COURT: | ITAT Delhi |
CORAM: | Amit Shukla (JM), L. P. Sahu (AM) |
SECTION(S): | 56(2)(viib), Rule 11UA |
GENRE: | Domestic Tax |
CATCH WORDS: | valuation of shares |
COUNSEL: | Salil Agarwal |
DATE: | March 15, 2019 (Date of pronouncement) |
DATE: | April 29, 2019 (Date of publication) |
AY: | 2013-14, 2014-15 |
FILE: | Click here to view full post with file download link |
CITATION: | |
S. 56(2)(viib)/ Rule 11UA: Law on how to determine the "FMV" (Fair Market Value) of shares issued by a closely held company explained. The fact that the company is loss-making does not mean that shares cannot be allotted at premium. The DCF method is a recognised method though it is not an exact science & can never be done with arithmetic precision. The fact that future projections of various factors made by applying hindsight view cannot be matched with actual performance does not mean that the DCF method is not correct |
Rule 11UA will apply only if option is exercised in sub-clause (i), but if the assessee has been able to substantiate the fair market value in terms of sub-clause (ii), then valuation done by the assessee cannot be rejected simply on the ground that it does not stand the test of method provided in 11U and 11UA. Here the assessee has been able to show that the aggregate consideration received and the shares which were issued does not exceed FMV and has demonstrated the value as contemplated in Explanation (a) and therefore, the working of the assessee as per Explanation (a) sub clause (ii) has to be accepted. Section 56(2)(viib) provides for fair market value to be opted whichever is higher either under sub-clause (i) or sub-clause (ii). Since the working of FMV so substantiated by assessee company as per sub-clause (ii) is higher than value prescribed u/s 11UA, then same should be adopted for the purpose of valuation of the shares of the assessee company
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