TDS u/s 195 for website development

Person A is paying 1.5lacs to a Non resident for development of website. Turnover of A is around 20 lakhs for the previous year. Is he still liable to deduct TDS u/s 195?
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This discussion clarifies the applicability of TDS under Section 195 for payments made to non-residents for website development. It confirms that the payer is liable to deduct TDS, irrespective of their annual turnover. The payment is considered fees for technical services and falls under Section 195, requiring TDS deduction even if the non-resident has no business connection in India.

The given payment is for development of website and thus may said to be fees for technical services. Since it is paid to non-resident, it is falling under Sec.195, where the liability is on all payers and it is not linked to any criteria such as TO. Hence, Person is liable to deduct TDS u/s. 195. 

Yes TDS should be deducted u/s 195

What if NR don't have any business connection in India, would payer still be required to deduct TDS? Isn't it business profit as per DTAA, which should be taxable in country of NR.

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