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Technical consultany - section 44aa

Dipen (article) (463 Points)

11 March 2017

Hi,

Section 44AA specifies Technical consultancy as profession. Is there any detailed explanation in income tax rules or some case law mentioning what is technical consultancy?

Please advice

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Dhirajlal Rambhia (SEO Sai Gr. Hosp.) (183048 Points)
Replied 12 March 2017

In accordance to section 9 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 ("the Act"), Fees for Technical Services (FTS) is defined as any consideration for the rendering of any managerial, technical or consultancy services" including the provision of services of technical or other personnel.

Dictionary meaning of the same comes to:

Managerial: Services relating to a manager or to the functions, responsibilities, or position of management

Technical: Services relating to, or involving the practical, mechanical, or industrial arts or the applied sciences

Consultancy: the act of offering expert or professional advice in a field

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Replied 25 October 2017

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Replied 05 February 2019

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Replied 05 July 2019

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Vimal Goyal (14 Points)
Replied 06 January 2020

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