Tds deducted on ocean freight

Hi
Whether tds is required to deduct on payment to a foreign transport agency towards ocean freight on import of goods.  The amount payable to foreign agency located out side india by indian partnership firm.  The amount payable in usd dollars through wire transfer.

Replies (3)
If deductee ( for sec 171 - file his return during the same AY) given tax exemption certificate, than only u need not deduct tds.

Hi Siva,

Thanks for your reply, but the company is a foreign transport agency and have no brancesh in india. The payable amount also in Other than indian currency.  How he submit the tax exemption certificate.

 

TDS is must in this case, check for the country of residence for benefits of DTAA by transport company. 

Leave a Reply

Your are not logged in . Please login to post replies

Click here to Login / Register  

Company
Featured 21 September 2026
Consultant - Reporting

Finrep Advisors LLP

Mumbai

CA

View Details
Company
12 October 2026
Finance

I-Genext Consulting Private Limited

New Delhi

CA

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 01 October 2026
Articled Assistant

KPSN & Associates LLP

Chennai

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 21 September 2026
CA Article Assistant

KK & Company Chartered Accountant

Pune

CA Inter

View Details
Company
14 October 2026
Asst. Manager/Dy Manager (Costing)

manufacturing

Pune

CMA

View Details
Company
08 October 2026
SALES TELECALLER

HIRE NOVA

Lucknow

Graduate (Any)

View Details
Company
15 October 2026
Senior Accountant

Continental Belting Pvt Ltd

Mumbai

B.Com

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 08 October 2026
ARTICLE TRAINEE

S.B.G. & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details