{"id":5466,"date":"2023-03-25T12:22:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T12:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/?p=5466"},"modified":"2026-01-24T18:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T18:22:22","slug":"taxability-on-shares-esop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxability on Shares &#038; ESOP outside India"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taxability-on-Shares-ESOP..jpeg\" alt=\"Taxability on Shares &amp; ESOP.\" width=\"1130\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taxability-on-Shares-ESOP..jpeg 687w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taxability-on-Shares-ESOP.-300x197.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" \/><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dce54934a40\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dce54934a40\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Income_Tax_Taxability_on_Shares_ESOP_outside_India\" title=\"Income Tax Taxability on Shares &amp; ESOP outside India\">Income Tax Taxability on Shares &amp; ESOP outside India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#The_following_are_some_principles_for_buying_overseas_foreign_stocks\" title=\"The following are some principles for buying overseas\/ foreign stocks.\">The following are some principles for buying overseas\/ foreign stocks.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#The_Actual_Fact\" title=\"The Actual Fact\">The Actual Fact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#ESOP_has_mutual_benefits_for_the_his_employees_employer\" title=\"ESOP has mutual benefits for the his employees &amp; employer, \">ESOP has mutual benefits for the his employees &amp; employer, <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Tax_Implications_associated_with_Direct_Investment\" title=\"Tax Implications associated with Direct Investment\">Tax Implications associated with Direct Investment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Long_Term_Capital_Gain\" title=\"Long Term Capital Gain\">Long Term Capital Gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Short_Term_Capital_Gain\" title=\"Short Term Capital Gain\">Short Term Capital Gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Tax_Implications_via_ESOP\" title=\"Tax Implications via ESOP\">Tax Implications via ESOP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Disclosure_Reporting_in_ITR_Form\" title=\"Disclosure &amp; Reporting in ITR Form.\">Disclosure &amp; Reporting in ITR Form.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#To_summarize-_Complete_Framework_ESOP_RSU_Taxation_Compliance_India\" title=\"To summarize-\u00a0Complete Framework\u00a0ESOP \/ RSU Taxation &amp; Compliance (India)\">To summarize-\u00a0Complete Framework\u00a0ESOP \/ RSU Taxation &amp; Compliance (India)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Grant_Stage_ESOP_RSU\" title=\"Grant Stage (ESOP \/ RSU)\">Grant Stage (ESOP \/ RSU)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Indian_ESOPs\" title=\"Indian ESOPs\">Indian ESOPs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#ESOP_Tax_Deferral_%E2%80%93_Section_80-IAC_Startups\" title=\"ESOP Tax Deferral \u2013 Section 80-IAC (Startups) :\u00a0\">ESOP Tax Deferral \u2013 Section 80-IAC (Startups) :\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#RSUs_ESOPs_from_Foreign_Companies_US_EU_etc\" title=\"RSUs \/ ESOPs from Foreign Companies (US, EU, etc.)\">RSUs \/ ESOPs from Foreign Companies (US, EU, etc.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#FMV_Determination\" title=\"FMV Determination\u00a0\">FMV Determination\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Indian_ESOPs-2\" title=\"Indian ESOPs\">Indian ESOPs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#RSUs\" title=\"RSUs\">RSUs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Sale_of_Shares_%E2%80%93_Capital_Gains\" title=\"Sale of Shares \u2013 Capital Gains\">Sale of Shares \u2013 Capital Gains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Capital_Gains_Tax_Rates_Post_23_July_2024\" title=\"Capital Gains Tax Rates (Post 23 July 2024)\">Capital Gains Tax Rates (Post 23 July 2024)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Non-Resident_Indian_NRI_Services_Tax_Regulatory_Compliance_and_Advisory\" title=\"Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Services: Tax &amp; Regulatory Compliance and Advisory\">Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Services: Tax &amp; Regulatory Compliance and Advisory<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/taxability-on-shares-esop\/#Employment_Considerations\" title=\"Employment Considerations\">Employment Considerations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Taxability_on_Shares_ESOP_outside_India\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Income Tax Taxability on Shares &amp; ESOP outside India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic primary goal behind any loan term &amp; short-term investment strategy is to generate the maximum return on our investment. So this the basic reason, people use to move towards investment in foreign stocks for good return on investment.<\/li>\n<li>To demonstrate, long-term investment in scalable, alluring worldwide firms can generate hug profits. For instance, if you had made an investment in one of the major digital firms such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, etc. about ten years ago, you would currently be enjoying excellent return.<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, if you are a knowledgeable investor, you could indeed diversify your stock investments by geographically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_following_are_some_principles_for_buying_overseas_foreign_stocks\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>The following are some principles for buying overseas\/ foreign stocks.