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India vs SC Lowy P.I. (Lux): International Tax Case

The judgment in SC Lowy P.I. (Lux) S.A.R.L. vs Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (ACIT) revolved around the denial of treaty benefits under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Luxembourg.

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India vs Samsung Electronics: Permanent Establishment Dispute

The High Court of Delhi ruled on appeals filed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation) against Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., challenging the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal’s (ITAT) earlier decisions.

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Delhi High Court vs ABIC India Pvt. Ltd: TRANSFER PRICING CASE

The High Court of Delhi, in its judgment dated 14 October 2024, upheld the Tribunal’s decision to reinstate the Transactional Net Margin Method (TNMM) as the most appropriate transfer pricing method for SABIC India Pvt Ltd. The Revenue, represented by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -7, challenged the Tribunal’s ruling, which annulled the adjustment of ₹3,61,32,20,620/- made by the Transfer Pricing Officer (TPO) using the residual “other method” under Rule 10B(1)(f) of the Income Tax Rules, 1962.

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Hyatt International vs. India (ADIT)

Hyatt vs India (ADIT) tackles several pivotal issues regarding the attribution of income to a Permanent Establishment (PE) in India, even in cases where the global entity has incurred financial losses.

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General Motors v. ACIT, Circle International Taxation 1(3)(1), New Delhi

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench, ruled in favour of General Motors USA in a case revolving around the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and the USA. The core issue concerned whether the assessee, an LLC, could be considered a “resident” for tax purposes under Article 4 of the India-USA DTAA

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Boston Scientific v. CIT (India): Permanent Establishment and TP Implications

This case, heard by the Indian courts, raises significant issues concerning the activities that constitute a PE, especially in relation to multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating through subsidiaries.

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Nokia vs. India: Permanent Establishment and Profit Attribution Dispute

The case revolved around whether Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy had a Permanent Establishment (PE) in India, and whether profits could be attributed to that PE under the India-Finland Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).

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UPS Asia Group Pte. Ltd. Case: Transfer Pricing and Permanent EstablishmentUPS Asia Group Pte. Ltd. Case:

The case of UPS Asia Group Pte. Ltd. vs. Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax revolves around the interpretation of whether the applicant had a “Business Connection” in India and a “Permanent Establishment” (P.E.) under the India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled in favour of UPS Asia Group, stating that when the Indian Associated Enterprise (A.E.) is remunerated at arm’s length price, no further profit attribution is required, making the existence of a P.E. tax-neutral.

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Anwar & Co. v. CIT: Understanding Permanent Establishment in International Taxation

The case of Anwar & Co. v. CIT is a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India that delves deep into Permanent Establishment (PE) and its implications for cross-border taxation. The court was tasked with determining whether the activities of a foreign company in India, facilitated through Anwar & Co., constituted a PE, thereby attracting Indian tax liabilities.

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Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. v. ACIT

The Delhi High Court’s ruling in the Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. v. ACIT case is a landmark decision that addresses the complex issue of whether Advertisement, Marketing, and Promotion (AMP) expenses incurred by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL) constituted an international transaction under Indian Transfer Pricing (TP) laws.

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