Domestic Transaction in Transfer pricing

Dear Expert,

Can anybody explain, what is the meaning of "domestic transaction" in Transfer pricing return (3CEB).

Thanking you,

 

Replies (1)
Yes, domestic transactions are covered under Transfer Pricing in India under Specified Domestic Transactions (SDT). Here is the complete picture:

1. International Transfer Pricing (Section 92): Applies to transactions between associated enterprises where at least one party is a non-resident. This is the classic TP regime.

2. Specified Domestic Transactions (Section 92BA): From AY 2013-14, domestic transactions between related parties (where both are resident) are also subject to TP provisions if the aggregate value exceeds Rs. 20 crore in a financial year. Budget 2017 raised this threshold from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 20 crore.

3. What Constitutes SDT:
- Transactions between two entities where one entity has more than 80% deduction under Section 80-IA, 80-IB, 80-IC etc. (tax holiday) and the other does not
- Payment to related parties covered under Section 40A(2)
- Transactions under Section 80-IA(8) or 80-IA(10)

4. Compliance Requirements: If SDT threshold is crossed:
- Maintain Transfer Pricing documentation (Section 92D)
- Get TP study/report prepared
- File Form 3CEB (Report from CA under Section 92E) before filing ITR
- Due date: Same as ITR due date for companies/entities liable for audit

5. Arm's Length Price Methods: CUP, RPM, Cost Plus, TNMM, Profit Split — same methods apply for SDT as for international TP.

6. Penalty: If SDT is not reported or price is not at arm's length, penalty of 2% of transaction value under Section 271AA applies.

Leave a Reply

Your are not logged in . Please login to post replies

Click here to Login / Register  

Company
ARTICLESHIP 01 September 2026
Article Assistant

SGNG & Associates

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 07 September 2026
CA Articles

Kothari Jain Patil & Chartered Accountants

Pune

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 16 September 2026
CA Article Trainee

SR BAGAI & Co.

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
08 September 2026
Audit Executive

Thammana & Associates

Srikakulam

B.Com

View Details
Company
18 September 2026
Accounts & Finance Specialist

ULTRA CHEMICAL WORKS

Thane

CA Final

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 24 August 2026
Chartered Accountant Articles

Rohit KC Jain & Co

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
Featured 12 September 2026
Assistant Manager - Finance & Compliance

Naveen Fintech Pvt Ltd

Kolkata

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 24 August 2026
Article Assistant

M/s.S.G.Salecha & Co.

Mumbai

CA Inter

View Details