Podcasts 17th Feb 2025
In the latest episode of the ELP Podcast Series: India-Mauritius Tax Treaty: Unpacking the Impact of the 2025 circular on grandfathered investments and PPT scrutiny, Sanskriti Tiwari, Assistant Manager Corporate Communications, speaks to our Partner Rahul Charkha, and Feroz Hematally, Regional Tax Head at IQEQ Mauritius, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the India-Mauritius Tax Treaty. The discussion unpacks how Mauritius became a favored investment route into India, offering tax-free exits on investments made before 2017, and how the 2017 protocol shifted taxing rights to India for subsequent investments. Fast forward to 2024, uncertainty loomed over whether the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) could override these grandfathered benefits.
A game-changing January 2025 circular finally put concerns to rest, confirming that pre-2017 investments remain protected. The conversation also highlights why investors must maintain economic substance to avoid scrutiny, as tax authorities continue to assess the legitimacy of transactions. With unresolved questions around Tax Residency Certificates (TRCs), the episode offers key insights into navigating compliance challenges in an ever-evolving tax landscape. The episode concludes with key recommendations for clients from both India and Mauritius perspective, including proactive structure reviews, case-by-case evaluations and continued vigilance regarding evolving tax regulations.
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