In the Vodafone case, the Supreme Court of India found that tax planning within the law will be valid as long as it does not amount to a colourable device.
India vs Vodafone International Holdings BV, 2012, Supreme Court
Category: Digital Economy, Tax Avoidance Schemes | Tag: Colourable devices, India, Netherlands, Tax planning, Tax schemes
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