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What is Related party?

A person or entity that has a relationship of control, joint control or significant influence with the reporting entity.

The parent, subsidiaries, associates, key management personnel and their close family members are related parties. Transactions and balances with related parties are disclosed in the notes.

Under tax legislation, transactions with related persons must be at arm's length; otherwise there may be a disguised profit distribution through transfer pricing.

Source: TAS 24

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Last updated: October 22, 2026 · This definition is for general information only.

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