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You could purchase shares of a foreign firms via using various methods such as Direct Investment or<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Personal Investment<\/li>\n<li>(ESOPs) Employee Stock Option Plan of an regime whose start-up business is located outside from India. Therefore, Employee Stock Option Plan\u00a0gives the right to\u00a0Indian\u00a0employees to subscribe to shares of the\u00a0parent company\u00a0at a predetermined rate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Moreover, tax implications allied with such investment become a sufficient points of Ideas for local investors. Therefore, we&#8217;d like to shed some light on the tax implications of<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Investment in foreign stock from India.<\/li>\n<li>Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) of start up firms which is situated outside from india.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Actual_Fact\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>The Actual Fact<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now in trend that Investment in the global stock market is a fresh, growing rapidly practice among Indian investors.<\/p>\n<p>Those who are not aware absolutely, Indian residents can buy shares of global firms which are listed on foreign stock exchanges. However, they should hold about 10% shares in the entity in which the investment is being made, and must not have any control over it.<\/p>\n<p>Yes for sure, if you&#8217;re an Indian resident, you can buy a stock in companies such as Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.<\/p>\n<p>How?<\/p>\n<p>By:<\/p>\n<p>Either create an account with an Indian broker who has connections to foreign agents like HDFC Securities, Axis Securities, Kotak Securities, ICICI Direct, etc.,<\/p>\n<p>Or, via straight away open an account with foreign broker who is active in India such as Trade station, Saxo Bank, Charles Schwab.<\/p>\n<p>Though, now a days MNCs are hiring employees from through out the world since then, the ESOP is also way of investing in the Start-up companies which is located outside India.<\/p>\n<p>Those Employees who consent for Employee Stock Option Plan\u00a0 could obtain the stocks of the Employer firms if they accomplish some condition such as accomplishment of a specific Nos. of year in the entity or revenue goals set by the entity etc.<\/p>\n<p>On realization of the conditions proposed by the employer company, the ESOP is vested with the employees.<\/p>\n<p>Foreign companies frequently grant shares under the ESOP Plan to Indian residents who work for or serve as directors of a parent company office or branch in India.<\/p>\n<p>Residents alone may occupy up to 10% of such overseas company paid-up capital in shares under the Employee Benefits Scheme they propose, whether listed or unlisted, at a fixed or predetermined price (normally below market value of shares).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESOP_has_mutual_benefits_for_the_his_employees_employer\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>ESOP has mutual benefits for the his employees &amp; employer, <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>By providing ESOP, the employer is able to conserve skilled people, conserve cash flow, boost productivity, and get increase profitability. The employee is encouraged to work hard because he stands to gain if the employer company succeeds, creating a win-win situation. This increased profitability also has an impact on the market value and intrinsic value of the employer company&#8217;s shares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Implications_associated_with_Direct_Investment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Tax Implications associated with Direct Investment<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reserve Bank of India Permits Investment in Multinational Companies via numerous way such as Income Tax Act 1961 companies, Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), overseas Direct Investment (ODI) under The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Certain rules set forth by the Indian government may be required of investors in foreign stocks.<\/li>\n<li>First of all, we must identify income tax taxpayer\u2019s location in respect of establish whether taxes are appropriate. It is dependent on how much time that the tax payer\u2019s existence in India since the past year, the income taxpayer\u2019s living location would be change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>According to above mention computation, residential status can be categorized as below:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Resident but not ordinarily resident \u2013 Taxability boost-up only when overseas income is got or acquired in India from a profession controlled or business or set-up in India.<\/li>\n<li>Resident and ordinarily resident- For residents, all the income that earned and got worldwide is taxable in India.<\/li>\n<li>Non-resident \u2013 Earning is taxable only when overseas income is got or grow in India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After defining residential status, capital gain emerges when overseas stocks are sold for more than the purchase price. Even so, capital gains are further classified into two types based on the holding period of the investment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Short Term Capital Gain<\/li>\n<li>Long Term Capital Gain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long_Term_Capital_Gain\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Long Term Capital Gain<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Long Term Capital Gains emerge when stocks of overseas companies have been holding for more than twenty-four Months or Two Years.<\/li>\n<li>Long-term capital gain from the sale of International stocks would be taxed at a flat @ 20%, plus health and education cess (plus surcharge, if apply) and Listing advantage on investment cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Term_Capital_Gain\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Short Term Capital Gain<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Short Term Capital Gain shall emerge when stocks of oversees Business have holding a period of upto twenty-four months or two years.<\/li>\n<li>Short Term Capital Gain is merged to the taxpayer\u2019s total Income and is taxable at Normal income tax slab rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ESOP..jpg\" alt=\"ESOP.\" width=\"964\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ESOP..jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ESOP.