“make available clause”

International TaxDTAA FTS ArticleDTAA FTS Article214 judgments

The decision most relied on for make available clause is Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries Ltd. v. DIT (288 ITR 408), cited in 394 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on make available clause

Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries Ltd. v. DIT

288 ITR 408 · 2007 · Supreme Court

394

citing judgments

Income from offshore supply of goods and services is not taxable in India if the entire transaction, including transfer of ownership and payments, occurs outside India.

CIT v. De Beers India Minerals (P.) Ltd.

346 ITR 467 · 2012 · High Court

371

citing judgments

For fees for technical or consultancy services to 'make available' technical knowledge or know-how under a DTAA, the service must transmit such knowledge, allowing the recipient to derive an enduring benefit and utilize it independently in the future.

DIT v. Nokia Networks OY

358 ITR 259 · 2013 · High Court

276

citing judgments

Payments for the supply of software along with telecom equipment are not in the nature of royalty if they are for the use of a copyrighted article, not the copyright itself. Such payments are not taxable in India in the absence of a Permanent Establishment (PE).

DIT v. Ericsson A.B

343 ITR 470 · 2012 · High Court

256

citing judgments

Payments for the use of copyrighted software or reimbursement of data processing costs do not constitute 'royalty' under Section 9(1)(vi) of the Income-tax Act or Article 12(3) of a DTAA where there is no transfer of copyright or rendering of services that "make available" technical knowledge. This position was later upheld by the Supreme Court.

DIT v. Guy Carpenter & Co Ltd.

346 ITR 504 · 2012 · High Court

171

citing judgments

For fees for technical services to be taxable under a tax treaty's 'make available' clause, a transfer of technology enabling the recipient to independently perform the service in the future is necessary, beyond mere service rendition. The case also clarifies that re-insurance services do not constitute 'imparting' of information taxable as royalty.

Raymond Ltd. v. Dy. CIT

86 ITD 791 · 2003 · ITAT

154

citing judgments

For services to qualify as 'Fees for Technical Services' or 'Fees for Included Services' under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), they must 'make available' technical knowledge, experience, skill, or processes to the recipient, enabling them to apply such expertise independently.

GVK Industries Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer

371 ITR 453 · 2015 · Supreme Court

119

citing judgments

Advice given by a financial consultancy firm on the modalities of procuring loans is considered a 'technical and consultancy service' for the purpose of taxation of fees for technical services.

EY Global Services Ltd. v. ACIT

441 ITR 54 · 2022 · High Court

citing judgments

Payments for software licenses that do not involve a transfer of copyright or proprietary interest, but merely authorize end-user access and use, do not constitute 'royalty' income. Additionally, IT support services are not taxable as Fees for Technical Services (FTS) or royalty.

Judgments citing make available clause

Michael Graves Design Group Inc., Usa vs. DCIT, Circle- 2(2)(1), Intl. Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the assessee for both the AYs i

ITA 6007/DEL/2018[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Jul 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Ms. Astha Chandraasstt. Year: 2014-15 & Asstt. Year: 2015-16

For Appellant: Shri Niraj Seth, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri Sanjay Kumar, Sr. DR

Section 115ASection 143(3)

experience to the parties i.e. the members of the AOP. The assessee filed its reply to the show cause notice contending that the ‘make available’ clause is not satisfied and therefore income of the assessee from the services rendered by the assessee to the AOP should not be treated ... below:- “3.2 The assessee has also relied on the Memorandum of Understanding signed between government of India and U.S.A to elaborate on the ^make available clause, which is reproduced as below: "Attention is also invited to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Government of India and United State of America

Michael Graves Design Group Inc., Usa vs. DCIT, Circle- 2(2)(1), Intl. Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the assessee for both the AYs i

ITA 7683/DEL/2017[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Jul 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Ms. Astha Chandraasstt. Year: 2014-15 & Asstt. Year: 2015-16

For Appellant: Shri Niraj Seth, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri Sanjay Kumar, Sr. DR

Section 115ASection 143(3)

Spi Global Us Inc, Puducherry vs. ACIT, Circle-3(1)(2), International Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1662/DEL/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi07 Jul 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Ms. Astha Chandraasstt. Year: 2019-20

For Appellant: Shri Ashik Shah, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vizay Vasanta, CIT- DR

