CIT v. Kikani Exports (P.) Ltd.

369 ITR 96High Court2014#2738 most cited

What is CIT v. Kikani Exports (P.) Ltd. authority for?

Commission paid to non-resident agents for services rendered outside India is not taxable in India as income not accruing or arising in India and not being fees for technical services. Consequently, no tax deduction at source under Section 195 is required, and non-deduction does not attract disallowance under Section 40(a)(i)/(ia).

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Also referred to as

CIT v. Kikani Exports · Kikani Exports · Section 195 · Section 195(6) · Section 40(a)(ia) · Section 9(1)(vii) · commission to foreign agents · services rendered outside India · income not taxable in India · non-deduction of tax · export commission · fees for technical services

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