How benchmarking works.
Characterise
What the entity does and the risks it takes.
Indicator
For example operating profit on total cost.
Databases
Industry codes and keywords.
Screen
Turnover, related-party dealings, persistent losses and different functions.
Range
The arm's length range and where the entity falls.
What we benchmark.
Margins for IT, back-office, engineering and R&D centres.
Interest rates and guarantee fees with UK group companies.
Rates for brands, technology and management services.
Safe harbour as an alternative.
Under the safe harbour changes announced in Budget 2026, eligible IT, IT-enabled, knowledge process and contract software R&D services can opt for a 15.5% margin on cost under the safe harbour rules, for transactions up to ₹2,000 crore, and keep it for up to five years. That removes the benchmarking debate, but the margin may be higher than your own benchmark. We compare both.
Why UK companies choose us in India.
We work with your UK finance team, lawyers and auditors, and translate Indian requirements into plain English.
Every filing and certificate is checked by a second Chartered Accountant before it goes in.
A written scope, timetable and fee before work starts.
One calendar of every MCA, RBI, GST and income-tax deadline for your Indian entity.
Set-up, accounts, payroll, tax, audit and RBI filings handled together.
Encrypted document sharing and digital signatures. Directors never need to travel.
Benchmarking for UK groups with Indian entities.
We support UK groups headquartered anywhere in the UK with transfer pricing for their Indian subsidiaries and branches, working with their UK tax teams online.
London
South East
Midlands
North of England
East and South West
Scotland, Wales, NI
Benchmarking analysis FAQs.
Need a defensible benchmarking analysis?
Tell us what the Indian entity does. We will scope the search.
This page is general guidance based on the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the rules and return forms as they stand. It is not legal or financial advice for your situation. Forms, eligibility and due dates can change each year, so please check with us before filing.