Q11 · UPSC current affairs · 29 August 2026 · News · ITAT Ruling Fees for Technical Services DTAA

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Consider the following statements regarding the taxation of Fees for Technical Services (FTS) under bilateral tax treaties:1.Executive search fees have been ruled by the ITAT to constitute Fees for Technical Services under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements.2.Under most DTAAs, FTS taxation requires the transfer of technical know-how under the make-available principle.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because the ITAT ruled that executive search fees do NOT constitute Fees for Technical Services (FTS) or royalties under bilateral tax treaties. Statement 2 is correct as under most DTAAs, FTS taxation requires the transfer of technical know-how under the make-available principle.

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