The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recently organised a major outreach webinar titled “Decoding the New Income-tax Act, 2025: International Tax and Transfer Pricing Aspects” to help taxpayers, multinational businesses, and tax professionals understand the transition to the new Income-tax Act, 2025 and Income-tax Rules, 2026. The webinar was jointly organised by the Income Tax Department and PwC India on June 9, 2026.
The CBDT webinar on New Income-tax Act 2025 attracted more than 1,100 participants from 16 overseas jurisdictions, including the USA, UK, Australia, China, Singapore, Cyprus, Japan, Mauritius, Qatar, and the UAE. The event highlighted India’s growing focus on international taxation reforms, transfer pricing compliance, and global tax transparency.
CBDT Focuses on Smooth Transition to the New Income-tax Act 2025
The CBDT webinar on New Income-tax Act 2025 was part of the government’s broader effort to simplify tax laws and improve taxpayer awareness. Senior Income Tax Department officials explained the key structural reforms introduced under the new law and how these changes will affect international taxation and transfer pricing compliance in India.
Ms. Monica Bhatia, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation), addressed participants and emphasised the collaborative efforts between the Income Tax Department and stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the new Income-tax Act, 2025.
She also discussed the increasing importance of international cooperation in taxation matters and India’s expanding role in the global tax ecosystem. According to tax experts, the new framework aims to simplify compliance while improving transparency in cross-border transactions.
Major International Tax and Transfer Pricing Changes Explained
One of the key highlights of the CBDT webinar on New Income-tax Act 2025 was the detailed discussion on transfer pricing provisions and international taxation reforms.
The Income Tax Department explained how the new law restructures and modernises transfer pricing regulations while maintaining the arm’s length pricing principle. Tax authorities also highlighted the significance of documentation, reporting standards, and dispute resolution mechanisms for multinational enterprises operating in India.
The webinar covered important areas such as:
- Transfer pricing reporting requirements
- International transaction disclosures
- Associated enterprise rules
- Advance Pricing Agreements (APA)
- Safe Harbour provisions
- Cross-border tax compliance
Officials also compared the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 with the newly introduced Income-tax Act, 2025 to help taxpayers understand the practical impact of the changes.
Importance of Advance Pricing Agreements and Safe Harbour Rules
During the CBDT webinar on New Income-tax Act 2025, special emphasis was placed on Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and Safe Harbour provisions.
Ms. Monica Bhatia highlighted that APAs continue to play an important role in reducing transfer pricing disputes and providing certainty to multinational companies. APAs help taxpayers determine transfer pricing methods in advance, thereby reducing litigation risks and ensuring smoother compliance.
Similarly, Safe Harbour provisions were discussed as an important mechanism for simplifying compliance and reducing tax disputes in specified sectors and transactions. Tax professionals believe that these provisions can significantly improve ease of doing business for multinational corporations in India.
Interactive Session Helped Clarify Taxpayer Queries
The CBDT webinar on New Income-tax Act 2025 also included an interactive question-and-answer session where participants raised several queries regarding international taxation, transfer pricing reporting, and procedural changes under the new law.
Senior officers from the Income Tax Department responded to the questions and clarified various practical concerns related to compliance obligations, documentation requirements, and reporting timelines.
Participants appreciated the initiative and welcomed the government’s efforts to improve taxpayer engagement and transparency through educational outreach programmes.
Why This Webinar Matters for Businesses and Tax Professionals
The CBDT webinar on New Income-tax Act 2025 is important for multinational companies, tax consultants, chartered accountants, and businesses involved in cross-border transactions.
As India strengthens its international taxation framework and aligns with global tax standards, businesses must stay updated with evolving transfer pricing regulations and reporting requirements.
Experts believe that the new Income-tax Act, 2025 and Income-tax Rules, 2026 will bring greater clarity, simplified compliance, and improved administrative efficiency. However, taxpayers dealing with international transactions should carefully review the new provisions to avoid reporting errors and potential scrutiny.
With increasing focus on digital tax administration and global information sharing, understanding transfer pricing rules and international taxation mechanisms has become more important than ever.
The CBDT webinar on New Income-tax Act 2025 provided valuable insights into India’s evolving international tax and transfer pricing framework. The outreach initiative reflects the government’s commitment to creating a transparent, technology-driven, and taxpayer-friendly compliance environment.
Businesses and tax professionals should closely monitor future updates under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and ensure timely compliance with the revised transfer pricing and international taxation provisions to avoid disputes and maintain regulatory compliance.
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