This discussion clarifies whether Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applies when a company pays an NRI celebrity to endorse a product. It confirms that TDS is indeed applicable under Section 195 of the Income Tax Act, as the recipient is a non-resident. The query further explores the TDS rate if the NRI celebrity provides a PAN number.
23 March 2021
Sir if a company is paying an amount to a celebrity (who is NRI) to endorse a product then if the company will charge TDS and if yes then under which section of TDS and at which rate??????