Competent authority (CA)

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Competent authority (CA)

Competent Authority (CA) – The Competent Authority is the designated government official or agency responsible for administering and enforcing international tax agreements. It handles mutual agreement procedures (MAP) to resolve disputes related to double taxation, transfer pricing, and treaty interpretation between countries.

Example: In India, the Competent Authority is the Joint Secretary (Foreign Tax and Tax Research Division) in the Ministry of Finance.

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