CBDT exempts certain IFSC unit payments from TDS
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New Delhi The Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) has exempted payments made by finance companies fund management entities, recognised clearing corporations and stock exchanges to International Financial Services Centre units from deducting tax at source (TDS), effective July 1.CBDT said Saturday the exemption will cover payments under several categories, including those made by stock exchanges, commission incentives, interest from leases, freight or hire charges from finance firms, portfolio management fees, advisory charges and other service fees, professional and technical fee and rent for data centres. The payee must furnish a statement-cum-declaration to the payer. The relief is available for 10 consecutive assessment years chosen by the payee.
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