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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 455018 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 408 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 828 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 1275 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


Centralised service income not taxable under Article 12(4)(a) of India-USA DTAA as FTS/ FIS

June 28, 2023 1800 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the receipts from centralised service income are not taxable as Fees for Technical Services (FTS)/ Fees for included Services (FIS) under Article 12(4)(a) of India-USA DTAA.

Taxability of Support/Maintenance Services as FTS – ITAT directs de novo adjudication

June 25, 2023 624 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the key aspects and implications of the case Avaya International Sales Ltd Vs ACIT, wherein ITAT Delhi directed a fresh examination of the taxability of support/maintenance services under the India-Ireland DTAA.

Mistake apparent from record, constitutes a rectifiable mistake under section 254(2): ITAT Mumbai

June 25, 2023 735 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed analysis of the decision made by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai in the case of Ambuja Cements Limited Vs ACIT. The Tribunal allowed rectification of a mistake apparent from the record under section 254(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961

Increase in Tax Rate on Royalty and Fee for Technical Services

June 22, 2023 21759 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock insights into the increased tax rate on royalties and technical service fees in India post the Union Budget 2023-24. Understand the implications for non-residents and Indian companies, the role of Double Tax Avoidance Agreements, and the importance of filing Income Tax Returns. Get expert guidance on mitigating the impact and navigating the changing tax landscape.

Tax Residency Certificate is only evidence required to be eligible for benefit under DTAA

June 21, 2023 2553 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is statutorily the only evidence required to be eligible for the benefit under the DTAA. Accordingly, benefit of India-Mauritius DTAA duly available.

Receipt of fabrication charges from Associate Enterprise outside the purview of FTS

June 14, 2023 702 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that fabrication charges received from Associate Enterprise doesn’t fall under the purview of fees for technical services (FTS) and accordingly not taxable in India.

16 FAQ’s on FATCA Non-Tax Treaty (Agreement) between India and USA

June 8, 2023 5577 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) non-tax treaty between India and the United States, its implications on reporting foreign assets, and taxation of investments in India by US tax residents. Understand the complexities of FATCA regulations and the need for expert advice.

Reimbursement of salary for seconded employee cannot be taxed as FTS

June 1, 2023 2841 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that reimbursement of salary for seconded employee cannot be regarded as ‘Fee for technical services’ (FTS) under India-US Tax Treaty (DTAA).

Global operation fees not taxable as FTS under India-UK DTAA

May 17, 2023 1335 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that global operation fees cannot be taxed as Fees for Technical Services (FTS) under the provisions of the Act and the India-UK DTAA as it doesn’t satisfy the ‘make available’ clause contained in Article 13(4)(c) of the India-UK DTAA.

Interest on FCCDs is to be computed by applying LIBOR plus 200 points

May 17, 2023 1419 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that FCCDs are debt hence interest paid/ payable on FCCDs in to be computed by applying LIBOR plus 200 basis points.

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