India needs better regulatory framework to attract investments: Swiss diplomatHelene Budliger Artieda, Switzerland's State Secretary, emphasised that reducing bureaucratic hurdles in India is crucial for attracting Sw...
11 Jun, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
Switzerland MFN withdrawal: Pay 10% tax instead of 5% on dividend income from January 1, 2025; know how it will impact taxpayersHigher tax on dividend: From January 1, 2025 Indians need to pay witholding tax at 10% rate instead of 5% rate in Switzerland. Experts say ...
28 Dec, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
MFN status suspension not to delay implementation of EFTA trade pact with India: SwitzerlandSwitzerland confirmed the suspension of the Most Favoured Nation clause in its tax treaty with India will not hinder the ratification of th...
23 Dec, 2024, 04.27 PM IST
No impact of Swiss withdrawal of MFN status to India: Nestle IndiaNestle India has clarified that Switzerland's suspension of the Most Favored Nation clause under their tax treaty won't affect the company....
19 Dec, 2024, 02.01 PM IST
India's MFN tweak: Switzerland signals room for rethinking trade dealsSwitzerland revoked its most favoured nation tax status with India. This action does not indicate declining trade. It reflects India's new ...
17 Dec, 2024, 11.18 PM IST
Swiss withdrawal of MFN status to India won't have immediate impact on trade: OfficialsSwitzerland has suspended most-favored-nation status for India under their tax treaty, but Indian officials say the immediate trade impact ...
16 Dec, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
Switzerland scraps most favoured nation clause in tax treaty with IndiaSwitzerland will suspend the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause in its Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India, effective January 1...
14 Dec, 2024, 03.51 PM IST
India's DTAA with Switzerland may require renegotiation: MEAIndia indicated potential renegotiations of its double taxation treaty with Switzerland following a recent trade agreement with EFTA. This ...
13 Dec, 2024, 11.41 PM IST
MFN clause suspension by Switzerland: India needs strategic approach for int'l taxation treaties, says GTRISwitzerland's suspension of the most-favored-nation clause in its tax treaty with India will increase taxes for Indian companies operating ...
13 Dec, 2024, 10.37 PM IST
Switzerland scraps MFN status to India, dividend income to face higher taxSwitzerland has revoked India's most-favored-nation status due to an Indian Supreme Court ruling against Nestle. Consequently, Indian compa...
13 Dec, 2024, 05.09 PM IST
Ease of business: GoI's approach to MFN clause needs a serious outlookTax treaties provide for a lower rate of tax in the country of source for residents of another country. They also provide for a situation w...
26 Oct, 2023, 11.16 PM IST
MNCs may face Rs 11,000 cr retro tax demand after SC rulingMultinational companies based in the Netherlands, Switzerland, and France may face retrospective tax demands of around ₹11,000 crore on div...
23 Oct, 2023, 07.04 AM IST
MFN clause not enough for companies from OECD countries to avail lower withholding tax: SCThe top court set aside a 2021 Delhi High Court ruling that allowed Nestle SA, Concentrix Services, Steria and others a concessional withho...
20 Oct, 2023, 06.46 AM IST
Multinationals, foreign investors may drag Indian government to courtSeveral multinationals and foreign investors that have invested in India through entities in France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland have ...
22 Feb, 2022, 08.48 AM IST
India takes tough stand on tax treaties with MFN countriesMany local companies withheld a lower tax of 5% while remitting the dividend to these foreign shareholders. The practice, questioned by the...
07 Feb, 2022, 07.12 AM IST
Taxpayers from France, Swiss companies cannot claim low tax benefit by citing tax treaties with other OECD membersExperts claim that this will have a bearing on Indian arms of companies based in these countries and were engaged in litgation with Indian ...
03 Feb, 2022, 10.54 PM IST
MNCs scrutinising tax treaties to gauge DDT outgoMany are trying to find out if the status of most favoured nation would lead to additional benefits.
18 Feb, 2020, 03.51 PM IST