Mauritius to amend India-Mauritius DTAA

Mauritius to amend India-Mauritius DTAA mind map
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Mauritius Cabinet decided to amend
To comply with BEPS minimum standards
Part of global tax agreement
When
Protocol signed recently
No specific date mentioned
Why
Tighten anti-abuse provisions
Curb treaty abuse, revenue loss
Prevent double non-taxation
Streamline investment flow
What
Source-based taxation
Capital Gains
Interest
India to tax Mauritius investments
First time since 1983
Starting next year
Where
Applies to investments from Mauritius to India
Who
India and Mauritius governments
Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) involved
How
Amendment of tax treaty
Compliance with BEPS rules
Significance
Discourages source-based tax evasion
Encourages transparent financial flows
Challenges
Potential reduction in FDI from Mauritius
From $15.72 billion (2016-17) to $6.13 billion (2022-23)
Way Forward
Implementation of amended provisions
Monitoring and enforcement

The amendment of the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) aims to address long-standing issues such as treaty abuse and round-tripping of funds, which have impacted fiscal fairness and transparency between the two nations. By incorporating provisions for source-based taxation of capital gains and interest, the amendment signifies a major shift in how investments from Mauritius into India will be taxed, aligning with global standards to combat tax evasion and enhance tax compliance. This move is expected to have significant implications for the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) from Mauritius to India, ensuring that such flows are transparent and aligned with international tax norms.

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