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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 43609 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 455015 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 23592 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 21237 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 10491 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 1938 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 402 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 981 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


All about Form 15CA-15CB & its filing procedure

March 2, 2024 10260 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Form 15CA/15CB and their filing process for cross-border transactions. Ensure compliance and transparency in international money transfers.

TRC issued by authority of Mauritius is sufficient tax residency evidence

February 28, 2024 1620 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Sarva Capital LLC Vs ACIT (ITAT Delhi) regarding the validity of Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) for determining treaty benefits under the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).

Legal Database Subscription not Copyright Transfer, Fee Not Royalty: Delhi HC

February 28, 2024 1800 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court judgment in CIT vs. RELX Inc clarifies legal database subscriptions aren’t copyright transfers or royalty. Insights on taxation implications.

Income from Indian Entities to Volvo Information Technology AB Not Taxable as Royalty: Delhi HC

February 24, 2024 798 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT rules in favor of Volvo Information Technology AB, declaring receipts from Indian entities not taxable as royalty, aligning with SC precedents.

Tackling Tax Avoidance in UK: Ramsay doctrine and General Anti-Avoidance Rule (‘GAAR’)

February 23, 2024 951 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about tackling tax avoidance in the UK with the Ramsay doctrine and GAAR. Explore their implications and effectiveness in combating tax avoidance strategies.

TDS not deductible On Sum Which Was Not Chargeable To Tax In India: Delhi HC

February 20, 2024 1770 Views 0 comment Print

CIT Vs Mitsubishi Corporation India P. Ltd (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court deliberated on an appeal concerning Assessment Year (AY) 2006-07, where the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) had made decisions impacting the applicability of Section 40(a)(i) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in relation to the Double Tax Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) between […]

Source for making or earning income of payer of FTS outside India is not taxable in India

February 20, 2024 2679 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that as conditions prescribed in exception to section 9(1)(vii)(b) stand fulfilled, it cannot be taxed as FTS. Further, the source for making or earning any income of the payer of fee for technical services, in the present case, is outside India, and therefore not taxable in India.

UAE Resident Assessee: Mutual Fund STCG Tax Exemption under India-UAE DTAA

February 19, 2024 5181 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the DCIT vs K.E. Faizal case where the ITAT Cochin ruled on taxation of mutual fund gains, analyzing the application of India-UAE Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.

Leveraging DTAA to Minimize Capital Gain Taxes for NRIs

February 19, 2024 8517 Views 1 comment Print

Learn how Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Germany, Singapore, UAE, Netherlands, and more can reduce capital gain taxes in India using Double Tax Avoidance Agreements (DTAA).

Decoding SC Judgement on MFN Clauses in DTAA

February 18, 2024 4377 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Supreme Court’s ruling on Most Favoured Nation clauses in Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA). Learn impact, controversies, and implications of decision.

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