Saturday 31 August 2019

CBDT forms dedicated cell for start-ups to redress tax grievances



This Flash News explains a recent Order dated 30 August 2019 issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for setting-up of a dedicated cell for start-ups (“Start-up Cell”) to redress the grievances and address the various issues under Indian Tax Laws (ITL), including angel tax. The CBDT Order is issued in light of the announcement made by the Finance Minister in Budget Speech as also at the press meeting held on 23 August 2019.
The Start-up Cell comprises of the officials from different hierarchy at CBDT and can be contacted over telephone number (011-23095479/23093070 (F)) and email id (startupcell.cbdt@gov.in).
The CBDT Order is issued to implement the announcement made by the Finance Minister in Budget Speech on 5 July 2019 as also at the press meeting held on 23 August 2019 and is the latest in a series of proactive steps undertaken by CBDT to provide impetus to Start-up industry and clarify the ambiguities under the ITL.

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