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International TaxSection 90(4)Section 90(4)456 judgments

The decision most relied on for TRC is India Vs. Azadi Bachao Andolan 263 ITR 706 (SC); and Vodafone International Holdings B.V v. Union of India (341 ITR 1), cited in 295 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on TRC

India Vs. Azadi Bachao Andolan 263 ITR 706 (SC); and Vodafone International Holdings B.V v. Union of India
341 ITR 1 · 2012 · Supreme Court
295
citing judgments

Legitimate tax planning is permissible, allowing taxpayers to arrange their affairs to minimize tax liabilities while respecting the "look at test" for transaction genuineness and the separate entity principle in corporate taxation. The source of funds for treaty-beneficial structures does not automatically invalidate the transaction.

CIT v. Kotak Securities Ltd.
340 ITR 333 · 2012 · High Court
161
citing judgments

A deductor's bonafide belief or reliance on a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) can influence whether they are deemed an 'assessee in default' under Section 195 for failing to deduct tax at source on payments to non-residents. The decision clarifies the due diligence required when interpreting tax treaties and TRCs for TDS compliance.

Edenred Pte. Ltd. v. Deputy Director of Income Tax (International
118 Taxmann.com 2 · 2020 · Reported
14
citing judgments

The case is authority for the proposition that where a tax treaty provides for a more beneficial treatment than the Income Tax Act, the treaty provisions will prevail, provided certain conditions under section 90(2) are met.

SMS Concast AG v. DDIT, 110 ITR (T) 138 (Delhi-Trib)
157 Taxmann.com 64 · 2023 · Reported
13
citing judgments

Receipts for offshore designing and engineering services are not taxable in India if there is no permanent establishment (PE) in India. A payer withholding tax does not automatically make the receipts taxable in India.

Judgments citing TRC

Tyco Electronics Singapore Pte Limited, Bangalore vs. DCIT, Circle- Int. Tax. 3(1)(1), Delhi

The appeal is allowed

ITA 1760/DEL/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi05 Sept 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr. B.R.R. Kumar & Shri Anubhav Sharmaassessment Year: 2017-18 Tyco Electronics Singapore Vs Dcit, Pte Limited, Circle Intl. Taxation Te Park-22B, Doddenakundi 3(1)(1), 2Nd Phase Industrial Area, Delhi. Whitefield Road, Bengaluru – 560 048, Karnataka. Pan: Aadct9910C (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate & Ms Somya Jain, Ca Revenue By : Shri Vizay B. Vasanta, It-Dr & Shri Anshul, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 05.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 05.09.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: This Appeal Is Preferred By The Assessee Against The Final Assessment Order Dated 23.06.2022 Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred As ‘The Act’), By Assessing Officer, Circle Int. Taxation 3(1)(1), Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao).

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate &For Respondent: Shri Vizay B. Vasanta, IT-DR &
Section 143(3)

assessee approached DRP and filed objections. The plea of assessee before DRP was that the AO has erred in disregarding the Tax residency certificate (TRC) and other relevant documents furnished by the Company to support the fact that it is entitled to the beneficial provisions of the India- Singapore DTAA ... from interest to be charged at beneficial rates as well as capital gains exempt under the benefits of India-Singapore DTAA. Assessee has submitted TRC and a self-serving declaration by the director of the company and has also claimed that benefits of the treaty had been allowed

Sanjay Ajit, Coimbatore vs. Income Tax Officer, International Taxation, Coimbatore

The appeal stands partly allowed in terms of our above order

ITA 1317/CHNY/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 Sept 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1317/Chny/2023 (िनधा*रणवष* / Assessment Year: 2020-21 Shri Sanjay Ajit Ito बनाम/ Flat No.69, Sri Vari Gardens, International Taxation Ward, Vkk Menon Road, New Sidhapusur, Coimbatore. Vs. Coimbatore South-641 044. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Fcgps-0088-P (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (" थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri G.C.Srivasatava (Advocate)(Virtual) - Ld.Ar " थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Dr. Samuel Pitta (Jcit) -Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 22-08-2024 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 03-09-2024 आदेश / O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri G.C.Srivasatava (Advocate)(Virtual) -For Respondent: Dr. Samuel Pitta (JCIT) -Ld. Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 15Section 234DSection 270ASection 5(2)Section 5(2)(a)Section 9(1)(ii)Section 90

upheld the same on the ground that this expenditure was claimed by OFSSL and as per Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), no remittance tax was paid by the assessee in UK. Aggrieved as aforesaid, the assessee is in further appeal before us. 5. It is quite clear that the assessee