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Sep 18
Connected persons and associated enterprises are terms used in the context of transfer pricing regulations.
Connected persons refer to individuals or entities that have a close relationship with each other, such as family members, business partners, or companies that are under common control. In transfer pricing, transactions between connected persons are subject to scrutiny to ensure that they are conducted at arm's length, meaning that the prices charged are similar to those that would be charged between unrelated parties.
Associated enterprises, on the other hand, refer to entities that are related to each other through ownership, control, or other means. This can include parent companies, subsidiaries, or companies that are part of the same group. Transactions between associated enterprises are also subject to transfer pricing regulations to prevent tax avoidance through the manipulation of prices.
Overall, connected persons and associated enterprises are important concepts in transfer pricing to ensure that transactions between related parties are conducted fairly and at arm's length.
Connected persons refer to individuals or entities that have a close relationship with each other, such as family members, business partners, or companies that are under common control. In transfer pricing, transactions between connected persons are subject to scrutiny to ensure that they are conducted at arm's length, meaning that the prices charged are similar to those that would be charged between unrelated parties.
Associated enterprises, on the other hand, refer to entities that are related to each other through ownership, control, or other means. This can include parent companies, subsidiaries, or companies that are part of the same group. Transactions between associated enterprises are also subject to transfer pricing regulations to prevent tax avoidance through the manipulation of prices.
Overall, connected persons and associated enterprises are important concepts in transfer pricing to ensure that transactions between related parties are conducted fairly and at arm's length.
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Sep 18
Connected Persons
Connected persons are individuals or entities that have a close relationship with a taxpayer and may have the ability to influence the taxpayer's financial or business decisions. Examples of connected persons include:
- Family members (e.g., spouse, parents, children)
- Business partners
- Shareholders with substantial ownership
- Key employees or managers
Associated Enterprise
An associated enterprise is a legal entity (e.g., a company or partnership) in which a taxpayer has a controlling interest or significant influence. Controlling interest typically refers to ownership of 50% or more of the voting shares or equity interest. Significant influence means having the ability to affect financial and operating decisions, even without majority ownership.
Relationship between Connected Persons and Associated Enterprises
Connected persons and associated enterprises often overlap, but they are not the same. While all associated enterprises are considered connected persons, not all connected persons are associated enterprises.
- Example: A father and son are connected persons. If the father owns a controlling interest in a company, that company would be considered both an associated enterprise and a connected person to the son.
Tax Treatment
The relationship between connected persons and associated enterprises has implications for tax purposes. Tax laws often contain special rules to prevent abuse or tax avoidance by related parties. These rules may include:
- Transfer pricing: Establishing guidelines for the pricing of transactions between connected persons or associated enterprises.
- Thin capitalization: Limiting the amount of debt a company can incur from connected persons or associated enterprises.
- Controlled foreign corporation (CFC) rules: Applying higher tax rates to certain earnings of foreign subsidiaries controlled by U.S. taxpayers.
Connected persons are individuals or entities that have a close relationship with a taxpayer and may have the ability to influence the taxpayer's financial or business decisions. Examples of connected persons include:
- Family members (e.g., spouse, parents, children)
- Business partners
- Shareholders with substantial ownership
- Key employees or managers
Associated Enterprise
An associated enterprise is a legal entity (e.g., a company or partnership) in which a taxpayer has a controlling interest or significant influence. Controlling interest typically refers to ownership of 50% or more of the voting shares or equity interest. Significant influence means having the ability to affect financial and operating decisions, even without majority ownership.
Relationship between Connected Persons and Associated Enterprises
Connected persons and associated enterprises often overlap, but they are not the same. While all associated enterprises are considered connected persons, not all connected persons are associated enterprises.
- Example: A father and son are connected persons. If the father owns a controlling interest in a company, that company would be considered both an associated enterprise and a connected person to the son.
Tax Treatment
The relationship between connected persons and associated enterprises has implications for tax purposes. Tax laws often contain special rules to prevent abuse or tax avoidance by related parties. These rules may include:
- Transfer pricing: Establishing guidelines for the pricing of transactions between connected persons or associated enterprises.
- Thin capitalization: Limiting the amount of debt a company can incur from connected persons or associated enterprises.
- Controlled foreign corporation (CFC) rules: Applying higher tax rates to certain earnings of foreign subsidiaries controlled by U.S. taxpayers.
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