The criterion for non-recognition may be illustrated by the following examples.
TPG2022 Chapter I paragraph 1.145
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Category: OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines (2022), TPG2022 Chapter I: The arm's length principle | Tag: Delineation, Disregarding the transaction, Non-recognition and re-characterisation, Recognition of actual transaction, Substance over form
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