One of the Shipping & Logistics Company says that TDS u/s 94C is not applicable for Ocean Freight and says the amount of Ocean Freight will be paid to Liner in Full. How far his justification is correct.
21 February 2011
TDS not applicable on ocean freight and sea freight if it is paid to non residents and if he has exemption certificate u/s 172 of income tax act. Generally Non resident shipping co. have this certificate.