Dividend distribution tax on redemption of preference shares at premium

Redemption of Preference Share is nothing but just like Buy Back of Shares. It's treatment would be as per Sec 115QA as follows;

Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) would be paid as its name suggests on the Distributed income.

Distributed Income =

[Consideration paid for buy back(redemption) - Amount received at the time of Issue of Shares (Including premium)]

Therefore, it must be very clear by Now that DDT would be paid 25-10 = 10 per shares.

Rate = 23.072% [ i.e. 20% main rate + 12% SC (in all cases) + 3% EC ]

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Mr. Nitesh, The company issued preference shares @ Rs. 15/- (Face value Rs. 10/- + premium Rs. 5/-) Redemption @ Rs. 20 (face value Rs. 10/- + premium Rs.10/-) Now to what extent DDT have to pay? Consideration paid to shareholders Rs. 20/- each Amount received at time of issue Rs. 15/- My conclusion is DDT have to pay on Rs 5/- each Is it Correct.

Yes sir. Absolutely correct. That's what I explained in the previous answer a bit technically.

Very explained Mr. Nitesh. Thanks a lot.

Thank you very much.

Also wanted to understand, if the investor has got these shares for free - is he liable to pay capital gains tax? Another scenario where he sells preference shares for Rs 10 to Mr A. (FV Rs 10) After 1 year the compnay says they are redeeming Rs 2 of FV. Will Mr A have any tax liabilty? Thanks Jay

Can 0 % Reedemable preference shares are redeembed at premium ?
Whether ir is treated as a distribution liable to DDT under section 115QA ?
Or amount to Dividen under section 2(22) ?
Company is closely held company
Please reply sir ?

Redemption of Preference Shares is not just like buy-back of shares. Please prove how it is just like buy-back of shares as defined in Section 115QA?