This discussion concerns whether a Private Limited company needs to deduct Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on rent paid for temporary executive stays. The payments totalled £90,000 over six weeks. While one opinion suggests Section 194-I might not apply due to the annual rent limit, another considers the possibility of Section 194-C being relevant, though this is debated post-amendment.
A Pvt Ltd. pays rent to an individual for temporary stay of its executive as under: May 15, 2022 Rs 30000 for two weeks May 31, 2022 Rs 30000 for two weeks July 1, 2022 Rs, 30000 then for two weeks
Total 90,000 for 6 weeks.
Is A Pvt Ltd is required to deduct TDS on the above payments.
31 May 2022
In my opinion, no TDS is required to be deducted u/s 194I because the rent is less than Rs. 240000. However, the stay is more contractual, so provisions of 194C may get attracted.