DDIT v. Savvis Communication Corporation

69 Taxmann.com 106Income Tax Appellate Tribunal2016#1011 most cited

What is DDIT v. Savvis Communication Corporation authority for?

Payments for web hosting services, including data back-up, maintenance, security, and uninterrupted services, are not taxable as royalty under Section 9(1)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, as they do not constitute 'consideration for use of, or right to use, scientific equipment'.

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DDIT v. Savvis Communication Corporation · 69 taxmann.com 106 · section 9(1)(vi) · royalty · web hosting services · data center services · ITAT · international taxation · DTAA

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