Mauritius Ratifies Tax Protocol Granting India Greater Powers to Probe Offshore Entities
The Mauritius cabinet ratified a 2024 tax protocol enhancing Indian tax authorities' powers to directly question offshore entities suspected of tax avoidance. The protocol introduces the principal purpose test (PPT), denying treaty benefits if tax evasion is a primary motive, aligning with OECD guidelines. This amendment to the India-Mauritius double taxation avoidance agreement aims to ensure treaty benefits serve legitimate commercial purposes, following precedents like the Tiger Global verdict and strengthening substance requirements for foreign investments.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 22 Jul, 07:10 pm. Other outlets followed.