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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 21237 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Evolving PE and Business Connection Tests – Post-Digital Economy BEPS Changes

Income Tax : The article explains how India has broadened Permanent Establishment and Business Connection concepts after BEPS reforms. It highl...

May 14, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Can a Subsidiary Company create a PE of Foreign Holding Company in India?

Income Tax : xplains how the functions performed by an Indian subsidiary are tested under Article 5 to determine whether a foreign company form...

February 7, 2026 1029 Views 0 comment Print

When a Liaison Office Becomes a Taxable Permanent Establishment?

Income Tax : The analysis explains how activities of a liaison office can trigger PE exposure despite regulatory approval. Taxability depends o...

February 3, 2026 813 Views 0 comment Print

SC Defines PE Beyond Physical Presence: Hyatt International Ruling Explained

Income Tax : Highlights how the Court ruled that consistent operational control and strategic oversight in India can establish a Fixed Place PE...

December 4, 2025 1452 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


OECD releases a discussion draft on the definition of 'permanent establishment' in the OECD Model Tax Convention; CBDT invite Comments

Income Tax : The OECD Committee on Fiscal Affairs has proposed important and far-reaching changes to the Commentary on Article 5 (Permanent Est...

November 11, 2011 1318 Views 0 comment Print

MNC preferring dispute resolution panel to settle their disputes with Income tax department

Income Tax : A host of companies from Mumbai, said to be 367 in number and mostly multinational in nature, have moved the recently set up dispu...

May 11, 2010 607 Views 0 comment Print

Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement Signed Between India and Tajikistan

Income Tax : A Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement was signed between India and Tajikistan today, i.e. 20th November, 2008. The Agreement was s...

December 1, 2008 840 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


APA Refund Reduces Taxable Royalty, No PE in India: Bombay HC

Income Tax : The Bombay High Court held that only the royalty retained after an APA adjustment is taxable, applying the doctrine of real income...

June 20, 2026 213 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

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

ITAT Delhi Deletes Section 44BB Addition as Revenue Failed to Establish PE in India

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that offshore supply receipts could not be taxed under Section 44BB where the Revenue failed to prove the existe...

June 7, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Only Solar Days Count for Determining PE Under India-Saudi Arabia DTAA: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : Bangalore ITAT ruled that only solar days and not cumulative man-days should be considered while determining the existence of a Pe...

May 22, 2026 1821 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Non residents having no PE in India exempted from section 206C(1G) TCS

Income Tax : CBDT notifies Section 206C (1G) of Income Tax Act shall not apply to a person (being a buyer) who is a non-resident & who does not...

August 17, 2022 4812 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment of Rules for Profit attribution to PE: CBDT invites comment

Income Tax : Public Consultation on the proposal for amendment of Rules for Profit attribution to Permanent (PE) Establishment invited by CBDT....

April 18, 2019 4758 Views 0 comment Print


Income Taxable Under FTS Requires Direct Enablement or Skill Transfer, Advisory Services Not Sufficient Without PE Connection

July 8, 2024 969 Views 0 comment Print

For income to be taxable under FTS, there must be a direct enablement or transfer of skills or knowledge, which mere advisory or consultancy services might not fulfill unless such services are directly connected with a PE.

Equalisation Levy on Online / Digital Advertisement

July 2, 2024 1035 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about India’s Equalisation Levy, targeting digital transactions like online advertisements by foreign e-commerce firms. Understand applicability, compliance, and consequences.

Delhi ITAT Rules No Tax on Technical Services to AE Without PE in India

June 20, 2024 1248 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the Delhi ITAT order on Denso (Thailand) vs ACIT, discussing tax liability for technical services under India-Thailand DTAA, absence of FTS clause, and PE considerations.

Subsidiary would only be deemed a PE if it satisfies specific tests outlined in DTAA

June 9, 2024 1830 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court quashes reassessment notices by DCIT after TPO settles arm’s length remuneration issue. Detailed analysis of Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. vs DCIT case.

TDS not deductible On Sum Which Was Not Chargeable To Tax In India: Delhi HC

February 20, 2024 1770 Views 0 comment Print

CIT Vs Mitsubishi Corporation India P. Ltd (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court deliberated on an appeal concerning Assessment Year (AY) 2006-07, where the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) had made decisions impacting the applicability of Section 40(a)(i) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in relation to the Double Tax Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) between […]

Sports Broadcasting Fees for Live Feed Not Taxable as Royalty: Delhi High Court

January 21, 2024 1152 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court’s judgment in CIT vs. Fox Network Group Singapore PTE Ltd. clarifies income tax treatment of live transmission fees under Income Tax Act Section 9(1)(vi).

Delhi High Court Upholds 15% Attribution Rate for Travelport

January 19, 2024 843 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC upholds 15% attribution rate of revenue for Indian operations of Permanent Establishment based on gross booking by Travelport Global Distribution Systems B.V.

BEPS Principles and MLI Framework in India’s PE Status under DTAA

January 15, 2024 2769 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of BEPS principles and MLI framework on India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA). Detailed analysis of the India-Singapore DTAA, changes in PE clauses, and post-BEPS amendments.

No Profit Attribution if Ricardo India’s Commission Adjusted: Delhi HC

January 2, 2024 903 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Delhi High Court’s ruling in CIT vs Ricardo U.K. Limited. No profit attribution if commission paid to Ricardo India is adjusted against PE profit. Detailed analysis and implications.

Does Establishment of a Business Connection in India Indicate Presence of a Permanent Establishment for a Company?

January 1, 2024 11394 Views 0 comment Print

Explore complexities of Business Connection and Permanent Establishment for companies in India. Understand tax implications, significance, and scenarios.

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