In case of Foreign securities what is the minimum period of holding for it to be considered as long term. Is it exceesding twelve months or exceeding thirty six months
Nishath Firdouse (CA ) (61 Points)
16 February 2009In case of Foreign securities what is the minimum period of holding for it to be considered as long term. Is it exceesding twelve months or exceeding thirty six months
somya
(ca )
(172 Points)
Replied 16 February 2009
hey nishath..i think its holding period must exceed 36 months for considering it as a long term asset.
Santhosh Poojary
(SIEMPRE AHÍ PARA TI)
(15607 Points)
Replied 16 February 2009
ITS ADVISABLE STUDY WITH BOTH ( INSTITUTE MATERIALS AND RERERENCE BOOK) USE INSTITUTE MATERIAL FOR BASIC CONCEPT.............
Generally, in the case of Securities that are listed in recognised stock exchange in India, then they are treated as Short Term Capital Asset if it is held not more than 12 months. And nothing is mentioned in this book about Foreign Securities.
Source : Students Guide to Income Tax - Taxmann
Ashish M
(Chartered Accountant)
(2731 Points)
Replied 17 February 2009
For calculating cap gains on foreign securities, holding period shall be taken as exceeding 36 months for LTCG........
As proviso to Sec.2(42A) specifies only indian securities, or securities listed on indian bourses or mutual funds.........
Hence any foreign security held for more than 36 months shall be taken as long term.......
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