Unlock value of Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) in non-resident payments. Explore its crucial role in efficient and compliant cross-border transactions.
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S. 90(4) – NR cannot avail benefit under Treaty without Tax Residency Certificate (TRC).
S. 90(5) – The assessee has to provide such other details as may be prescribed.
Rule 21AB – specifies the information to be provided in Form 10F – if the same are not covered in the TRC. So, TRC and Form 10F go together. Form 10F alone not enough.
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If special conditions are specifying contrary in DTA – like Beneficial ownership, Limitation of Benefits clause – TRC is not enough.
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Practical decision can be taken based on past facts after due diligence. Once the TRC is obtained, the treaty benefit would be available for the whole year.
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The remitter can only rely on the TRC for the period during which the income is earned.
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As DTAA provisions are not exercised, provisions of Sections 90(4), 90(5) and the relevant rules will also not be applicable.
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