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Safe Harbour Rules under New Income Tax Act, 2025 & Rules, 2026- Part II

Income Tax : The framework outlines mandatory disclosures and timelines for opting into safe harbour. Key takeaway: strict compliance is essent...

May 1, 2026 762 Views 0 comment Print

US Taxation – IRS Audits

Income Tax : The article explains how IRS audits are initiated and conducted to verify tax return accuracy. It highlights taxpayer duties, righ...

April 22, 2026 828 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

U S Taxation, 2026: Penalties for late filing of returns/ paying taxes

Income Tax : The content outlines key filing deadlines and highlights penalties for non-compliance. The takeaway is that timely filing and paym...

April 10, 2026 495 Views 0 comment Print

US Taxation 2026: Tax credit – How does it work and benefit?

Income Tax : Overview of US tax credits including refundable, nonrefundable, and partially refundable credits, with examples, forms used, and c...

March 22, 2026 1653 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 2646 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 1950 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 1464 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

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 117915 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 357 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 477 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Upholds Mauritius DTAA Benefit for Bid Services Division

Income Tax : The Bombay High Court quashed the AAR’s ruling that denied Mauritius DTAA benefits to Bid Services Division (Mauritius) Limited....

November 9, 2025 564 Views 0 comment Print

Cost-to-cost reimbursements for IT support services not FIS under India-US DTAA

Income Tax : Tribunal held that cost-to-cost reimbursements for IT support services do not qualify as Fees for Included Services (FIS) under Ar...

November 5, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

Valid TRC Enough for DTAA Benefits; Mere Shell Company Allegation Can’t Override Treaty Protection

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi ruled that a valid Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) issued by Mauritius is sufficient proof of residency to claim benefi...

November 4, 2025 3453 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 1059 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

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 4368 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 1392 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 873 Views 0 comment Print


Application of GAAR Provisions cannot be a ground for denial of Tax benefit under India- Singapore DTAA

March 21, 2023 1401 Views 0 comment Print

Held that, though domestic GAAR provisions are applicable, the treaty benefit cannot be denied to the assessee. Revenue Department to delete disallowance of STCG and allow benefit of provisions of India- Singapore DTAA. 

Introduction of UAE Corporate Tax

March 20, 2023 3918 Views 0 comment Print

United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ministry of Finance has introduced the UAE corporate tax vide Federal Decree Law no. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses with effect from 1st June 2023 providing the legislature framework for Corporate Tax on Business profit in the UAE.

G-20 Taxation – Brazil

March 19, 2023 2136 Views 0 comment Print

Discover Brazils taxation system in this comprehensive guide. Learn about corporate taxes, forming entities, compliance, individual taxation rates, and more.

Remuneration received for providing legal service not amount to ‘fees for technical services’

March 18, 2023 4191 Views 0 comment Print

Linklaters LLP Vs Asst  Vs CIT (IT)-3(1)(2) Mumbai (ITAT Mumbai) ITAT Mumbai held that remuneration received for providing legal services doesn’t amount to ‘fees for technical services’, where the provisions of section 9(1)(vii) of the Act is not applicable. Accordingly, the same is not taxable. Facts- The assessee is a LLP incorporated under the laws […]

Analogy between UN, OECD Model Tax Convention and Indian Tax Treaties

March 18, 2023 5193 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the differences between the UN and OECD Model Tax Conventions and their application in Indian tax treaties. Dive into article-by-article comparisons and India’s unique tax treaty policies.

UAE Transfer Pricing Regulations

March 18, 2023 7689 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the intricacies of Transfer Pricing regulations in the UAE with an overview of the CT Law, including the Arm’s Length Principle, Related Parties, Payments to Connected Persons, and Transfer Pricing Documentation requirements.

UAE Corporate Tax Simplified

March 18, 2023 2472 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the UAE corporate tax landscape, including taxable persons, tax rates, residency criteria, free zone taxation, and small business relief. Understand the intricacies of calculating taxable income and the concept of small business relief for simplified compliance.

Work Structures of Expatriates in India

March 16, 2023 2394 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the various work structures of expatriates in India and their tax implications. Learn about business visits, short-term and medium-long term assignments, permanent relocation, and consulting roles.

Taxation of Cross-border e-commerce transactions: An Indian Perspective

March 15, 2023 6381 Views 0 comment Print

The taxation of cross-border digital and e-commerce transactions has always been a huge trouble for the entire world, including India, since it has created endless ways for doing the business virtually from anywhere in the world without having any physical presence.

Satellite Transmission Services cannot be treated as royalty

March 14, 2023 1293 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that receipts from Satellite Transmission Services cannot be treated as royalty & not taxable at the hands of assessee in India

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