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In a significant move that could impact India's thriving startup ecosystem, the Income Tax Department has issued show cause notices to multiple startups regarding foreign investments routed through Singapore over the past five years. The tax authorities are seeking detailed explanations about the so
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FAQ :
The Income Tax Department is investigating startups to scrutinise foreign investments routed through Singapore over the past five years, seeking to understand the source, identity, and creditworthiness of overseas investors.
The probe is focused on startups operating in key tech hubs such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Startups are formally requested to provide documentation proving the legitimacy of their foreign fund inflows, including investor credentials, fund trail, and justification of the investment.
India has received financial data from Singapore under bilateral tax treaties and the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) framework, enabling the tracing of funds.
There are fears that this move could create a 'chilling effect' on foreign direct investment, potentially discouraging legitimate international funding and leading to concerns about 'tax terrorism'.
Yes, the tax department is also reviewing tax benefits claimed by Mauritius-based Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) under the India-Mauritius tax treaty.
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