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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


Is my Income Earned Abroad is Taxable?

April 14, 2023 1665 Views 0 comment Print

NRI taxation under the Indian Income Tax Act, of 1961 applies to those earning income outside the home country. The income tax rules and perks allowed to them are drastically different from those applicable to resident Indians.

G-20 Taxation – United Kingdom (UK)

April 13, 2023 1140 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of the United Kingdoms tax system, vital for education, jobs, and immigration. Learn about income tax, capital gains tax, private residence relief, marriage allowance, and more. Stay informed about tax rates, bands, and business-related tax in the UK. Source: UK Government Website, Tax Regulations, G-20 Taxation Updates.

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

April 12, 2023 9450 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.

Non-Filing of Form No. 67 Is Merely A Procedural Error & Foreign Tax Credit Can’t Be Denied

April 12, 2023 7014 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee filed ROI claiming relief u/s 90 but did not file Form No.67. Form was subsequently filed beyond the due date as per under Rule. CPC did not give credit for foreign tax.

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

April 11, 2023 50085 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.

UAE Small Business Relief- A Deep Dive

April 10, 2023 3042 Views 0 comment Print

Small Business Relief is intended to support start-ups and other small or micro businesses by reducing their Corporate Tax burden and compliance costs. The Ministerial Decision on Small Business Relief specifies the revenue threshold and conditions for a taxable person to elect for Small Business Relief and clarifies the provisions of the carried forward Tax Losses and disallowed Net Interest Expenditure under the Small Business Relief scheme.

G-20 Taxation – Japan

April 8, 2023 1695 Views 0 comment Print

Due to initiation of Japanese taxation in my earlier articles, let me narrate the steps taken by Jetro, Japan external trade organization (web page with official tax information), and National Tax Agency to update our knowledge for the tax year 2022, particularly in view of G 20 Taxation compilation merging with Indian presidentship of the same.

Drop shipping businesses in USA & Indian Tax Residents Tax implications

April 4, 2023 6870 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the tax implications for dropshipping businesses in the USA and India. Learn about entity types, income tax, international tax forms, Indian laws, and tax treaties to navigate the complexities and ensure compliance while maximizing profits.

Mere usage of name of Foreign AE not convert a transaction into international transaction

April 3, 2023 1545 Views 0 comment Print

Philips India Ltd. vs ACIT (ITAT Kolkata) In many cases, licensed manufacturers operate as risk-bearing entrepreneurs, and there is no existence of an ‘agreement’ or ‘arrangement’ or ‘understanding’ with the AE regarding AMP expenditure, the initial onus is on the revenue to show that there is an international transaction for AMP spend. The mere fact […]

Payment by Google India to Google Ireland is not Royalty/ FTS hence TDS not deductible

April 3, 2023 2205 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore held that that the payment made by GIPL (Google India Pvt. Ltd.) to GIL (Google Ireland Limited) is not in the nature of Royalty or FTS under the Act. Accordingly, TDS under section 195 of the Income Tax Act not deductible.

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