GlobalTech Inc., a company incorporated in the USA, has global assets worth 50 crores and Indian assets worth 25 crores. Its turnover during the…

CA Final · Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation · RTP · May 2025
GlobalTech Inc., a company incorporated in the USA, has global assets worth 50 crores and Indian assets worth 25 crores. Its turnover during the P.Y. 2024-25 is US $ equivalent to 90 crores. Out of 10 board meetings held during F.Y. 2024-25, only 4 were held in India. However, key management and commercial decisions for the conduct of the company's business as a whole were made in India at these meetings. Innovate Ltd., an Indian company, intends to remit fees for technical services to GlobalTech Inc. for providing services in relation to a project in India. Assume such fees is not paid under an agreement approved by the Central Government. Determine the residential status of GlobalTech Inc. for the P.Y. 2024-25. Whether tax is required to be deducted on fees for technical services paid by Innovate Ltd. If yes, at which rate (ignore surcharge and cess)?
(A) Non-resident; and tax is deductible @20% u/s 195.
(B) Non-resident; and tax is deductible @35% u/s 195.
(C) Resident; and tax is deductible @35% u/s 195.
(D) Resident; and tax is deductible @10% u/s 194J.

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

Resident; and tax is deductible @35% u/s 195.

Topics: Non-Resident Taxation

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