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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 114636 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 18923 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 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 454991 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 121896 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


Global Minimum Corporate Tax (GMCT)

August 4, 2023 4317 Views 0 comment Print

Exploring the role, challenges, and impact of the OECD’s proposed Global Minimum Corporate Tax (GMCT) on India and global business.

25 FAQs on Significant Economic Presence for Non Residents Operating in India

July 27, 2023 22728 Views 0 comment Print

Explore 25 FAQs on Significant Economic Presence (SEP) for Non-Residents in India. Understand the impact of SEP on digital and e-commerce business models, reasons for its application, income tax implications, criteria, challenges, and immunity through Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA). Stay informed about legal obligations, special roles for professionals, and the governments challenges in managing income tax leakages in the digital and e-commerce sectors. Expert insights for NRs operating in India.

Taxation of Expats in India: Residence-Based System & DTAA Explained

July 24, 2023 3405 Views 0 comment Print

Get insights into the tax obligations of expats in India, the residence-based taxation system, and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA). Understand tax deductions, compliance, and the GST impact on expats’ income.

ITAT Allows Foreign Tax Credit for Taxable Employment Bonus

July 22, 2023 1128 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the critical decision in Souvik Mukherjee Vs ITO (ITAT Delhi) regarding taxation of a bonus received abroad, and how it impacts Foreign Tax Credit regulations.

Applicability of POEM on Foreign Company in India

July 20, 2023 18936 Views 0 comment Print

Get answers to 41 frequently asked questions about the POEM (Place of Effective Management) concept for companies located outside India but controlled from India. Understand the implications, criteria, and international perspectives on POEM.

Mere passport insufficient to confirm assessee’s US tax residency

July 14, 2023 1152 Views 0 comment Print

An in-depth analysis of the case Parag Bhikhubhai Patel vs ITO, exploring implications of using passports to confirm US tax residency for NRIs under India-USA Tax Treaty

India’s Drive for Tax Transparency and Balanced Treaty Negotiations

July 13, 2023 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how India is adhering to global tax standards and enhancing its treaty network. Explore the steps taken, challenges faced, and opportunities available in India’s drive for tax transparency and fair treaty negotiations.

Understanding Form 15CA and Form 15CB: A Comprehensive Guide

July 4, 2023 11415 Views 0 comment Print

In this article, we provide a detailed analysis of Form 15CA and Form 15CB, their purpose, when they are required, and how to file them. Discover the mandatory information needed for filing and the transactions exempt from Form 15CA. Read on to ensure compliance with tax regulations for remittances to non-residents.

AO cannot reject TRC without providing relevant information to petitioner

June 30, 2023 990 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court scrutinizes the validity of Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) held by Vodafone Mauritius in their tax litigation case against ACIT Circle International Tax.

ITAT Ruling: Taxation of Software Sales and Royalty Payments

June 29, 2023 1335 Views 0 comment Print

Analyze the case of DCIT vs. Software One Pte Ltd. (ITAT Delhi) regarding the taxation of software sales and royalty. Understand the distinction between copyright ownership and distribution rights, as well as the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Engineering Analysis case.

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