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Benefit to Non-Residents under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : This guide explains the tax exemptions, concessional tax rates, presumptive taxation schemes, and compliance benefits available to...

July 3, 2026 114627 Views 0 comment Print

​International Business- Income Tax Sections to be remembered

Income Tax : The guide compiles the principal Income-tax Act provisions applicable to non-residents establishing business in India and resident...

June 30, 2026 18920 Views 1 comment Print

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 454985 Views 28 comments Print

Why Your Indian Subsidiary Abroad Might Be Triggering Tax Residency You Never Signed Up For?

Income Tax : The article explains how India's Place of Effective Management (POEM) rules may treat a foreign company as an Indian tax resident ...

June 25, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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

CRS & FATCA: Tax Transparency & Disclosure of Foreign Assets & Income

Corporate Law : Learn about CRS and FATCA, how India receives foreign account info, and the disclosure requirements for foreign assets and income ...

January 3, 2025 2094 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: New Rules for Including Foreign Taxes in Total Income

Income Tax : From April 2025, foreign taxes withheld must be included in total income for accurate reporting under section 198. Aims to prevent...

July 24, 2024 1587 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

Format of Declaration of no PE in India and Form No. 10F

Income Tax : Appendix-I Declaration of no PE in India Declaration required u/s 9 of Income Tax Act, and for claiming relief under an agreement ...

May 8, 2023 121884 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Deletes AMP TP Adjustment as No International Transaction Existed

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that AMP expenditure incurred in India without any agreement or arrangement with the foreign AE cannot be treate...

June 28, 2026 129 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

ITAT Partly Allows TP Appeal, Revises Comparable Selection for ALP Determination

Income Tax : The ITAT found inconsistencies in the selection and rejection of comparable companies for determining the arm’s length price of ...

June 17, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

No DAPE Where Distributors Act on Principal-to-Principal Basis ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that a Dependent Agent PE arises only if agents habitually conclude contracts or secure orders on behalf of the...

March 12, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

Interconnect Service Charges Not Royalty: Karnataka HC Dismisses Appeal

Income Tax : The Karnataka High Court ruled that interconnect service charges paid to non-resident telecom operators do not constitute royalty....

December 10, 2025 549 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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

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

Income Tax : Explore the Notification No. 33/2024 on the agreement between India and Spain for tax exchange. Understand its implications and ch...

March 19, 2024 4563 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies Tax Information Exchange Agreement: India-Samoa

Income Tax : Explore implications of Notification No. 21/2024 from Indias Ministry of Finance regarding the tax information exchange pact with ...

February 7, 2024 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Agreement Between India & Saint Vincent for information Exchange

Income Tax : Notification No. 96/2023-Income Tax: Learn about the agreement between India and Saint Vincent for tax information exchange and as...

November 1, 2023 933 Views 0 comment Print


Ahmedabad ITAT Clarifies Letter of Credit vs. Bank Guarantee in Transfer Pricing Dispute

May 8, 2024 1671 Views 0 comment Print

In a detailed analysis of Axis Bank Limited Vs ACIT case, Ahmedabad ITAT explains the difference between a Letter of Credit and Corporate Guarantee, resolving disallowance disputes.

ITAT Ruling on Taxability of FTS, in absence of specific clause in DTAA

April 21, 2024 2901 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the tax dispute between Diamond Manufacturing Management and the Indian Revenue Authority, involving fees for technical collaboration and the absence of Permanent Establishment.

Taxation for NRIs

April 19, 2024 9303 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding taxation for NRIs: Learn about residential status, taxable income, deductions, and the importance of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) in India.

Tax Avoidance and Inequality: Connecting the Dots in India

April 19, 2024 1863 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the nexus between tax avoidance and inequality in India. Learn how legal loopholes deepen economic divides and discover strategies to address this pressing issue.

Taxability of Offshore Indirect Transfer of Capital Assets situated in India by Non-Resident Corporations/Entities

April 17, 2024 3480 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about tax implications of offshore indirect transfers of Indian capital assets by non-resident entities. Explore Vodafone case, amendments to Income Tax Act, and Explanation 5 of Section 9(1)(i).

Structuring Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions

April 1, 2024 1788 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the intricacies of structuring cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Learn about key steps, due diligence, legal compliance, and tax considerations for successful transactions.

Transfer Pricing – Part 2 – Compliance and Assessment Procedures

March 28, 2024 8130 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Transfer Pricing compliance and assessment procedures, including ALP determination, TPO reference, DRP mechanism, APAs, and penalties for non-compliance.

India-Thailand DTAA: Non-Resident’s Fee for Technical Services Exempt from Taxation

March 24, 2024 4746 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the ITAT Delhi ruling on taxing income from providing business support services to Indian group entities. Analysis of Solvay Asia vs. DCIT case under India-Thailand DTAA.

Payments made under distribution agreement not taxable in India: Delhi HC

March 23, 2024 2532 Views 0 comment Print

CIT – International Taxation Vs. ESPN Star Sports Mauritius S.N.C ET Compagnie (Delhi High Court) The Delhi HC affirms the order of ITAT that ESPN Distribution does not constitute a PE in India and income earned from sports channel distribution cannot be taxed as royalty under provisions of the ITA read with India-Mauritius DTAA. Background […]

Transfer Pricing: Part 1 – Analysis, Methods and Compliance

March 22, 2024 4962 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the significance of transfer pricing in international taxation and corporate finance. Learn about arm’s length pricing, methods for computation, and the impact of secondary adjustments.

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