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Overview
When you move abroad your residential status, bank accounts, investments and filing obligations change. We prepare a migration plan so you stay compliant in India and in the new country.
Key rules to know
- Residential status for the year of departure may be split between resident and non-resident periods.
- Resident bank accounts must be re-designated as NRO/NRE.
- PPF, EPF, mutual funds and insurance need review.
- Foreign tax residency creates reporting obligations abroad.
How GstMan helps
- Departure-year tax planning
- Account and investment re-designation guidance
- Indian ITR for departure year
- Coordination with destination-country accountants
Documents usually needed
- Passport and visa
- Travel history
- Employment letters
- Bank and investment statements
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not informing banks
- Missing the Indian ITR in the departure year
- Ignoring destination-country reporting
NRI tax filing by country
NRI tax filing from UAENRI tax filing from Saudi ArabiaNRI tax filing from QatarNRI tax filing from KuwaitNRI tax filing from OmanNRI tax filing from BahrainNRI tax filing from UKNRI tax filing from USANRI tax filing from CanadaNRI tax filing from AustraliaNRI tax filing from SingaporeNRI tax filing from GermanyNRI tax filing from Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to file Indian tax returns after moving abroad?
If you have taxable Indian income (rent, interest, gains) you will generally still need to file.
Should I close my Indian bank accounts?
Not necessarily, but they must be converted to NRO/NRE accounts as appropriate.
Related guides
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Moving Abroad From India: Tax and Compliance Checklist for Emigrants
What to do with your PAN, bank accounts, investments and tax filings when you migrate to the UK, USA, UAE, Canada or Australia.
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Residential Status in India: NRI, RNOR and Resident Explained
The 182-day, 60-day, 120-day and 365-day rules in plain language, plus RNOR and deemed residency.