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Software License Fees Not Taxed as Royalty in India; Appeal Allowed, No DTAA Consideration Needed with Netherlands.

May 19, 2022

Case Laws     Income Tax     AT

Income deemed to accrue or arise in India - fee for grant of software license cannot be taxed in India. Since we have held that the subject transaction of receipt of consideration for grant of software license is held not to be Royalty under the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961, the question of consideration of the issue under the provisions as per DTAA between India and Netherland does not arise. Thus, ground of appeal No.1 filed by the assessee stands allowed. - AT

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