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Apple Seeks India Tax Law Changes to Boost iPhone Manufacturing Expansion

Apple is actively lobbying the Indian government to modify tax laws that could impose billions in additional taxes on its iPhone manufacturing operations. The current legislation treats Apple’s ownership of specialized equipment as a “business connection” making profits taxable in India.

Apple’s Tax Law Concerns in India

Apple is reportedly lobbying India’s government to modify income tax regulations that could potentially impose billions of dollars in additional taxes on its iPhone manufacturing operations, according to Reuters sources familiar with the matter. The technology giant’s lobbying efforts come as it expands its manufacturing presence in India while diversifying beyond China.