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Foreign companies operating in India continue to face large tax disputes, with claims ranging from tariff evasion to misclassified imports. High-profile cases include Samsung’s $601 million penalty, Volkswagen’s $1.4 billion tax notice, and Vodafone’s infamous $2 billion tax demand.
Key Tax Disputes:
🔹 Samsung – Ordered to pay $601 million for allegedly dodging tariffs on imported telecom equipment.
🔹 Volkswagen – Facing $1.4 billion in taxes over car part imports, arguing the demand is “impossibly enormous.”
🔹 Kia – Accused of $155 million in tax evasion over import misclassification.
🔹 Vodafone – A $2 billion tax case related to its 2007 Hutchison Whampoa acquisition, later ruled in its favor by international arbitration.
🔹 Cairn Energy – Dispute over $1.4 billion in taxes from a 2007 reorganization, settled in 2021.
🔹 Pernod Ricard – Accused of undervaluing imports, leading to a $250 million tax claim.
🔹 BYD – Under investigation for underpaying $8.37 million in taxes on car part imports.
Tax disputes remain a key challenge for foreign investors in India, often leading to years-long litigation and impacting business confidence. While some companies have won legal battles, others continue to contest claims or negotiate settlements.
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