The Mumbai ITAT's landmark ruling that Slack subscription fees are not 'royalties' provides massive direct tax relief to SaaS providers, but it simultaneously highlights a complex, unavoidable GST and OIDAR compliance landscape for Indian businesses.
The introduction of an MDR on high-value UPI transactions brings a dual challenge of fee absorption and GST compliance. Learn how the 18% GST on merchant fees impacts cash flow, ITC eligibility, and government revenue.
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has overtaken Gautam Adani to become Asia's richest person with a net worth exceeding $105 billion. This editorial explores the economic shift from traditional industrial empires to AI-driven tech platforms and analyzes the complex GST, digital service tax, and cross-border compliance implications.
As the New Development Bank shifts toward local-currency financing and prepares its Indian rupee 'Maharaja Bond', we analyze the significant GST, Input Tax Credit, and cross-border tax compliance implications for India's infrastructure landscape.
The Delhi High Court has affirmed that an invalid cross-border information request under a tax treaty cannot extend the statutory assessment limitation period, rejecting the Income Tax Department's appeal.
UK climate advisers warn that Heathrow's multi-billion-pound expansion conflicts with legally binding net-zero targets. We analyze the polluter-pays principle, green Capex, and environmental tax compliance implications.
The Delhi High Court has quashed tax proceedings against Teva USA and ordered a ₹783 crore refund to Teva Israel, highlighting the strict jurisdictional boundaries of Section 148 and the compliance challenges of cross-border contract assignments.
A deep dive into the legal amendment enabling MDR on merchant UPI transactions over ₹2,000, examining political pushback, cybersecurity rationale, and the critical GST and compliance realities for businesses.
India's trade deficit narrowed to $26.86 billion in August as exports surged 26% to $43.81 billion. We analyze the macroeconomic recovery along with the crucial GST, ITC refund, and customs tax compliance implications for businesses.
A detailed look at the diverging retail gold prices across major Indian brands on September 15, 2026, and how these shifts impact GST collections, input tax credit, and corporate tax compliance.