CCIA Welcomes India’s Removal of Discriminatory Digital Services Tax

CCIA Welcomes India’s Removal of Discriminatory Digital Services Tax

Washington – The Indian government officially eliminated its 6 percent tax on digital advertisements after India’s Parliament passed the 2025 Finance Bill. The move, introduced via amendment by the Finance Minister, will come into effect on April 1.  The tax, which was introduced in 2016, has long been viewed as a discriminatory measure, given its exclusive focus on non-resident service providers.  By generating up to $400 million a year, the bu…