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Joined June 2009
Hi,
Even though it is an export commission, one thing needs to be clear is to whom the commission is being paid. If the payee is resident in india, then TDS would be deducted under sec 194H and not under 195.
Further, even if the payment is made to the Non resident, then TDS would have to be deducted u/s195 @ 20% or the rate specified in DTAA agreement made with the payee's country where he is assesible to income tax. India has entered into DTAA agreements with no. of countries which specifies the rate of tax for various circumstances. TDS would be deducted at the rate as per Sec 195 i.e. 20% (for non pan holder) or rate in force as per DTAA whichever is lower.
So if DTAA rate is 10%, u need to deduct the TDS @ 10% and not as per 20% which is as per sec 195.
Hope This solves ur query.
Regards
Manoj B. Gavali