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Chapter I - PreliminarySection 2 - DefinitionsSection 2(30) / Section 6 / ITR Forms3,736 judgments

The decision most relied on for non-resident is GE India Technology Centre Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT (327 ITR 456), cited in 663 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on non-resident

GE India Technology Centre Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT
327 ITR 456 · 2010 · Supreme Court
663
citing judgments

Tax must be deducted at source from payments made to a non-resident under Section 195 only if such payment is chargeable to tax in India. The Assessing Officer bears the onus to establish that the payments made are indeed chargeable to tax under the Income Tax Act.

CIT v. Samsung Electronics Ltd.
345 ITR 494 · 2012 · High Court
461
citing judgments

Payments by Indian residents to non-resident foreign software suppliers for software are considered royalty, constituting income deemed to accrue in India under section 9(1)(v), thereby requiring tax deduction at source under section 195.

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.

CIT v. Toshoku Ltd.
125 ITR 525 · 1980 · Supreme Court
270
citing judgments

A non-resident commission agent is not chargeable to tax in India on commission income if no business operations are carried out in India. Consequently, no TDS is required under Section 195 on such payments.

DIT v. Infrasoft Ltd.
39 Taxmann.com 88 · 2013 · High Court
269
citing judgments

Payments for the use of copyrighted software, without the transfer of any rights in the underlying copyright itself, do not constitute 'royalty' under the Income-tax Act or tax treaties. Such payments are often treated as business income, taxable only if a permanent establishment exists.

Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh v. CIT
239 ITR 587 · 1999 · Supreme Court
243
citing judgments

The Supreme Court lays down principles for deducting tax at source (TDS) under Section 195 on payments to non-residents, including aspects of income deemed taxable in India and the application of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) under Section 90.

ONGC v. CIT
376 ITR 306 · 2015 · Supreme Court
241
citing judgments

Income derived by a non-resident for services related to mineral oil operations, falling under the presumptive taxation regime of Section 44BB, cannot simultaneously be treated as fees for technical services under Section 9(1)(vii). The specific presumptive provisions override the general FTS definition, particularly when DTAA applies.

Judgments citing non-resident

Visteon Corporation, Michigan vs. DCIT, Intenl Taxn, Circle-2(2), Chennai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 262/CHNY/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.:259, 260, 261 & 262/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 & S.A. Nos. 28, 29 & 30/Chny/2023 [In Ita Nos. 259, 261 & 262/Chny/2023] M/S. Visteon Corporation, The Deputy Commissioner Grace Lake Corporation Centre, Vs. Of Income Tax, Van Buren Township, International Taxation, Michigan - 48111 Circle 2(2), Chennai. Pan: Aadcv 5660K (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate (By Virtual) Shri Aditya Vohra, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Nilay Bara Som, Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 01.07.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 26.07.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per Mahavir Singh: These Three Appeals By The Assessee In Ita Nos.259, 261 & 262/Chny/2023 Are Arising Out Of The Final Assessment Orders Passed By The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation Circle 2(2), Chennai Vide Orders Of Even Date 06.01.2023 In Pursuant To The Directions Of The Dispute Resolution Panel-2

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate (By Virtual)For Respondent: Shri Nilay Bara Som, CIT
Section 142(1)Section 263

included services’ as defined under Article 12 of India US DTAA and hence, not taxable in India. 10.1 Admittedly, the assessee is a non-resident and having no PE in India. We have gone through the decision of Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in the case

Visteon Corporation, Michigan vs. DCIT, Intenl Taxn, Circle-2(2), Chennai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 261/CHNY/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.:259, 260, 261 & 262/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 & S.A. Nos. 28, 29 & 30/Chny/2023 [In Ita Nos. 259, 261 & 262/Chny/2023] M/S. Visteon Corporation, The Deputy Commissioner Grace Lake Corporation Centre, Vs. Of Income Tax, Van Buren Township, International Taxation, Michigan - 48111 Circle 2(2), Chennai. Pan: Aadcv 5660K (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate (By Virtual) Shri Aditya Vohra, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Nilay Bara Som, Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 01.07.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 26.07.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per Mahavir Singh: These Three Appeals By The Assessee In Ita Nos.259, 261 & 262/Chny/2023 Are Arising Out Of The Final Assessment Orders Passed By The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation Circle 2(2), Chennai Vide Orders Of Even Date 06.01.2023 In Pursuant To The Directions Of The Dispute Resolution Panel-2

