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).
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.
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