20 April 2011
I have made a payment to non-resident which is exempt from deduction of TDS u/s.195. Whether i have to obtain a certificate from CA in Form 15CB for acknowledging the same
21 April 2011
A new rule 37BB in the Income Tax Rules, 1962 (“the rules”) prescribing Form 15CA and Form 15CB to be filed in relation to remittances to non-residents under section 195(6) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (“the Act”). This new rule is effective from July 1, 2009 and shall apply to all remittances being made after July 1, 2009. The process that will have to be followed, before any remittance can be made, is as under—
Step 1 : Obtain a certificate from a Chartered Accountant in Form No 15CB
Step 2:Furnish the information in Form No15CA
Step 3:Electronically upload Form 15CA on the designated website
Step 4:Take Print out of Form 15CA and file a signed copy
Step 5:Remit money to the Non Resident
Please note that all the above steps have to be undertaken before remittance of money to the non-resident.