New Presumptive Taxation for Non-Residents w.e.f April 2026

Section 44BBD is proposed presumptive taxation scheme for non-resident companies those who will be providing services or technology in India. To ensure tax certainty and promote Electronics Manufacturing industry, a new presumptive taxation scheme is proposed under Section 44BBD for non-residents.

As per Budget 2025
In order to ensure certainty and promotion of this industry, it is proposed to provide a presumptive taxation regime for non-residents engaged in the business of providing services or technology, to a resident company which are establishing or operating electronics manufacturing facility or a connected facility for manufacturing or producing electronic goods, article or thing in India, under a scheme notified by the Central Government in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and satisfies such conditions as prescribed in the rules.

Effective Date

  • The amendment will apply from April 1, 2026.
  • It will be effective for AY 2026-27 onwards.

Objective

To make India a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing, a comprehensive program for the development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem.

Role of Non-Residents

Non-resident companies will be given support in setting up electronics manufacturing facilities in India by:

  • Providing technology
  • Offering support services

Who will be benefited?

Non-residents providing services or technology to a resident company engaged in electronics manufacturing under a notified government scheme.

Deemed Profit Calculation

25% of the total revenue received by the non-resident will be considered as taxable profit.

Effective Tax Rate

The effective tax payable will be less than 10% on gross receipts for non-resident companies.

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