Toyota Kirloskar Motor P. Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2025) 129 ITR 515 (Bang.)(Trib.)

S. 115-O: Domestic companies-Tax on distributed profits-Dividend Distribution Tax-Dividend paid to non-resident shareholder-Rate prescribed under section 115-O applicable-Rate under DTAA not applicable to domestic company paying dividend distribution tax.

The assessee contended that dividend distribution tax was payable at the rate prescribed under the applicable Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement as the dividend was distributed to non-resident shareholders. The Tribunal held that dividend distribution tax is a liability of the domestic company under section 115-O and is payable at the rate prescribed therein. The concessional rate available to a non-resident shareholder under the applicable DTAA could not be extended to the domestic company unless the treaty specifically so provided. (AY. 2018-19).

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