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Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2015-16 (AY 2016-17) to be used by Tonnage Tax companies having Space / Slot arrangements.

Applicable to: Tonnage Tax Companies having Space / Slot arrangements
Effective Date: Financial Year 2015-16 (AY 2016-17)
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Net Tonnage Factor Calculation

The Net Tonnage Factor for Financial Year 2015-16 (AY 2016-17) has been calculated as 8679.

  • Calculation: Aggregate Net Tonnage of qualifying ships divided by the total number of such ships at the end of the preceding financial year.
  • Usage: To be used in conjunction with the Net Tonnage of slot/space charters calculated under the CBDT notification dated 29.03.05 to work out the minimum training requirement for such arrangements for the FY 2015-16.
Note: The Net Tonnage Factor is to be used in conjunction with the Net Tonnage of slot/space charters to calculate the minimum training requirement.
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