-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Implications_via_ESOP\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Tax Implications via ESOP<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Employee Stock Option Plan allows Indian employees to register to parent company stock at a pre &#8211; determined rate (usually below the price in the current prevailing market). However, the difference between the fair market value and the exercise price is taxable in the employee&#8217;s hands as a &#8220;perquisite.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, In case shares are sold, Distinguish between the fair market value &amp; sale price at the time of sale is taxed as capital gain. The tax rate appropriate at the time of sale will be exactly the same as in the case of direct investment, depending on the employee&#8217;s holding period of the option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclosure_Reporting_in_ITR_Form\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Disclosure &amp; Reporting in ITR Form.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>According to Income Tax law, it is compulsory for every to taxpayer of holding a international stocks or earning income from international equities, to submit ITR in India, irrespective of the fundamental exemption limit.<\/li>\n<li>In ITRs, the Assesses must expose all the overseas investments with overseas equities in Schedule-FA of ITR 2 or ITR 3, According to the source of his income, he might face criminal charges.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, India has entered into DTAA more than 95 countries, which can assist you in claiming tax credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ESOP-in-india..png\" alt=\"ESOP in India \" width=\"1097\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ESOP-in-india..png 786w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ESOP-in-india.-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ESOP-in-india.-768x439.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1097px) 100vw, 1097px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_summarize-_Complete_Framework_ESOP_RSU_Taxation_Compliance_India\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>To summarize-\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Complete Framework\u00a0ESOP \/ RSU Taxation &amp; Compliance (India)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>When analyzing an investment in foreign stocks or in foreign entities, one must consider not only the potential for income and capital appreciation or the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates, but also the after-tax yield from such an investment.<\/li>\n<li>Income tax Taxability on Employee Stock Option Plan is depends on persons \/ employees residential status. In case an employee is a resident but not ordinarily resident\u00a0 or non-resident\u00a0 &amp; have exercised their Employee Stock Option Plan options or sold their shares, then in that case they may have to pay tax outside of India,<\/li>\n<li>With increased scrutiny on foreign assets &amp; AIS data, ESOP\/RSU taxation is no longer optional knowledge. Here\u2019s the full lifecycle explained<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"498\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grant_Stage_ESOP_RSU\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Grant Stage (ESOP \/ RSU)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"535\">No tax at the time of grant- Grant is only a <em data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"561\">right<\/em>, not income &amp; Applies to Indian &amp; foreign ESOPs\/RSUs, <em data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"647\">No reporting, no tax. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Vesting Stage<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"696\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_ESOPs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Indian ESOPs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"743\">Taxable as Perquisite (Salary Income) under Section 17(2)(vi), Perquisite value = FMV on vesting \u2013 Exercise price and Reported in Form 12BA, Form 16 &amp; ITR \u2013 Salary Schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"956\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESOP_Tax_Deferral_%E2%80%93_Section_80-IAC_Startups\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">ESOP Tax Deferral \u2013 Section 80-IAC (Startups) :\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"956\">Eligible employees of DPIIT-recognized startups get tax deferral:\u00a0Tax on perquisite deferred to earliest of Sale of shares, Exit from company, &amp; 5 years from vesting.\u00a0 Capital gains still taxed separately at sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1260\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RSUs_ESOPs_from_Foreign_Companies_US_EU_etc\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">RSUs \/ ESOPs from Foreign Companies (US, EU, etc.)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1379\">\n<li data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<p data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1316\">Taxable in India on vesting for ROR individuals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1379\">\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1379\">Taxed as Salary \/ IFOS depending on employer structure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1379\">\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1379\">US withholding tax may apply at vesting\u00a0 : Eligible for DTAA credit in India &amp; Mandatory Schedule FSI, Schedule TR &amp; Form 67<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1587\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FMV_Determination\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">FMV Determination\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1608\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_ESOPs-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Indian ESOPs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1683\">\n<li data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1654\">\n<p data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1654\">Merchant Banker valuation (Rule 