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When an NRI returns to India temporarily or permanently, one of the most overlooked areas<\/em> is the change in taxability and foreign asset compliance.
\nHere\u2019s a clear guide every returning NRI should follow<\/p>\n<\/span>Determine Your Residential Status (MOST Crucial Step)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nResidential status depends only on physical presence, not on visa\/OCI\/passport. You can fall into one of these categories:<\/p>\n
\n- Resident & Ordinarily Resident (ROR): Full resident. Global income is taxable.<\/li>\n
- Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR): You qualify as RNOR if you were an NRI in 9 out of 10 preceding years OR you stayed in India \u2264 729 days in the last 7 years.<\/li>\n
- RNOR = tax benefits + limited taxation<\/li>\n
- Non-Resident (NR)\u2014Only\u00a0Indian income is taxable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Why Residential Status Matters<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nBecause taxability COMPLETELY CHANGES:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>ROR<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\u27a1 Global income taxable in India.
\n\u27a1 Foreign assets must be declared.
\n\u27a1 Stringent compliance applies.<\/p>\n
<\/span>RNOR & NR<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\u27a1 Only<\/em> Indian income taxable.
\n\u27a1 Foreign income not taxed<\/em> unless received in India.
\n\u27a1 Foreign assets not reportable<\/em> in Schedule FA.<\/p>\n<\/span>After Becoming ROR, These Become Taxable in India<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nIf you turn ROR, the following are fully taxable:<\/p>\n
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