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arm's length principle

phrase/ɑːmz lɛŋθ ˈprɪnsəpl/

C1CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The standard requiring that intra-group transactions be priced as if the parties were independent and dealing on open-market terms.

The pricing failed the arm's length principle because no unconnected buyer would have paid such a royalty.

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

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