Under which section and at what rate TDS is deducted on cloud space rent charges while making payment to web services.
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This discussion clarifies the correct section for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on cloud space rent charges. While initially debated, the consensus points towards Section 194C, as it pertains to contracts for data storage and manipulation. Section 194J is typically for technical services rendered by individuals, and Section 194-I applies to physical property rentals, neither of which fit cloud services. The applicable TDS rate for payments under Section 194C is generally 10%.
It shall be deducted under section 194C since there is a contract for data storage, retention and manipulation. 194J is for technical services by humans, whereas this is not your case. Also, 194-I is for physical rental services offered which is not our case either.
TDS credits are only applicable to Google Cloud India customers as laid out by the Terms of Service. under sec 194J. Any payment covered under this section shall be subject to TDS at the rate of 10%.