Section 143(3)

services is not taxable in India in the hands of the assessee as per the provisions of India the USA DTAA since the ‘make available’ clause is not satisfied. 5.3 It was also submitted that the Ld. DRP erred in concluding that the receipts from SPi India constitutes ... under the category of Fee for Included Services (FIS) but claimed that the same cannot be taxed since the services doesn’t satisfy “make available” clause of article 12(4)(b) of India-USA treaty. 4. During the course of assessment proceedings, the assessee did not submit the relevant contract

DCIT (It) -4(2) (2), Mumbai vs. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Canada

In the result, both the appeals of the revenue are dismissed

ITA 1929/MUM/2022[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Jun 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Amarjit Singh & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhailita Nos. 1928 & 1929/Mum/2022 (A.Ys. 2015-16 & 2016-17)

For Appellant: Soumendu Kumar DasFor Respondent: P.J. Pardiwala &

Section 143(2)Section 245Q(1)

Canada DTAA) related to the property given for use or right to use to Sun Life India, there is requirement of fulfillment of 'make available' clause also.? 4. Whether on the facts and in the circumstances of the case and in law, the Ld. CIT(A) was correct ... based on technology. The meaning of consultancy service cannot change from one DTAA to another just due to presence or absence of make available clause in it. It is therefore logical that a technology based expertise can be rendered by making available' the technical experience but rendering of consultancy services

DCIT (It) -4(2) (2), Mumbai vs. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Canada

In the result, both the appeals of the revenue are dismissed

ITA 1928/MUM/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Jun 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Amarjit Singh & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhailita Nos. 1928 & 1929/Mum/2022 (A.Ys. 2015-16 & 2016-17)

For Appellant: Soumendu Kumar DasFor Respondent: P.J. Pardiwala &

Section 143(2)Section 245Q(1)

Infobip Limited, United Kingdom vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle Int. Tax. 2(1)(1), Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 820/DEL/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 May 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Ms. Astha Chandraasstt. Year: 2017-18

For Appellant: Ms. Bhavya Bansal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Vizay Vasanta, CIT- DR

Section 143(3)Section 270ASection 92C

when the service agreement comes to an end. It has been stated that it was not a pre-requisite for the applicability of "make available" clause that the right to continue the practice put into effect and adopted under the service agreement on its expiry should be conveyed specifically ... provider, when the service agreement comes to an end. It has been stated that it was not a per-requisite for applicability of “make available” clause that the right to continue the practice put into effect and adopted under the service agreement on its expiry should be conveyed specifically

Sulzer Pumps India P. Ltd., Navi Mumbai vs. Addl./Jt/Dy/ Asstt/ ITO, National E-Assessment Centre, Delhi

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed as indicated above

ITA 810/MUM/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 May 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Blem/S. Sulzer Pumps India Pvt Ltd V. Addl./Joint/Dy./Acit/Ito Plot No. 9, Midc, Digha National E-Assessment Centre Delhi Thane-Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai- 400708 Pan: Aaack2238F (Appellant) (Respondent) M/S. Sulzer Pumps India Pvt Ltd V. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi Plot No. 9, Midc, Digha Thane-Belapur Road Navi Mumbai- 400708 Pan: Aaack2238F (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 144C(5)Section 37(1)Section 40

otherwise submitted that warranty charges are not liable to tax with respect to Associated Enterprises in Switzerland, Spain and Singapore in view of make available clause. He submitted that the warranty charges does not satisfy that condition and therefore, in any case, the warranty charges paid to Associated Enterprises

Uk Grid Solution Ltd, United Kingdom vs. DCIT, Circle-3(1)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

The appeal is allowed

ITA 2088/DEL/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi17 Apr 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Sh. N.K.Billaiya & Sh.Anubhav Sharmaita No. 2088/Del/2022, A.Y. 2019-20 Uk Grid Solution Limited Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of St. Loeonards Building, Harry Income Tax Kerr Drive, Circle- 3(1)(1), Stafford, St16 1Wt, International Taxation United Kingdom New Delhi Pan : Aaica6271A

Section 143(3)Section 90(2)

provisions of the Act and the India-UK DTAA, without appreciating that provision of said services by the Appellant did not satisfy the ‘make available’ clause contained in Article 13(4)(c) of the India-UK DTAA. Re: Other grounds relating to computation of tax demand & penalty proceedings 13. That ... balance services valued for Rs. 8,12,37,034/- were not offered to tax as the corresponding services do not fulfil the “make available” clause of paragraph 4(c) of Article 13 of the DTAA. Relying various judgments it was stressed that ALSTOM-I is not enabled to employ these

