Daily Archives: April 29, 2017

Tax on Waiver of interest in the hands of amalgamating company

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Waiver of interest in the hands of amalgamating company: The Supreme Court of India held that waiver of interest due by amalgamating company to financial institutions is taxable in the hands of the amalgamated company under section 41(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.The case is: Mcdowell & Company Ltd. Read an April 2017 report [PDF 309 KB]… Read More »

Liaison office of a multinational company is permanent establishment

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40% profit attributed to Indian operations of taxpayer: The Bengaluru Bench of Income-tax Appellate Tribunal held that a liaison office of a multinational company conducting activities that are not “preparatory and auxiliary” constitutes a permanent establishment. The case is: Arrow Electronic India Ltd. Read an April 2017 report [PDF 420 KB] of KPMG

Sale of business on “ going concern ” basis is “ slump sale ” and not sale of depreciable asset

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Sale of business on “going concern” basis is “slump sale” and not a sale of depreciable asset: The Supreme Court of India, in a case that arose prior to the introduction of slump sale provisions, held that sale of an entire running business on a “going concern” basis is a slump sale under section 50(2)… Read More »

Race car circuit constitutes “fixed place PE” under India-United Kingdom income tax treaty:

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Race car circuit constitutes “fixed place PE” under the India-United Kingdom income tax treaty: The Supreme Court of India held that an international circuit constitutes fixed place of business under the India-UK income tax treaty, since the circuit was under the control and at the disposal of the taxpayer. The case is: Formula One World… Read More »

Passport application to be processed based on Employer acknowledment

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MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 26th April, 2017 G.S.R. 410(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 24 of the Passports Act, 1967 (15 of 1967), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Passport Rules, 1980, namely:— 1. Short title and commencement:— (i) These rules may be… Read More »

Notification No. 42/2017-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 28.04.2017

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[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART-II, SECTION-3, SUB- SECTION (ii)] Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Excise and Customs) Notification No. 42/2017-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 28th April, 2017 8 Vaisakha, 1939 (SAKA) S.O. … (E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section… Read More »

Net Owned Fund Requirements for Asset Reconstruction Company

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RBI/2016-17/295 DNBR. PD (ARC) CC. No. 03/26.03.001/2016-17 April 28, 2017 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All registered Asset Reconstruction Companies. Dear Sir, Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002- Section 3 (1) (b) – Requirement of Net Owned Fund (NOF) for Asset Reconstruction Companies. A… Read More »