Notional interest on delayed associated-enterprise receivables may require no separate adjustment where the taxpayer is entirely debt-free.

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....Separate transfer-pricing adjustment for notional interest on delayed trade receivables from associated enterprises is not warranted where the taxpayer is completely debt-free and bears no interest cost on borrowings, because delayed collection creates no additional financing burden. Debt-free status requires verification from financial statements and other relevant records. If verified, the adjustment for interest on outstanding receivables is deleted. This approach applies across the assessment years concerned.....