The Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) examined whether a Fixed ...

German manufacturer compensates Indian subsidiary for installation services; no permanent establishment for tax.

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October 15, 2024

The Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) examined whether a Fixed Place Permanent Establishment (PE) or a Dependent Agent PE (DAPE) existed in India for the assessee. The Assessing Officer (AO) found that the Indian subsidiary, Krones India Pvt. Ltd. (KIPL), was adequately compensated at arm's length for completing agreements involving installation, commissioning, and after-sales services. Since no further attribution would arise, these findings were insignificant. Regarding the Pepsico Jainpur project, the AO found that KIPL was awarded the work, and the assessee only affected certain supplies. Applying the DAPE principles from Progress Rail Locomotive Inc., the High Court held that the appeal failed to raise any substantial questions of law.

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