Freelancer | Foreign Income


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As a UK freelancer with income from foreign clients and no registered company, you're facing a common tax query. While ITR-4 is often suggested for professional income under presumptive taxation, official guidance states it's not suitable for income earned outside India. Therefore, ITR-3 is likely the more appropriate form to use for your situation.

15 November 2021 Which ITR form to fill as an Individual Freelancer with income from foreign clients? I don't have a registered company/proprietorship or GST number.

15 November 2021 You can file ITR 4 , since it under professional income with presumptive taxation

15 November 2021 The ITR-4 instructions, as per the incometax website says that, [3.A.(e.)] "This Return Form should not be used by a person who has income from any source outside India."

15 November 2021 Better file ITR 3 .........


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