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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 21234 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 10485 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 399 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


Etymology of TP, Concept of AEs, International & Domestic Transaction

May 24, 2022 2238 Views 0 comment Print

Uncover the mysteries of transfer pricing and associate enterprises. Explore the etymology and concepts behind international and domestic transactions.

How did Adani strike a tax-free acquisition of Ambuja Cements & ACC !!

May 23, 2022 49998 Views 0 comment Print

Through this article, we aim to uncover the probable rationale and takeaways from this acquisition, for which we need to first understand the ownership structure of both the groups – Holcim and Adani.

Critical Analysis on Mandatory Binding Arbitration in India

May 18, 2022 3201 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the issue of mandatory binding arbitration in India and its critical analysis. Learn about the impact on double taxation avoidance agreements and dispute resolution mechanisms.

TDS Rate on subcontracting charges paid to Chinese subsidiary will be 10% instead of 20% under Indo-China DTAA

April 24, 2022 4074 Views 0 comment Print

Infosys Limited Vs DCIT (ITAT Bangalore) Conclusion: The applicable rate of TDS on subcontracting charges paid to Infosys China should be considered at 10% as per the India-China DTAA instead of 20% as per section 206AA. Held: Assessee was an Indian company, engaged in the business of development and export of computer software and related […]

Provisions of DTAA override section 206AA of Income Tax Act

April 20, 2022 2676 Views 0 comment Print

Infosys Limited Vs DCIT (ITAT Bangalore)  The relevant ground with regard to the above issue are grounds 9.1 to 9.3. The Special Bench of the Tribunal in the case of Nagarjuna Fertilizders and Chemicals Ltd. v. ACIT reported in (2017) 78 taxmann.com 264 had held if rate of tax applicable under DTAA is lower than […]

Performance Guarantee Commission cannot be reckoned as FTS

April 3, 2022 1359 Views 0 comment Print

Dynamic Drilling & Services Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT (ITAT Delhi) The only issue before us is, whether tax credit can be allowed to the assessee company on the income offered to tax in India on the tax deducted by the Singapore Company from the Performance Guarantee Commission during the year under assessment. The main reason […]

User Development Fee collection charges paid by AAI to airlines is not income from operation of aircraft

March 31, 2022 4002 Views 0 comment Print

Lufthansa German Airlines Vs DCIT (ITAT Delhi) The question is whether the User Development Fee (UDF)  collection charges paid by AAI to the Lufthansa German Airlines (Assessee) is income derived from operation of aircraft not liable to tax in India as per Article 8 of DTAA between India and Germany. As the effective management of […]

Residential Status of Individuals: Decoded

March 30, 2022 9855 Views 1 comment Print

Residential status is no of doubt great relevance since the entire taxability under the Income Tax Act, 1961 revolves around the fact whether a person is a resident or a non-resident. However, in recent years, section 6 which prescribes the computation mechanism of residential status has undergone a significant change. An attempt has been made […]

Can GAAR Override DTAA?

March 4, 2022 6438 Views 0 comment Print

Well Friends, this seemingly short and pinpointed question (Can GAAR Override DTAA?), has in-seemingly long and abstract answer, in the absence of any specific legal precedent in this regard, in India, as of now. However, in this article, I am making an honest and sincere attempt to find a plausible, logical and well-reasoned answer to […]

TDS Deduction on Payment to Non Residents

March 3, 2022 14775 Views 0 comment Print

Section 195 of the Act governs the TDS deduction on payments to non residents. It states that any person responsible for making payment outside India to a company or a non company is required to deduct TDS at the time of payment or credit, whichever is earlier at the rates in force. Let us understand […]

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