Proving Residency, To Claim What the Treaty Allows.
Advisory and application support for obtaining a Tax Residency Certificate to claim benefits under an applicable Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.
Book Free ConsultationA Tax Residency Certificate is generally the starting document required before a taxpayer can claim relief under a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, and its absence is one of the most common reasons treaty benefits are denied.
At N D Savla & Associates, we advise on residency status, prepare and file Form 10FA where an Indian resident needs a certificate for use abroad, and assist in compiling Form 10FB information where a foreign TRC is being relied upon in India.
We also advise on the additional information required alongside a TRC, since a certificate alone does not always establish eligibility for every treaty benefit claimed.
Our Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) Advisory Services
Residency Status Determination
Assessment of tax residency status under domestic law and the applicable treaty.
Form 10FA Application
Preparation and filing of Form 10FA for Indian residents seeking a TRC.
Foreign TRC Evaluation
Evaluation of a foreign Tax Residency Certificate for use in claiming treaty relief in India.
Form 10FB & Supplementary Information
Compilation of Form 10FB and additional information required to support a treaty claim.
Treaty Benefit Eligibility Advisory
Advisory on eligibility for specific treaty benefits once residency is established.
NRI Certificate Support
Support for non-resident individuals in obtaining or relying on a TRC.
Multiple-Jurisdiction Coordination
Coordination where a TRC is needed for use in more than one treaty jurisdiction.
Renewal & Annual Filing Advisory
Advisory on the annual renewal of a Tax Residency Certificate where required.
Our Advisory Process
Residency Assessment
Tax residency status is assessed under domestic law and the relevant tax treaty.
Purpose Identification
The specific treaty benefit or jurisdiction requiring the TRC is identified.
Application Preparation
Form 10FA or the equivalent supporting documentation is prepared.
Filing & Follow-Up
The application is filed with the tax authority and followed up through to issuance.
Treaty Claim Support
Support is provided in using the TRC to substantiate the treaty benefit claimed.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Need a Tax Residency Certificate for treaty relief?
Tell us the jurisdiction and purpose — we'll guide you through the application.
