The Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced the Income-tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025, effective from January 27, 2025. These changes aim to clarify tax regulations for International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs). Key updates include recognising Venture Capital Funds in IFSCs as Category I Alternative Investment Funds and outlining specific permissible activities for Finance Companies operating within IFSCs, such as lending and treasury services. The rules also detail conditions for retail schemes and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to qualify for tax exemptions.
In a significant move to streamline tax administration and align with global financial regulations, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Notification No. 10/2025 on January 27, 2025. This notification, officially titled the Income-tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025, introduces critical am
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FAQ :
The main purpose is to streamline tax administration for IFSCs and align with global financial regulations.
Venture Capital Funds established in IFSCs are now recognised as Category I Alternative Investment Funds under clause (23FB) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Permitted activities include lending (loans, guarantees, securitization), factoring and forfaiting of receivables, and treasury services like intra-group financing and risk hedging.
Interest paid by these companies on debts issued by non-residents must be in foreign currency.
Retail schemes need a diverse investor base and limited exposure to associates, unlisted securities, and single companies. ETFs must be listed, traded on recognised stock exchanges, and comply with IFSC regulations.