What does the U.S.-India tax treaty mean for my U.S. LLC?
I am an Indian resident who owns a single-member LLC in the United States providing IT services. I want to understand the key provisions of the U.S.-India tax treaty that apply to my situation. What are the withholding rates for different income types? Does India recognize the LLC as a transparent entity for treaty purposes?
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