Services for Non-Residents

It usually depends on whether your India-sourced income crosses the applicable threshold, and on whether you want to claim a refund of tax already deducted. Many non-residents file purely to recover excess TDS. Consult our advisors for guidance specific to your income profile.

TDS is tax withheld at source by the payer or buyer and deposited against your PAN. For non-residents it is often deducted at higher rates and on the full sale value rather than the gain, which can lock up significant funds until a return is filed. Consult our advisors for guidance specific to your transaction.

Yes — common routes include a wholly owned subsidiary, an LLP, or a branch or liaison office, each with different approval and reporting expectations. Document apostille and a resident director requirement usually apply. Consult our advisors for guidance specific to your plans.

Most documents are signed electronically, and where a physical, notarised or apostilled document is required we tell you upfront and guide you through the process in your country. Consult our advisors for guidance specific to your documents.

Typically your passport and residency details, your Indian PAN if you have one, and a short summary of the India income, assets or business activity involved. From there we confirm scope and pricing in writing.