Correct Answer
✅ Option B — 6% Equalisation Levy under Section 165 (₹30,000)
All Options:
- A2% Equalisation Levy under Section 165A (₹10,000)
- B6% Equalisation Levy under Section 165 (₹30,000) ✓
- CTDS @ 10% under Section 194J (₹50,000)
- DNil, since payment to foreign entities for cloud advertising is exempt from levy
Detailed Solution & Explanation
1. **Applicability (Section 165)**: Equalisation levy applies to consideration received or receivable by a non-resident for specified services (online advertisement, digital advertising space).
2. **Threshold**: Exceeds in a financial year.
3. **Rate**: **6%** on the gross consideration.
Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.
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