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DTAA rate not applicable to Dividend Distribution Tax under section 115O: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Special Bench ruled that DDT under section 115-O is a distinct tax on the company, not on shareholders. Treaty dividend rates ...

December 17, 2025 675 Views 0 comment Print

Comprehensive Guide: Tax Treatment of Dividends Received

Income Tax : Get a comprehensive overview of dividend taxation after the shift to the classical system. Covers TDS obligations, tax rates, DTAA...

November 18, 2025 20334 Views 1 comment Print

Key Provisions and Guidelines on Dividend Distribution

Company Law : Explore the key provisions on dividend declaration under the Companies Act, 2013, including rules, restrictions, and compliance wi...

February 6, 2025 3549 Views 0 comment Print

Rationalising Double taxation of dividends: A Key Consideration for Budget 2025

Income Tax : Double taxation of dividends burdens investors, deterring equity investments. Budget 2025 may reform rates to enhance economic eff...

January 15, 2025 8880 Views 1 comment Print

Dividend Distribution: Types, Rules & Penalties

Company Law : Learn about dividend types, declaration processes, and penalties for non-payment under the Companies Act....

December 25, 2024 4050 Views 0 comment Print


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DDT Must Follow DTAA Limits Because Dividend Is Shareholder Income: Bombay HC

Income Tax : Court held that dividend remains income of the shareholder and DDT is an additional income tax covered under Article 2, restrictin...

December 11, 2025 1209 Views 0 comment Print

DTAA Cannot Reduce Dividend Distribution Tax: ITAT Chennai Rules DDT Refund Not Allowable

Income Tax : Chennai ITAT rules Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) is a company tax and not covered by DTAA, rejecting the refun...

September 29, 2025 675 Views 0 comment Print

Section 115-O Rate Applies for Additional Tax on Dividends to Non-Residents, Not DTAA Rate

Income Tax : Explore Sennheiser Electronics India vs Circle – 4 case at ITAT Delhi. Section 115-O rate applies for additional tax on dividend...

January 19, 2024 1386 Views 0 comment Print

Dividend distribution tax is a tax on domestic company distributing dividend

Income Tax : ITAT held that dividend declared, distributed or paid by a domestic company to non resident shareholder (s) attract additional inc...

July 2, 2023 1029 Views 0 comment Print

Dividend to non-resident shareholder attracting rates u/s 115-O doesn’t have lower rate benefit under DTAA

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that dividend declared, distributed or paid by a domestic company to a non-resident shareholder will attract Addi...

April 25, 2023 4575 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Dividend Distribution Tax

DTAA rate not applicable to Dividend Distribution Tax under section 115O: ITAT Mumbai

December 17, 2025 675 Views 0 comment Print

The Special Bench ruled that DDT under section 115-O is a distinct tax on the company, not on shareholders. Treaty dividend rates therefore cannot cap the DDT payable by an Indian company.

DDT Must Follow DTAA Limits Because Dividend Is Shareholder Income: Bombay HC

December 11, 2025 1209 Views 0 comment Print

Court held that dividend remains income of the shareholder and DDT is an additional income tax covered under Article 2, restricting India’s taxing rights to 10% under Article 11 of the India–UK DTAA.

Comprehensive Guide: Tax Treatment of Dividends Received

November 18, 2025 20334 Views 1 comment Print

Get a comprehensive overview of dividend taxation after the shift to the classical system. Covers TDS obligations, tax rates, DTAA benefits, Section 80M relief, and new rules applicable to IFSC and foreign investors.

DTAA Cannot Reduce Dividend Distribution Tax: ITAT Chennai Rules DDT Refund Not Allowable

September 29, 2025 675 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai ITAT rules Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) is a company tax and not covered by DTAA, rejecting the refund claim. Separately, it capped the TDS disallowance at 30% under Section 40(a)(ia).

Key Provisions and Guidelines on Dividend Distribution

February 6, 2025 3549 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the key provisions on dividend declaration under the Companies Act, 2013, including rules, restrictions, and compliance with tax and SEBI regulations.

Rationalising Double taxation of dividends: A Key Consideration for Budget 2025

January 15, 2025 8880 Views 1 comment Print

Double taxation of dividends burdens investors, deterring equity investments. Budget 2025 may reform rates to enhance economic efficiency and attract investment.

Dividend Distribution: Types, Rules & Penalties

December 25, 2024 4050 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about dividend types, declaration processes, and penalties for non-payment under the Companies Act.

Taxing buy-back consideration as dividend closes the doors of buy-back?

August 21, 2024 2625 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Act, (2), 2024 has made certain changes relating to levy of income tax on consideration received on buy-back of shares resulting significant impact on income tax liability to shareholders. This change impacts all future buy back proposals. Corporates houses are evaluating different strategies to minimise the tax impact. Legal experts challenges taxing buy […]

Taxation of Distributed Income from Buyback of Shares of Domestic Company

August 15, 2024 3459 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the new tax rules for share buybacks under the Finance Bill 2024, including deemed dividend taxation and capital loss treatment starting October 2024.

Section 115-O Rate Applies for Additional Tax on Dividends to Non-Residents, Not DTAA Rate

January 19, 2024 1386 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Sennheiser Electronics India vs Circle – 4 case at ITAT Delhi. Section 115-O rate applies for additional tax on dividends to non-residents, not DTAA rate.

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