Query on TDS for 1-year cloud service payment to an Indian company. It is treated as technical services, so TDS @2% under Section 194J applies if annual payment exceeds Rs.50,000, deductible at booking or payment, whichever is earlier.
03 March 2026
For a 1-year cloud subscription payment to an Indian company, you should deduct TDS @ 2% under Section 194J (as Fees for Technical Services), provided the total annual billing exceeds ₹50,000. Ensure the deduction is made at the time of booking the invoice or making the payment, whichever comes first.