NRI Tax Services & Guidance
Income tax filing from outside India, property sale, migration, foreign salary and every NRI tax issue, handled by experts.
NRI taxation made clear
Your tax position depends on your residential status, source of income and the treaty between India and your country of residence. GstMan's NRI desk covers every common situation: income tax filing from outside India, property sales, migration, foreign salary, returning to India, NRO/NRE accounts, repatriation and DTAA. We also give expert opinions on accounting and tax cases.
Most common NRI issues we solve
Selling property in India
TDS, capital gains, Form 13 and repatriation.
Learn more →Migrating abroad
Status change, accounts and filings.
Learn more →Foreign salary & income
When overseas income is taxable in India.
Learn more →Filing from outside India
ITR-2 / ITR-3 filed online from any country.
Learn more →Returning to India
RNOR planning and disclosures.
Learn more →Repatriation
Form 15CA/15CB and FEMA limits.
Learn more →All NRI services
NRI Tax Filing in India
File your Indian income tax return from anywhere: rent, NRO interest, capital gains and TDS refunds.
Learn more →NRI Property Sale Tax, TDS and Repatriation
Capital gains, TDS under section 195, lower deduction certificate and remittance of sale proceeds.
Learn more →Lower / Nil TDS Certificate (Form 13) for NRIs
Apply for a lower or nil deduction certificate so buyers or payers deduct only the real tax.
Learn more →Tax Guidance for Migrating From India
A tax and compliance plan for moving abroad: status change, accounts, investments and filings.
Learn more →Returning to India: RNOR and Resident Tax Planning
Plan your return: RNOR years, foreign income, asset disclosure and account conversion.
Learn more →DTAA and Foreign Tax Credit Support
Avoid double taxation using TRC, Form 10F, treaty rates and Form 67.
Learn more →Repatriation Support: Form 15CA / 15CB
Remit funds abroad compliantly: certificates, TDS clearance and FEMA documentation.
Learn more →NRE, NRO and FCNR Account Tax Guidance
Choose and manage NRI accounts correctly and treat interest and TDS properly.
Learn more →NRI Investment Tax: Shares, Mutual Funds and Bonds
Capital gains, TDS and reporting on Indian investments by NRIs.
Learn more →NRI Rental Income Tax in India
Tax on rent from Indian property: TDS by tenants, deductions, and filing.
Learn more →Income Tax Filing From Outside India: Foreign Salary and Overseas Income
Understand when overseas salary, business and investment income must be reported in India.
Learn more →NRI tax filing from your country
Living elsewhere? Ask us: we file for NRIs in every country.
Free NRI tools
NRI Residential Status Calculator
Find out if you are NRI, RNOR or Resident for Indian tax purposes based on your days in India.
Learn more →NRI Property Sale TDS Calculator
Estimate capital gains tax and TDS when an NRI sells property in India and plan lower TDS.
Learn more →ITR Form Finder
Answer a few questions to find ITR-1, ITR-2, ITR-3 or ITR-4 for your income and status.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Who is an NRI for income tax purposes?
A person who is not resident in India for the year, determined by days spent in India (182-day, 60/120-day and 365-day tests) and special rules for citizens and PIOs.
Do NRIs have to file income tax returns in India?
If Indian income exceeds the basic exemption limit, or in cases such as capital gains or TDS refund claims. Filing is also required to claim losses.
Is foreign salary taxable in India for an NRI?
Generally no, if earned and received outside India while the person is a non-resident.
What is TDS on property sale by an NRI?
TDS under section 195 applies on capital gains (12.5% for long-term plus surcharge/cess), but buyers commonly deduct on the full sale value unless a lower deduction certificate is obtained.
How can an NRI repatriate property sale proceeds?
Through the NRO account, subject to FEMA limits (generally USD 1 million per financial year), tax payment and Form 15CA/15CB.
What is RNOR?
Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident: a transitional status with relief on foreign income, often relevant to returning NRIs.
Is NRE account interest taxable?
No. NRE interest is exempt in India for non-residents. NRO interest is taxable with TDS.
What is DTAA?
A treaty between India and another country to avoid double taxation. Benefits need TRC and Form 10F documentation.
Can GstMan file my Indian ITR if I live abroad?
Yes. We work online with NRIs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore and other countries.
What taxes apply when I move abroad from India?
Your residential status changes, bank accounts must be re-designated, Indian income remains taxable in India and you may have reporting obligations in the new country.
NRI articles
NRI Property Sale in Chennai: TDS, Capital Gains and Repatriation
Chennai flats and plots held by NRIs in the Gulf, US and Singapore are frequently sold, bringing TDS and repatriation questions.
Returning NRIs to Bengaluru: RNOR, Foreign Assets and Tax Planning
Many NRIs return to Bengaluru for tech careers or startups and need to plan the transition years.
Is Salary Earned Abroad Taxable in India? NRIs, RNOR and Residents
When foreign salary is taxable in India and how double taxation is avoided.