Tax Rules for Foreign Diamond Mining Companies in India
- Document
- Circular Circular No. 5/2026
- Effective
- Previous year 2024-25
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In short
Circular No. 5/2026 clarifies how foreign mining companies should report income from selling rough diamonds in India. It explains the specific definitions used to calculate taxes under the Safe Harbour Rules, which are simplified tax calculation methods.
What has changed
How it worked before
Previously, there was no clear guidance on whether sorted diamonds were considered raw diamonds for tax purposes. This ambiguity made it difficult for foreign mining companies to know if they qualified for the simplified Safe Harbour tax rates.
What has changed
The government has now clarified that sorted diamonds are not included in the definition of raw diamonds. This means companies must strictly follow the new definition when calculating their tax liability under the Income-tax Act, which is the law governing income taxes.
Who this affects
This affects foreign mining companies that sell rough diamonds within India's Special Notified Zones. If you are a foreign entity operating in these zones, you must ensure your diamond classification matches this new guidance.
What you should do
No action is required on your part as this is simply a clarification of existing tax rules. You should review your current tax filings to ensure your classification of diamonds aligns with this new definition.
The original document
| Issued by | IT |
|---|---|
| Document | Circular Circular No. 5/2026 |
| Full title | Circular No. 5/2026 |
| Effective | Previous year 2024-25 |
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