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CBDT exempts TDS on inter-unit dividends for IFSC leasing firms

2026-11-06 · 1 source · Taxscan

In short

CBDT has exempted TDS on dividend payments between units of IFSC aircraft leasing companies. Payees must give details such as name, PAN, IFSC unit address, phone number, email ID and the tax year in Form 1(N).

This matters for IFSC leasing firms because it changes how these dividend payments are handled for tax purposes.

What the reporting says

CBDT exempted TDS on inter-unit dividend payments between IFSC aircraft leasing companies and asked payees to file Form 1(N) declarations. The reported filing details include the name, PAN, IFSC unit name and address, contact number, email ID and the relevant tax year.

Why it matters

CBDT exempted TDS on inter-unit dividend payments involving IFSC aircraft leasing companies and required a Form 1(N) declaration with specific payee details. The reported compliance rule covers the payee’s name, PAN, IFSC unit name and address, contact number, email ID and the relevant tax year. The change affects tax processing for leasing entities operating in IFSCs and their dividend transactions.

Touches: Taxation, Companies

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