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate (By Virtual)For Respondent: Shri Nilay Bara Som, CIT
Section 142(1)Section 263

included services’ as defined under Article 12 of India US DTAA and hence, not taxable in India. 10.1 Admittedly, the assessee is a non-resident and having no PE in India. We have gone through the decision of Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in the case

Visteon Corporation, Michigan vs. DCIT International Taxation, Circle 2(2), Chennai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 260/CHNY/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.:259, 260, 261 & 262/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 & S.A. Nos. 28, 29 & 30/Chny/2023 [In Ita Nos. 259, 261 & 262/Chny/2023] M/S. Visteon Corporation, The Deputy Commissioner Grace Lake Corporation Centre, Vs. Of Income Tax, Van Buren Township, International Taxation, Michigan - 48111 Circle 2(2), Chennai. Pan: Aadcv 5660K (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate (By Virtual) Shri Aditya Vohra, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Nilay Bara Som, Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 01.07.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 26.07.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per Mahavir Singh: These Three Appeals By The Assessee In Ita Nos.259, 261 & 262/Chny/2023 Are Arising Out Of The Final Assessment Orders Passed By The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation Circle 2(2), Chennai Vide Orders Of Even Date 06.01.2023 In Pursuant To The Directions Of The Dispute Resolution Panel-2

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate (By Virtual)For Respondent: Shri Nilay Bara Som, CIT
Section 142(1)Section 263

included services’ as defined under Article 12 of India US DTAA and hence, not taxable in India. 10.1 Admittedly, the assessee is a non-resident and having no PE in India. We have gone through the decision of Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in the case

Visteon Corporation, Michigan vs. DCIT, Intenl Taxn, Circle-2(2), Chennai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 259/CHNY/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.:259, 260, 261 & 262/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 & S.A. Nos. 28, 29 & 30/Chny/2023 [In Ita Nos. 259, 261 & 262/Chny/2023] M/S. Visteon Corporation, The Deputy Commissioner Grace Lake Corporation Centre, Vs. Of Income Tax, Van Buren Township, International Taxation, Michigan - 48111 Circle 2(2), Chennai. Pan: Aadcv 5660K (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate (By Virtual) Shri Aditya Vohra, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Nilay Bara Som, Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 01.07.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 26.07.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per Mahavir Singh: These Three Appeals By The Assessee In Ita Nos.259, 261 & 262/Chny/2023 Are Arising Out Of The Final Assessment Orders Passed By The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation Circle 2(2), Chennai Vide Orders Of Even Date 06.01.2023 In Pursuant To The Directions Of The Dispute Resolution Panel-2

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate (By Virtual)For Respondent: Shri Nilay Bara Som, CIT
Section 142(1)Section 263

included services’ as defined under Article 12 of India US DTAA and hence, not taxable in India. 10.1 Admittedly, the assessee is a non-resident and having no PE in India. We have gone through the decision of Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in the case

Ncr Global Solutions Limited, Ireland vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle 2(2)(2), International Tax, New Delhi

In the result, the grounds are sustained and the appeal filed by the Assessee is allowed

ITA 3230/DEL/2023[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Jul 2024AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaassessment Year: 2021-22 Ncr Global Solutions Limited, Vs Dcit, Lakeview Drive, Circle 2(2)(2), Airside Business Park, International Taxation, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 N2N9, New Delhi. Ireland. Pan: Aadcn5762E (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Nageshwar Rao & Ms Viyushti Rawat, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Vizay B. Vasanta, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 25.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 26.07.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: This Appeal Is Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 09.08.2023 Of The Dispute Resolution Panel-2, New Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Ld. Drp’) In Objection No.220 Dated 20.01.2023 Arising Out Of The Objection Before It Against The Order Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’), By The Dcit, Circle International Taxation 2(2)(2), New Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao).

For Appellant: Shri Nageshwar Rao &For Respondent: Shri Vizay B. Vasanta, CIT-DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)

further held by the AO as follows:- “21. In the present case CIPL works mainly or wholly on behalf of the non-resident assessee, it has authority to conclude contracts on behalf of the non-resident, it habitually secures orders in the India, mainly or wholly for the non-resident