Taxes on tranfer of foreign technology fees in dollars


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This discussion covers the tax requirements for a client in India paying foreign technology transfer fees in dollars to an overseas entity. Key considerations include Goods and Services Tax (GST) payable under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) at 18% IGST, and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 195 of the Income Tax Act. It's also noted that if the foreign technology provider isn't registered for GST in India, GST might not be applicable, though confirmation from other experts is advised.

(Querist)
14 December 2020 I need some advise
One of my client from India needs to pay Foreign technology transfer fees in dollars other country so want to know the legal requirements associated with it...what all taxes are required to be paid ?
Kindly help.

15 December 2020 GST payable under RCM for import of services.
TDS applicable under section 195.

pooja (Querist)
15 December 2020 Thank you so much Sir, so he will need to pay IGST @18% under RCM

15 December 2020 Yes, you are right............

pooja (Querist)
15 December 2020 If the technology transfer is done by an entity not registered with GST, then what will be the scenario Sir

16 December 2020 In such a case no GST payable any how get it confirmed by other experts also.


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