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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 6432 Views 0 comment Print

Mauritius Route Hit: SC Rejects Tiger Global’s Treaty Claim in ₹14,439 Cr Flipkart Deal

Income Tax : The Court held that indirect share transfers deriving value from Indian assets are taxable. Treaty benefits were denied due to tax...

April 12, 2026 1161 Views 0 comment Print

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) & Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)

Income Tax : Income Tax Department Ministry of Finance, Government of India DTAA & FTC Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) & For...

April 9, 2026 4572 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Appeals & Revision across different Appellate Levels

Income Tax : The case explains the statutory framework governing appeals and revisions under the Income-tax Act. It highlights the role of face...

April 9, 2026 1515 Views 0 comment Print

Cross-Border ESOPs: Tax, DTAA & TP Implications for Indian Employees & Subsidiaries

Income Tax : The article explains how ESOP taxation spans salary, capital gains, DTAA, and disclosure requirements. It highlights that errors i...

March 26, 2026 828 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 1236 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 2646 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 813 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 1830 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 1041 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Foreign Tax Credit Cannot Be Denied Merely for Late Filing of Form 67: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Delhi ITAT held that belated filing of Form No. 67 is only a procedural lapse and cannot extinguish substantive Foreign Tax Cr...

May 9, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

Cloud Service Payments Not Taxable as Royalty Due to No Transfer of IP Rights: SC

Income Tax : The Supreme Court affirmed that payments for cloud computing services are not royalty where no intellectual property rights are tr...

April 29, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

Only Legitimate Tax Can Be Collected; ITAT Restores BBC Distribution Fee Royalty Taxability Issue

Income Tax : The Tribunal set aside the dismissal of a delayed appeal, holding that the issue of distribution fee taxability requires fresh exa...

April 29, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

No FTS on Project-Specific Design Services; ‘Make Available’ Test Not Met, No Disallowance u/s 40(a)(i)

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that consultancy payments for architectural services were not FTS since no technical knowledge was made availabl...

April 16, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Investor Gains Not Taxable in India Due to DTAA Residency Rule: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The tribunal held that gains from sale of shares did not fall under Article 14(4). It ruled that Article 14(6) applies, making gai...

April 6, 2026 756 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 708 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 630 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 1056 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 1578 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 5457 Views 0 comment Print


Lease rental from associated enterprises is not royalty – India-USA DTAA

April 15, 2023 1662 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that lease rental received by assessee on leasing of alloys cannot be treated as royalty in terms of India-USA DTAA & provisions of section 9(1)(vi)

Thinking of Investing in US Stocks from India? Brace Yourself with the Taxing Truth

April 12, 2023 9396 Views 1 comment Print

Uncover the taxing truth of investing in US stocks from India. Navigate the complexities of Indian and US tax systems, understand implications on dividends and capital gains, and learn to minimize tax liabilities. CA Mridul Gupta, a practicing Chartered Accountant, breaks down the intricacies to guide investors through informed decision-making. Brace yourself for the taxing reality of investing in the colossal US stock market from the comfort of your home in India.

Income earned on job assigned at Indonesia cannot be considered a global income to be taxable in India

April 12, 2023 1464 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the income earned on the job assigned at Indonesia cannot be considered to be global income of the assessee to be taxable in India.

TDS not deductible on payment for making use of shrink wrap computer software

April 12, 2023 2379 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that payments made for making use of shrink wrap computer software wherein there is no transfer of any copyright nor grant of any commercial right to exploit it doesn’t fall within the definition of royalty and hence TDS not deductible.

Tax rate on Non-resident in India for FTS & Royalty services doubled from 01.04.2023

April 11, 2023 49782 Views 5 comments Print

As of April 1, 2023, India has doubled tax rates for non-residents on Fees for Technical Services (FTS) and Royalty to 20%. Explore the impact, mandatory filings, and potential defenses against these changes.

Order of CIT(A) suffers from lack of verification of facts and hence matter remanded

April 11, 2023 726 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune remanded the matter as order of CIT(A) suffers from lack of verification of facts and applicability of legal provision in the subject matter.

Receipt towards re-fabrication of bushing not taxable under Article 12 of Indo-Singapore tax treaty

April 11, 2023 846 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that charges received for carrying out of re-fabrication of bushing doesn’t tantamount to ‘make available of technical knowledge, experience, skill, know-how or process’ and hence cannot be taxed under Article 12 of Indo-Singapore tax treaty.

Significance of Residency Status & DTAA Benefits: Insights from Indian Case Laws

April 10, 2023 1773 Views 0 comment Print

Explore key Indian case laws highlighting the significance of residency status and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) benefits. Understand how these legal precedents impact tax liability and benefits under DTAA. Stay informed for effective tax planning. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and not legal advice.

Director’s nationality will not suffice as company incorporated, managed and controlled in UAE

April 10, 2023 2100 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Rajkot held that Partner’s/Director’s nationality will not suffice the company’s residency as the company is incorporated in UAE and is managed and controlled only in UAE. Thus, it is a tax resident of UAE and, therefore, treaty between India and UAE (DTAA) is applicable

Amount not being royalty cannot be brought to tax in India in absence of PE

April 7, 2023 2445 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that amount received not being in the nature of royalty under Article 12(3) of the treaty cannot be brought to tax in India in absence of a Permanent Establishment.

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