Govt should keep in abeyance equalisation levy on non-resident e-commerce companies: Experts

The government should consider keeping in abeyance the 2 per cent equalisation levy on e-commerce companies as there are ambiguities surrounding its applicability, tax experts said.

Budget 2020-21, presented in February, expanded the scope of “equalisation levy” to include consideration received by e-commerce operators from e-commerce supply or services.