Returning Indian & Recent Immigrant — Plan the Transition Year.
Tax planning and compliance for people moving to India — returning Indians and recent immigrants — covering status change, foreign assets and Indian reporting.
Book Free ConsultationMoving to India changes the scope of what India can tax. As residential status shifts from non-resident to resident, income that was previously outside the Indian net can come within it, and reporting obligations for foreign assets and accounts can begin to apply.
At N D Savla & Associates, we work with returning Indians and recent immigrants on the transition — timing the move where there is flexibility, assessing whether resident but not ordinarily resident status is available, and setting up Indian compliance from the correct starting point.
The transition year rewards planning and punishes improvisation. Decisions about when to arrive, when to liquidate foreign holdings, and how to structure the transfer of funds are far easier to make before the move than to unwind after it.
Our Transition Advisory Services
Transition Year Status Analysis
Determination of residential status for the year of arrival and the years that follow.
RNOR Benefit Assessment
Assessment of eligibility for resident but not ordinarily resident status and its scope.
Arrival Timing Planning
Analysis of how the timing of the move affects status and taxable income.
Foreign Asset Reporting Advisory
Guidance on Indian reporting obligations for foreign assets, accounts and income.
Foreign Income Taxability Review
Assessment of which foreign income becomes taxable in India and when.
Foreign Tax Credit Advisory
Advice on relief and credit for taxes paid abroad on the same income.
Account & Investment Restructuring
Guidance on account conversions and holding structures after the change in status.
Indian Compliance Setup
Registration, return filing and ongoing compliance from the year of arrival onwards.
Our Transition Planning Process
Move Profile Review
We review the move date, travel history, foreign income sources and asset holdings.
Status & RNOR Analysis
Status for the transition year and subsequent years is determined, including RNOR eligibility.
Exposure & Reporting Mapping
Foreign income taxability and Indian reporting obligations are mapped out.
Planning Recommendations
Timing, liquidation and structuring options are discussed before action is taken.
Compliance Implementation
Indian registrations, disclosures and return filings are set up and completed.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a move to India?
Tell us your expected arrival date and foreign holdings — we'll map the status outcome and what to do before you land.
