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Tax and regulatory clarity for businesses and individuals crossing borders.
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What is nri taxation & international advisory?
International business advisory covers the tax and regulatory framework for individuals and companies operating across borders. For individuals: NRI residency determination, Indian income tax filing, DTAA benefit claims, and FEMA compliance for investments in India. For businesses: transfer pricing documentation, cross-border structuring for tax efficiency, Form 15CB for foreign remittances, and expat tax management. Indian tax law, FEMA, and the 94+ tax treaties India has signed create a complex multi-layered framework that requires specialist knowledge, not generic income tax experience.
Who it's for
Is this right for you?
- Non-resident Indians (NRIs) with income from Indian sources — rent, dividends, capital gains, or salary
- Indian residents with foreign income or foreign assets that must be disclosed
- Companies with foreign subsidiaries or parent companies requiring transfer pricing documentation
- Businesses making foreign remittances that require a Form 15CB from a CA
- Expatriates working in India who need to navigate Indian tax residency and double taxation
When you need this
- You've moved abroad and aren't sure whether you're still a tax resident in India
- You've sold a property in India as an NRI and need to understand the TDS implications and refund process
- Your company is making a payment to a foreign vendor and the bank has asked for Form 15CA/15CB
- You've received foreign stock options or RSUs from your employer and don't know how to report them
- Your company has a foreign subsidiary and the tax department has issued a transfer pricing notice
What you get
Key benefits
Treaty-aware specialists
India has tax treaties with 94+ countries, each with different provisions on residency, withholding rates, and permanent establishment. Our professionals know the relevant treaty provisions for your specific situation.
FEMA compliance built in
For NRIs, the FEMA framework governs what can be remitted, invested, and repatriated. Many NRI tax professionals miss the FEMA angle. Our panel specialists handle both simultaneously.
Form 15CB from CA-credentialed professionals
Form 15CB must be signed by a Chartered Accountant. Every professional on our panel for this service is CA-credentialed and can issue this certificate.
Common questions
Frequently asked
How is NRI residency determined for Indian tax purposes?
NRI residency for income tax is determined under Section 6 of the Income Tax Act based on days of physical presence in India in the relevant financial year and the preceding 10 years. The classification (Resident, NOR — Not Ordinarily Resident, or NRI) determines which income is taxable in India. The rules changed significantly in 2020 — Indian citizens with no tax residence anywhere (stateless persons) are now deemed Indian tax residents.
Does an NRI need to file a tax return in India?
An NRI must file an Indian income tax return if their total India-sourced income exceeds the basic exemption limit (₹3 lakh for individuals below 60 as of FY2024), or if they want to claim a refund of TDS deducted on Indian income. Even below the threshold, filing is often advisable to document the NRI status and avoid potential inquiries.
What is Form 15CB and when is it required?
Form 15CB is a CA certificate required for foreign remittances that are chargeable to tax in India and exceed ₹5 lakh. Before a bank processes such a remittance, it requires Form 15CA (self-certification) and Form 15CB (CA certificate confirming tax deducted). Certain payments are exempt (refunds, import payments, salary). The CA must determine the applicable tax treaty provisions and withholding rate.
What is transfer pricing and who needs TP documentation?
Transfer pricing rules require that transactions between a company and its related parties across international borders be priced at arm's length — as if between independent parties. Any company with international related-party transactions must maintain a contemporaneous transfer pricing study (Master File, Local File, and CbCR for larger companies) and obtain a Form 3CEB signed by a CA before filing its income tax return.
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