Once discussions under the mutual agreement procedure have commenced, the proceedings may turn out to be lengthy. The complexity of transfer pricing cases may make it difficult for the competent authorities to reach a swift resolution. Distance may make it difficult for the competent authorities to meet frequently, and correspondence is often an unsatisfactory substitute for face-to-face discussions. Difficulties also arise from differences in language, procedures, and legal and accounting systems, and these may lengthen the duration of the process. The process also may be prolonged if the taxpayer delays providing all of the information the competent authorities require for a full understanding of the transfer pricing issue or issues.
TPG2017 Chapter IV paragraph 4.55
Category: C. Corresponding adjustments and the mutual agreement procedure: Article 9 and 25 of the OECD MTC, OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines (2017), TPG2017 Chapter IV: Administrative Dispute Resolution | Tag: Corresponding adjustment, Mutual agreement procedure (MAP)
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