Income Tax: Benefit of capital gains not available on commercial property – suraj nangia

Mumbai bench of the Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal in favour of the US multinational sets a precedent for the taxation of the franchise model good news for franchises of foreign brands that already operate across India. Foreign multinationals can expand their brand presence in India through a franchise agreement without suffering a higher tax burden imposed on permanent establishments (PE) following the Domino’s Pizza case.

Suraj Nangia, Partner answers the queries on personal tax for Financial Express readers .