Sale of shares in indian company

Dear Members

Foreign national M sells his shares of Indian company to N who is also a foreign national.

Is the capital gain arising in hands of M taxable in India?

 If so. how will M pay tax to Indian government?

Please advise.

Regards

CA Dipjyoti Majumdar

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Quick Summary
Foreign seller transferring shares of an Indian company to another non-resident is taxable in India. Buyer must deduct TDS u/s 195, and seller must file ITR and may claim DTAA relief if eligible.

Yes, capital gains are taxable in India in hands of foreign seller M.

Buyer N must deduct TDS under Section 195.

Seller M must file return in India and can claim DTAA relief if applicable.

Incidence of taxation is applicable here.

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