Uk Grid Solution Ltd, United Kingdom vs. DCIT, Circle-3(1)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

The appeal is allowed

ITA 2087/DEL/2022[2018-2019]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Apr 2023AY 2018-2019

Bench: Sh. N.K.Billaiya & Sh.Anubhav Sharmaita No. 2087/Del/2022, A.Y. 2018-19 Uk Grid Solution Limited Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of St. Loeonards Building, Harry Income Tax Kerr Drive, Circle- 3(1)(1), Stafford, St16 1Wt, International Taxation United Kingdom New Delhi Pan : Aaica6271A

Section 143(3)Section 9Section 90(2)

Tsys Card Tech Ltd, United Kingdom vs. DCIT Circle 3(1)(1) Int.Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal is allowed

ITA 2006/DEL/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi24 Jan 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Dr. B. R. R. Kumarsh. Saktijit Dey

For Appellant: Sh. Kamal Sawhney, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. Gangadhar Panda, CIT-DR

Section 270A

DTAA. The ld DRP held that taxable under Article 13 India-UK DTAA under the head ‘FTS’. The ld DRP held that the make available clause under Article 13 are also stand satisfied. The main argument taken before us is that the other related services provided are in connection with

Edenred Sa, Mumbai vs. ACIT (It) 2(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, this appeal by the assessee is allowed

ITA 5193/MUM/2018[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Dec 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail

For Appellant: Shri Jitendra SinghFor Respondent: Shri Soumendu Kumar Dash

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 144C(5)

Edenred SA A.Y. 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15 & 2015–16 DR further submitted that in the case of royalty there is no make available clause in the provisions of the India France DTAA. 8. We have heard the rival submissions and perused the material available on record ... case of Shell Global International Solutions BV vs ITO [(2015) 64 taxmann.com 3 (Ahd)], becomes relevant: ―17. As for the connotations of 'make available' clause in the treaty, this issue is no longer res integra. There are at least two non-jurisdictional High Court decisions, namely Hon'ble Delhi High

Edenred Sa, Mumbai vs. DCIT (It) 2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, this appeal by the assessee is allowed

ITA 7248/MUM/2017[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Dec 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail

For Appellant: Shri Jitendra SinghFor Respondent: Shri Soumendu Kumar Dash

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 144C(5)

Edenred Sa, Mumbai vs. DCIT (It) 2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, this appeal by the assessee is allowed

ITA 7247/MUM/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Dec 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail

For Appellant: Shri Jitendra SinghFor Respondent: Shri Soumendu Kumar Dash

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 144C(5)

Edenred Sa, Mumbai vs. DCIT (It) 2(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, this appeal by the assessee is allowed

ITA 508/MUM/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Dec 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail

For Appellant: Shri Jitendra SinghFor Respondent: Shri Soumendu Kumar Dash

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 144C(5)

Shell Informaation Technology International Bv, Mumbai vs. Dy Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-4(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 996/MUM/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Nov 2022AY 2018-19

Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 2(24)Section 234BSection 270A

make available' of technical services that such receipts would not amount to fee for technical services so as to the "concept of make available clause' contained in Article l3(4)() of the treaty has not been satisfied In the given facts and circumstances of the case Hon„ble Delhi High ... fees for technical services'. Further, more, the Tribunal also held that such receipts would not amount to fees for technical services as the "make available" clause contained in article 13(4)(c) had not been satisfied in the facts and circumstances of the present case. 13. In our view

Shellinformation Technology International Bv, Mumbai vs. DCIT (It) 4 (2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 2308/MUM/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Nov 2022AY 2019-20

Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 2(24)Section 234BSection 234DSection 270A

M/S Infosys Limited, Bangalore vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-3(1)(1), Bangalore

