Section 194Q - TDS on Purchase of Goods

Purchase of goods (introduced from 1 July 2021)

IT Act 2025Section 393, Chapter X (TDS, consolidated)full mapper →

Rate (Individual / HUF)

0.1%

Rate (Company / Firm)

0.1%

Threshold limit

₹50,00,000 per seller per FY

Due date: 7th of the following month (30 April for March). Surcharge and Health & Education Cess (4%) apply additionally. Under Section 206AA, TDS is at twice the normal rate if PAN is not furnished.

Key rules

  • Applicable if buyer's turnover in preceding FY exceeded ₹10 crore
  • 0.1% TDS on purchase amount exceeding ₹50 lakh from a single seller
  • 5% TDS if seller has not furnished PAN
  • Does not apply if TCS under 206C(1H) is already collected by seller

Frequently asked questions

Can both 194Q and 206C(1H) apply on the same transaction?

No. If both 194Q and 206C(1H) are applicable, 194Q takes precedence and the seller need not collect TCS under 206C(1H).

Is 194Q applicable to purchase of services?

No. Section 194Q covers only goods. Purchases of services are covered by other sections (194C, 194J, etc.).

How is the ₹50 lakh threshold calculated?

The threshold applies per buyer-seller combination in a financial year. Once cumulative purchases from a single seller cross ₹50 lakh, TDS must be deducted on subsequent payments.

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