Indian client withholding tax?

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ZoppZ replied

26 March 2012, 08:22
I came across same issue couple of years ago. My client issued a certificate which I used to reclaim the tax against by corporation tax payment.

Originally posted by MGTRAINING View Post

Hi,

I have just been paid by my client in India for a virtual class I delivered recently from the UK. They have withheld 21.115%. How do I claim this back or at least offset this against my UK tax (I assume there is a double tax treaty with UK).

My accountant has no idea. I assume they are supposed to issue me with a certificate? I received nothing.

Thanks
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cojak replied

26 March 2012, 06:44
One of the risks of trading with Indian clients I'm afraid (I've heard of similar stories from training companies). If you hadn't arranged a PAN (Permanent Account Number) before trading in India* i think you've lost it. Unless the accounting bods can give you better info the only thing I can think of is to offset your loss against your Corp tax.

http://www.skpgroup.com/newsletters/...lding-Tax.html

*and you are trading in India even if it is virtual.
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MGTRAINING started a topic Indian client withholding tax?

26 March 2012, 03:07
Indian client withholding tax?

Hi,

I have just been paid by my client in India for a virtual class I delivered recently from the UK. They have withheld 21.115%. How do I claim this back or at least offset this against my UK tax (I assume there is a double tax treaty with UK).

My accountant has no idea. I assume they are supposed to issue me with a certificate? I received nothing.

Thanks
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