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Countrywise Withholding Tax Rates: IT Act vs. Tax Treaties/DTAA

Income Tax : Tax on dividends, interest, royalties and FTS earned by non-residents is governed by the more beneficial rate under the Income-tax...

June 30, 2026 43603 Views 1 comment Print

Countrywise Withholding Tax Rates / Chart as per DTAA

Income Tax : The applicable withholding tax depends on the Income-tax Act or the relevant DTAA, whichever is more beneficial. Treaty rates diff...

June 30, 2026 454967 Views 28 comments Print

Comprehensive Guide: Tax Treatment of Dividends Received

Income Tax : This guide explains how the abolition of DDT shifted the tax burden on dividends from companies to shareholders from 1 April 2020 ...

June 10, 2026 23550 Views 1 comment Print

Double Taxation Relief: Rules and Benefits in India

Income Tax : The guide explains how residents can avoid double taxation through DTAA benefits, Foreign Tax Credit, and Section 91 relief, outli...

June 8, 2026 21222 Views 0 comment Print

Form 41 for DTAA Claims: Complete Guide under Income Tax Act 2025  

Income Tax : Form 41 is now compulsory for non-residents claiming DTAA benefits, replacing Form 10F. The update mandates online filing and ensu...

April 18, 2026 10452 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


India–France DTAA Amended to Grant Source Country Taxing Rights on Share Capital Gains

Income Tax : India and France have signed a protocol granting full taxing rights on capital gains from share sales to the country of company re...

February 24, 2026 1440 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Clarifies Guidance on Principal Purpose Test (PPT)

Income Tax : CBDT issues clarification on Circular 01/2025, stating it applies only to the Principal Purpose Test in certain DTAAs and does not...

March 17, 2025 2793 Views 0 comment Print

Representation to Simplify & Automate TRC Issue Process for Indian Companies

Income Tax : Explore challenges in TRC applications under DTAA by Indian companies. KSCAA proposes reforms for a simpler, efficient process. Le...

June 22, 2024 906 Views 0 comment Print

India-Cyprus Double Tax Treaty: Benefits, Tax Recovery & Golden Passport

Income Tax : Explore the details of India's Double Tax Treaty with Cyprus, its signing date, benefits for both nations, tax recovery provisions...

December 11, 2023 1932 Views 0 comment Print

Need for amendment of DTAA to stop double taxation of Indian IT firms

Income Tax : Need for early amendment of DTAA regulations to stop the double taxation of Indian IT firms: Ms. Anupriya Patel tells the visiting...

July 24, 2022 1059 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 9(1)(vii) FTS Addition Set Aside; Taxability Must Be Examined Under Relevant DTAA: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held legal services are not FTS under Section 9(1)(vii) and directed partner-wise DTAA examination. FTS addition was de...

July 5, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

ESOP Discount Allowed as Karnataka HC Precedent Covered Issue: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai allowed deduction of ESOP expenses under Section 37(1) by following Karnataka High Court's ruling in Biocon Ltd. Tribu...

June 25, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Excess Royalty Refunded Under APA Cannot Be Taxed as Only Retained Amount Is Taxable: Bombay HC

Income Tax : The Bombay High Court held that royalty refunded by a foreign company to its Indian subsidiary under an Advance Pricing Agreement ...

June 20, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Tax Credit Cannot Be Denied Merely for Delay in Filing Form 67: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : ITAT Pune held that Foreign Tax Credit cannot be denied merely because Form 67 was filed after the prescribed due date. The Tribun...

June 13, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

No Fixed Place PE in India as Customer Premises Were Not at Foreign Company’s Disposal: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Delhi ITAT ruled that no installation or supervisory PE existed in India as the activities did not exceed the 120-day threshol...

June 13, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Notifies India-Japan Tax Recovery Pact

Income Tax : The government enforced a tax collection assistance agreement with Japan effective from 8 July 2025. The notification enables cros...

April 2, 2026 978 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies amended India-Brazil Tax Treaty

Income Tax : The amendment expands the definition of permanent establishment to include service-based activities exceeding 183 days. It clarifi...

March 30, 2026 825 Views 0 comment Print

India Enforces Amended DTAA with Belgium from June 2025 to Curb Tax Evasion

Income Tax : The Finance Ministry notifies the India-Belgium protocol amending the 1993 tax treaty, effective June 26, 2025, updating definitio...

November 10, 2025 1269 Views 0 comment Print

India–Qatar DTAA & Protocol Notified by CBDT

Income Tax : Notification implements the India-Qatar Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Protocol, effective from the next fiscal ye...

October 24, 2025 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Guidance on Principal Purpose Test (PPT) in India’s DTAAs

Income Tax : Circular No. 01/2025 outlines the application of the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) under India's Double Taxation Avoidance Agreemen...

January 21, 2025 5742 Views 0 comment Print


CBDT Amends India-Spain Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

March 19, 2024 4560 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Notification No. 33/2024 on the agreement between India and Spain for tax exchange. Understand its implications and changes in taxation laws.

Key Provisions and Implications of India-USA Tax Treaty

March 18, 2024 15753 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the India-USA Tax Treaty, its provisions, implications, and how it prevents double taxation. Learn about residency, taxation of incomes, and DTAA benefits.

Foreign Tax Credit (FTC): Importance, Concept and How to Claim FTC

March 18, 2024 4071 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) in India: Learn its significance, rules, claiming procedure, case law insights, and steps to avoid double taxation effectively.

Technical service in section 9(1)(vii) denote services catering to special needs and not facility provided to all: Delhi HC

March 18, 2024 1293 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that use of facility does not amount to technical services, as technical services in section 9(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act denote services catering to the special needs of the person using them and not a facility provided to all. Thus, order denying NIL/ lower TDS certificate quashed as services provided doesn’t amount to technical service.

Liaison Office having active role treated as Permanent Establishment in terms of Article 5(2) of India-Germany DTAA

March 8, 2024 825 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that Liaison Office playing an active role with regard to printing of books treatable as Permanent Establishment in terms of Article 5(2) of India-Germany Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).

All about Form 10F and its Filing Procedure

March 5, 2024 33009 Views 5 comments Print

Learn the essentials of Form 10F filing for non-residents seeking DTAA benefits in India, including required documents, filing process, and online submission.

Receipts from Software Sale to Indian Entities Not Taxable under India-Singapore DTAA: ITAT Delhi

March 4, 2024 1053 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of Finastra International Financial Systems PTE Ltd. Vs ACIT(International Taxation) case where ITAT Delhi ruled that software sales to Indian entities are not taxable under Article 12(3) of India-Singapore DTAA.

Tax treaty benefit cannot be denied for Fraud mobile number: ITAT Mumbai

March 4, 2024 1422 Views 0 comment Print

In a landmark decision, ITAT Mumbai rules in favor of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, stating that a fraud mobile number cannot deny tax treaty benefits. Full text of the order included.

Payments for marketing services not taxable as FTS: ITAT Bangalore

March 4, 2024 2838 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the detailed analysis of DCIT Vs AD2PRO Media Solutions Pvt. Ltd. case where marketing services rendered by a US entity in India were deemed not taxable, offering insights into tax benefits.

Online Video Sales in India Not ‘Royalty’ under India-USA DTAA: ITAT Bangalore

March 3, 2024 846 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore rules receipts from the sale of online videos by Plural Sight LLC to Indian clients are not taxable as ‘Royalty’ under India-USA DTAA.

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