Multinational franchisee model may face higher GST on Royalty income
Multinational hotel chains and tech companies that operate through franchisee models in India have come under their royalty income with the indirect tax department questioning the nature of agreement with their franchisees and demand higher GST. Most multinationals pay 12% goods and services tax (GST) on the amount, but the department is seeking to levy 18% GST.
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