Delhi HC rules EY US secondment fees taxable in India, MNCs face higher costs for foreign talent

Multinational corporations in India face a new tax challenge following a High Court ruling against EY US. The court determined that payments for employees deputed to India constitute taxable 'foreign technical services' (FTS), not mere cost reimbursements. This decision could increase the cost of bringing in foreign expertise by up to 10%, prompting companies to re-evaluate their secondment arrangements and potential GST liabilities.

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