ितिथ/ Date Of Hearing : 10/11/2023 घोषणा क" ितिथ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 06/02/2024 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Assessment Order Dated 13/12/2013 Passed U/S. 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [In Short ‘The Act’], For The Assessment Year 2009-10. 2. The Facts Of The Case In Brief Are: The Assessee/Appellant Is Engaged In The Business Of Manufacturing & Distribution Of Pharmaceutical Products In 2 India. The Assessee Is A Subsidiary Of Schering-Plough Corporation, Usa. During The Period Relevant To The Assessment Year Under Appeal, The Assessee Entered Into Various International Transactions With Its Associated Enterprise(Ae). During The Course Of Assessment Proceedings The Transfer Pricing Officer (Tpo) Made Adjustment In Respect Of Following International Transactions: Sl.No. Description Of International Transaction Adjustment Made By Tpo (Amount In Rs.) 1. Import Of Active Pharmaceutical 4,81,96,325 Ingredients (Apis) 2 Import Of Finished Drug Formulations (Fdf) 15,75,53,000 Total 20,57,49,325

For Appellant: Shri P.J. Pardiwala, Sr. Advocate with Shri Madhur Agrawal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Dr. Yogesh Kamat, CIT-DR &
Section 143(3)

factory price plus 110%, which is the premium to be paid as per DPCO norms. There is hardly any substantive difference in FAR analysis because of the new agreement, except that in earlier agreement there was clear mention that the assessee is a ‘distributor’ which has now been changed

Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd, Ireland vs. ACIT, Circle 1(1)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

Appeal is allowed in terms indicate above

ITA 804/DEL/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi22 Dec 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya & Shri Kul Bharat[Assessment Year : 2016-17] Adobe Systems Software Ireland Vs Acit, Ltd., 406, Riverwalk, Citywest Circle-1(1)(1), Business Campus, Saggart, International Dublin 24, Ireland Taxation, Pan-Aahca7203M New Delhi. Appellant Respondent Appellant By Shri Ravi Sharma, Adv. & Ms. Shruti Khimta, Ar Respondent By Shri Vizay B.Vasanta, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 12.12.2023 Date Of Pronouncement 22.12.2023 Order Per Kul Bharat, Jm : The Present Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Passed By Ld.Acit, Circle-International Taxation 1(1)(1), Delhi Dated 24.01.2023 For The Assessment Year 2016-17. 2. The Assessee Has Raised Following Grounds Of Appeal:-

that if the international transactions between the parent entity (HO) and associated entity (AE) stand accepted at an Arm's length based on FAR analysis, in that case, the question of appropriation of profit to DAPE does not arise. That his argument sans the concept of separate entity approach ... well understanding this proposition, the Revenue itself urged that without prejudice to the above, the judicial decision of the attribution of profit by applying FAR analysis has not been accepted by the Indian Government and the profit has to be determined by apply of provisions of DTAA r.w.s.10A