What is Form 10F? If you are a non-resident and intend to understand what is Form 10F and why it is required, this Article is for you.

Importance of Form 10F

Every country has certain domestic tax laws, and it also enters into international tax agreements with other foreign countries, to avoid double taxation of income of tax residents of those countries. In the Indian context, in order to avail the benefit of the tax treaties entered into by India with other countries, people who claim to be tax residents of those countries, have to provide certain documents. The documents which are required to be provided are as under: –

• Form 10 F;
• No PE certificate ;
• Tax residence certificate.

Electronic Filing of Form 10F

Form 10 F is to be provided in physical form till September 30, 2023. However, the non-resident is to file it electronically on the income tax portal after September 30, 2023. The process for such electronic filing is as under: –

1. Register on the Income Tax e-Filing Portal
2. The Permanent Account Number (PAN)
3. Digital signature of authorized signatory
4. Tax Residency Certificate from the Resident State.

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