3(8))<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1683\">\n<p data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1683\">FMV as on vesting date<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1696\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RSUs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">RSUs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1793\">\n<li data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1737\">\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1737\">FMV = Market value on vesting date<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1793\">\n<p data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1793\">If received at cost \/ discounted \u2192 differential taxed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1793\">\n<p data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1793\">Wrong FMV = incorrect perquisite + future capital gains mismatch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1909\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sale_of_Shares_%E2%80%93_Capital_Gains\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Sale of Shares \u2013 Capital Gains<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1937\">Holding Period Rules<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 298px;\" width=\"1060\" data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2097\">\n<thead data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1972\">\n<tr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1972\">\n<th data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1957\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Nature of Shares<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1964\" data-col-size=\"sm\">STCG<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1972\" data-col-size=\"sm\">LTCG<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2097\">\n<tr data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2051\">\n<td data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2024\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Listed shares<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2037\">\u226412 months<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2051\">&gt;12 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2097\">\n<td data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2070\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Unlisted shares<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2083\">\u226424 months<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2097\">&gt;24 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2154\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_Gains_Tax_Rates_Post_23_July_2024\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Capital Gains Tax Rates (Post 23 July 2024)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2328\">\n<li data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<p data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2207\">Listed LTCG: 10% (above exemption threshold),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<p data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2207\">STCG (listed): 15%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2277\">\n<p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2277\">Unlisted LTCG: 20% with indexation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2328\">\n<p data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2328\">Foreign shares: Treated as <em data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2328\">unlisted shares<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2328\">\n<p data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2328\">Report in Schedule CG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2389\">Dividend Income :\u00a0 Taxable under Income from Other Sources.\u00a0Foreign dividend \u2192 DTAA credit available. Report in\u00a0Schedule OS,\u00a0Schedule FSI &amp; Schedule TR + Form 67<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Resident_Indian_NRI_Services_Tax_Regulatory_Compliance_and_Advisory\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Services: Tax &amp; Regulatory Compliance and Advisory<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We providing Comprehensive solutions ensure compliance with FEMA and other statutory regulations, making it easier to manage financial and legal obligations for For NRIs, PIO, &amp; OCI, Navigating the tax and regulatory landscape in India can be complex. Below are the key areas of focus:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Income Tax Compliance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>we are helping the\u00a0 DTAA provisions help avoid being taxed twice on the same income in India and the country of residence. also\u00a0Assistance in filing income tax returns in India, including guidance on income from Indian sources such as property, investments, and business operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employment_Considerations\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Employment Considerations<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>we provide tax implications and compliance for NRIs working in India, including salary structuring and deductions.\u00a0 Guidance on how Indian tax laws apply to income earned from foreign employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <strong>Residency Issues for Expatriates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>we\u00a0 used to determining residential status as per Indian Income Tax laws and its impact on tax liability. also\u00a0Advisory on maintaining or changing residency status for tax benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Inheritance and Gifts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>we are handling tax implications and compliance for inheritance and gifts received within India.<\/li>\n<li>Advisory on receiving or sending inheritance and gifts from\/to other countries, ensuring compliance with Indian tax laws and FEMA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Income Tax Taxability on Shares &amp; ESOP outside India Basic primary goal behind any loan term &amp; short-term investment strategy is to generate the maximum return on our investment. 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