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Supreme Court ruling threatens tax treaty benefits for Indian investors in UAE
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Published on 24 April 2026
Residency certificates may not be enough for treaty relief
A Supreme Court ruling touching the Tiger Global-Flipkart dispute could tighten how Indian investors claim UAE tax treaty benefits. The court suggests that simply producing tax residency certificates may not suffice. Investors may need to prove genuine commercial substance and effective management in the UAE, raising scrutiny for high-net-worth individuals and family offices operating from Dubai.
- Supreme Court ruling challenges reliance on tax residency certificates
- UAE treaty benefits may require proof of commercial substance
- Effective management and real business activity could be scrutinized
- Likely impact on Indian HNIs and family offices in Dubai
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