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 718/BANG/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore28 Nov 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojaria & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Appeal No. Appellant Respondent Year M/S. Infosys Ltd., The Assistant Electronic City, Commissioner It(Tp)A No. Hosur Road, Of Income Tax, 2012-13 718/Bang/2017 Bangalore – 560 Circle – 100. 3(1)(1), Pan: Bangalore. Aaaci4798L : Shri Padamchand Khincha, Assessee By Ca : Shri K.V. Arvind & Shri Dilip, Revenue By Standing Counsels For Dept. Date Of Hearing : 15-09-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 28-11-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Arises Out Of Final Assessment Order Dated 28/02/2017 Passed By The Ld.Acit, Circle – 3(1)(1), Bangalore For A.Y. 2012-13 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: General & Legal Grounds 1. The Order Passed By The Learned Assessing Officer & The Directions Of Hon’Ble Drp To The Extent Prejudicial To The Appellant Is Bad In Law & Liable To Be Quashed. Grounds On Denial Of Deduction Claimed Under Section 10Aa In Respect Of 4 Sez Units Viz., Chennai – Unit 1, Chandigarh, Mangalore - Unit 1 & Pune Unit 1 2. The Learned Assessing Officer Has Erred In Denying Deduction Claimed Under Section 10Aa In The Return Of Income Totally Amounting To Rs. 2227,82,65,630 In Respect

Section 10ASection 14ASection 2Section 2(24)Section 40

knowledge, skills, process etc. He submitted that, as per the definition of ‘Fees for included services under the India – USA DTAA unless the make available clause is not satisfied, the payment cannot be treated as FTS. He relied on the decision of coordinate bench of Page

Ntt Asia Pacific Holdings Pte.Ltd Formerly Known As Dimension Data Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, Mumbai vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax(International Tax) 2(1) (2), Mumbai

In the result, appeal by assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1781/MUM/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Sept 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Gagan Goyalआअसं.1781/मुं/2022 ("न.व. 2019-20) Ntt Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd. (Formerly Known As Dimension Data Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.) C/O. Dhruva Advisors Llp 1101 & 1102, 11Th Floor, One World Centre, Tower 2B, 841 Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, Mumbai 400 013. Pan: Aadcd – 4348-L ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. The Asstt. Commissioner Of Income Tax (International Taxation) 2(1)(2), Room No.1612, 16Th Floor, Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent अपीलाथ" "वारा/ Appellant By : Shri Sunil Moti Lala ""तवाद" "वारा/Respondent By : Shri Soumendu Kumar Dash सुनवाई क" "त"थ/ Date Of Hearing : 08/09/2022 घोषणा क" "त"थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 21/09/2022 आदेश/ Order

For Appellant: Shri Sunil Moti LalaFor Respondent: Shri Soumendu Kumar Dash

Section 143(3)

that the amount charged by the assessee for providing such services fall within the meaning of FTS, and the conditions necessary to activate “make available clause” are also satisfied. Hence, the amount is taxable under the provisions of the Act. The ld.Counsel for the assessee pointed that for similar reasons ... case of Shell Global International Solutions BV Vs ITO [(2015) 64 taxmann.com 3 (Ahd)], as follows: 17. As for the connotations of 'make available' clause in the treaty, this issue is no longer res integra. There are at least two non-jurisdictional High Court decisions, namely Hon'ble Delhi High

Sulzer Pumps India Pvt Ltd., Mumbai vs. Dy CIT Circle-15 (3)(2), Mumbai

Accordingly, appeal of assessee is partly allowed

ITA 7318/MUM/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai16 Sept 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Jm The Dy. Commissioner Of Sulzer Pumps India Pvt Ltd. Income Tax, Circle 15(3)(2), Plot No.9, Midc, Digha, Room No. 451, Aayakar Thane- Belapur Road, Navi Vs. Bhavan, Maharshi Karve Mumbai-400 708 Road, Mumbai-400 020 (Respondent) (Appellant) Pan No. Aaack2238F Assessee By : Shri V. Shridharan & Ms. Manasi C, Ar Revenue By : Shri C T Mathew, Dr Date Of Hearing: 17.06.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 16.09.2022

For Appellant: Shri V. Shridharan &For Respondent: Shri C T Mathew, DR

Section 143(3)Section 9(1)(vii)Section 92C

Ntt Asia Pacific Holdings Pte. Ltd., Mumbai vs. The Asstt. CIT (International Taxation)-2(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal is allowed in the terms indicated above

ITA 1212/MUM/2021[AADC4348L]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai04 Jul 2022

Section 143(3)

Support with sales activities Assessment year: 2017-18 Page 3 of 10 4. The claim of the assessee was in view of the make available clause in the Indo Singapore tax treaty, and in view of the fact that the said clause was not satisfied on the facts ... consultancy services is provided by the assessee. What remains to be seen is as to whether the same gets excluded due to the make available clause in the tax treaty. 5.2 The assessee has only brought on record the explanation for the nature of services provided