Mint (P) Ltd., Mumbai is engaged in manufacture of ceiling fans and exporting the same to various associated and other enterprises worldwide. The…

CA Final · Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation · MTP · January 2026
Mint (P) Ltd., Mumbai is engaged in manufacture of ceiling fans and exporting the same to various associated and other enterprises worldwide. The income tax assessment for A.Y. 2022-23 was completed by making reference to the TPO who enhanced the arm's length price of the international transaction by 855 lakhs. The company applied for APA in March 2024 which was signed in July 2024. The company also applied for rollback benefit which was agreed and signed in December 2024. If the APA is applied, the ALP determined for the A.Y.2022-23 would get enhanced by 580 lakhs as against 855 lakhs originally determined by TPO. Mint (P) Ltd. borrowed USD 100 lakhs from Triple Inc. USA on 1st July 2019 under a loan agreement approved by the Central Government. Interest is payable half yearly in foreign currency @ 4% per annum, on every half year i.e. on 31st December and 30th June. For the half year ended 31st December 2024, interest was paid on 28th February 2025 after deducting tax at source. TT buying rate of SBI on various dates are: 31st December 2024 - 1 USD = 72; 31st January, 2025 - 1 USD = 73; 28th February, 2025 - 1 USD = 72.50; 31st March 2025-1 USD = 74. Mint (P) Ltd. exported its products to unrelated party Finland Ltd., Canada. Mint (P) Ltd. did not maintain prescribed document and information in respect of sales made to Finland Ltd. During the financial year 2024-25, the aggregate sale made by Mint (P) Ltd. to Finland Ltd., was 12 crores. From the information given above, choose the most appropriate answer of MCQs 5 to 8:
(A) Within 3 months from the end of the month in which the original APA was signed, i.e., 30th October 2024
(B) Within 3 months from the end of the month in which the rollback agreement was signed, i.e., 31st March 2025
(C) Within 6 months from the end of the financial year in which original APA was signed, i.e., 30th September 2025
(D) On or before the original due date of filing return of income for rollback years

Suggested Answer and Working Notes:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Within 3 months from the end of the month in which the rollback agreement was signed, i.e., 31st March 2025

Topics: Transfer Pricing, Double Taxation Relief, Non-Resident Taxation

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