Withholding Tax on BoothSpace Booking Chg to NR

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This discussion clarifies the withholding tax (WHT) implications for an Indian company paying a German non-resident for booth space booked and utilised in Germany. The consensus is that no WHT is applicable because the profits are taxable only in Germany under Article 7 of the India-Germany Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Consequently, no Form 15CA/CB is required for this transaction.

14 January 2020 An Indian Company is making payment to a German Non Resident for Booth Space Booking which includes : (1) Payment for Raw Space, (2) Professional Fees, (3) Other Charges in total amounting to 10000 Euro. Is there any liability for deducting Withholding Tax and issuing 15CA/CB. If yes, at what rate and if not, what justification can be given.

The activities are taking place at Germany itself. As per Article 7 of Indo German DTAA, "profits of an enterprise of a contracting state shall be taxable only in that state." Accordingly, can it be concluded that since the profits are not taxable in India, no liability of withholding tax and only 15CA be given in the case.

Kindly suggest urgently.


14 January 2020 Yes, you are right. No liability to deduct withholding tax for this transaction.

14 January 2020 Thanks a lot Sir for expert guidance.

15 January 2020 you are most welcome.


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