Although most MNE groups are integrated to some extent, a particularly high degree of integration in certain business operations is an indicator for the consideration of the transactional profit split method. A high degree of integration means that the way in which one party to the transaction performs functions, uses assets and assumes risks is interlinked with, and cannot reliably be evaluated in isolation from, the way in which another party to the transaction performs functions, uses assets and assumes risks. In contrast, many instances of integration within an MNE result in situations in which the contribution of at least one party to the transaction can in fact be reliably evaluated by reference to comparable uncontrolled transactions. For example, where complementary but discrete activities are undertaken by the entities, it may be the case that it is possible to find reliable comparables since the functions, assets and risks involved in each discrete stage may be comparable to those in uncontrolled arrangements. This needs to be borne in mind in considering which transfer pricing method is the most appropriate in a particular case. Examples 6, 7 and 8 in Annex II to Chapter II illustrate the principles of this section.
TPG2018 Chapter II paragraph 2.133
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Category: OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines (2017) | Tag: Aggregated transactions, High degree of integration, Highly integrated, Most appropriate method (MAM), Profit split method (PSM), Transfer pricing methods
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