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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
72
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

DCIT Circle- 1(2)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi vs. Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Company Ltd, Singapore

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and

ITA 8111/DEL/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Sept 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4879/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Dcit Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Circle 1(1)(1), Vs. Company Pte. Ltd., International Taxation, No.15, Changi South Street-2, Room No.410, E-2 Block, Singaporre, Singapore. 4Th Floor Civic Centre, New Delhi. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4847/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(1)(1), Singapore, International Taxation, C/O B B Shah & Co., New Delhi. Rajguru Apartments, Ground Floor, Baburao Parulekar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.712/Del/2015 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2011-12 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(2)(1), Kpmg, Building No.10-B, International Taxation, 8Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, New Delhi. Phase-Ii, Gurgaon. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

nature of Management Support, treasury Support, Legal Support, Information & Communication and Human Resources are not of the nature of FTS as ’make available’ clause is not satisfied in case of these services disregarding the facts that the employee of the assessee visited India in connection with rendering of these services ... recipient was enabled to derive benefit of enduring nature from receipt of these services thus satisfying the 'make available’ clause.” 3. Brief facts are that the assessee is a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and is engaged in the business of providing transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions

DCIT, Circle- 1(1)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi vs. Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Company Pte. Ltd., Singapore

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and

ITA 4879/DEL/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Sept 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4879/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Dcit Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Circle 1(1)(1), Vs. Company Pte. Ltd., International Taxation, No.15, Changi South Street-2, Room No.410, E-2 Block, Singaporre, Singapore. 4Th Floor Civic Centre, New Delhi. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4847/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(1)(1), Singapore, International Taxation, C/O B B Shah & Co., New Delhi. Rajguru Apartments, Ground Floor, Baburao Parulekar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.712/Del/2015 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2011-12 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(2)(1), Kpmg, Building No.10-B, International Taxation, 8Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, New Delhi. Phase-Ii, Gurgaon. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

nature of Management Support, treasury Support, Legal Support, Information & Communication and Human Resources are not of the nature of FTS as ’make available’ clause is not satisfied in case of these services disregarding the facts that the employee of the assessee visited India in connection with rendering of these services ... recipient was enabled to derive benefit of enduring nature from receipt of these services thus satisfying the 'make available’ clause.” 3. Brief facts are that the assessee is a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and is engaged in the business of providing transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions

Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Company Pte. Ltd., Singapore vs. DCIT, Circle- 1(1)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and

ITA 4847/DEL/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Sept 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4879/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Dcit Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Circle 1(1)(1), Vs. Company Pte. Ltd., International Taxation, No.15, Changi South Street-2, Room No.410, E-2 Block, Singaporre, Singapore. 4Th Floor Civic Centre, New Delhi. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4847/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(1)(1), Singapore, International Taxation, C/O B B Shah & Co., New Delhi. Rajguru Apartments, Ground Floor, Baburao Parulekar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.712/Del/2015 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2011-12 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(2)(1), Kpmg, Building No.10-B, International Taxation, 8Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, New Delhi. Phase-Ii, Gurgaon. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

nature of Management Support, treasury Support, Legal Support, Information & Communication and Human Resources are not of the nature of FTS as ’make available’ clause is not satisfied in case of these services disregarding the facts that the employee of the assessee visited India in connection with rendering of these services ... recipient was enabled to derive benefit of enduring nature from receipt of these services thus satisfying the 'make available’ clause.” 3. Brief facts are that the assessee is a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and is engaged in the business of providing transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions

Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Company Pte. Ltd., Singapore vs. DCIT (International Taxation), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and

ITA 1389/DEL/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Sept 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4879/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Dcit Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Circle 1(1)(1), Vs. Company Pte. Ltd., International Taxation, No.15, Changi South Street-2, Room No.410, E-2 Block, Singaporre, Singapore. 4Th Floor Civic Centre, New Delhi. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4847/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(1)(1), Singapore, International Taxation, C/O B B Shah & Co., New Delhi. Rajguru Apartments, Ground Floor, Baburao Parulekar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.712/Del/2015 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2011-12 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(2)(1), Kpmg, Building No.10-B, International Taxation, 8Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, New Delhi. Phase-Ii, Gurgaon. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

nature of Management Support, treasury Support, Legal Support, Information & Communication and Human Resources are not of the nature of FTS as ’make available’ clause is not satisfied in case of these services disregarding the facts that the employee of the assessee visited India in connection with rendering of these services ... recipient was enabled to derive benefit of enduring nature from receipt of these services thus satisfying the 'make available’ clause.” 3. Brief facts are that the assessee is a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and is engaged in the business of providing transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions

Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Company Pte Ltd., Gurgaon vs. DCIT, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and

ITA 712/DEL/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi25 Sept 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4879/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Dcit Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Circle 1(1)(1), Vs. Company Pte. Ltd., International Taxation, No.15, Changi South Street-2, Room No.410, E-2 Block, Singaporre, Singapore. 4Th Floor Civic Centre, New Delhi. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.4847/Del/2018 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2014-15 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(1)(1), Singapore, International Taxation, C/O B B Shah & Co., New Delhi. Rajguru Apartments, Ground Floor, Baburao Parulekar Road, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.712/Del/2015 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2011-12 बनाम Ceva Asia Pacific Holdings Dcit Company Pte. Ltd., Vs. Circle 1(2)(1), Kpmg, Building No.10-B, International Taxation, 8Th Floor, Dlf Cyber City, New Delhi. Phase-Ii, Gurgaon. Pan No.Aaecc1885A अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

nature of Management Support, treasury Support, Legal Support, Information & Communication and Human Resources are not of the nature of FTS as ’make available’ clause is not satisfied in case of these services disregarding the facts that the employee of the assessee visited India in connection with rendering of these services ... recipient was enabled to derive benefit of enduring nature from receipt of these services thus satisfying the 'make available’ clause.” 3. Brief facts are that the assessee is a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore and is engaged in the business of providing transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions