When a private limited company pays rent to an NRI for property in India, TDS must be deducted under Section 195 of the IT Act. The applicable rate is 31.20% (including surcharge and cess). Payments require Challan 281 and Form 27Q for returns. Tenants must also complete Form 15CA, and if annual rent exceeds £5 lakh, Form 15CB from a CA is mandatory. However, if rent is paid to an NRO account, Forms 15CA and 15CB may not be required.
06 May 2022
Under section 195 of the IT Act, rent received by an NRI on property located in India, TDS at the rate of 30% of the rent paid should be deducted by the payer. Use 281 challan and Form 27Q.