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In India for less than 182 days, out of India partially on tourist and residence visa = NRI this yr?

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Vishal

Jobless

33 Points Posted on 14 October 2023

Hello,

I had gone to UAE for 30 days in the month of May. I did market survey over there and now interested to do business there by setting up a company in UAE.

Now, if I take a tourist visa again in few days and go to UAE on say October 21st, and there I get residence visa in UAE and do not come back to India throughout this financial year of 2023-24, then will I become a NRI for this financial year, considering I spent less than 182 days in India in this financial year, and got settled with my UAE residence visa for the rest of the year without coming back to India this financial year?

I don't have an expert CA around who can clearly guide me on this.

Thanks for your guidance and help.
Thanking you in advance.
Vishal.

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Quick Summary

This discussion explores whether an individual can be classified as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) for the current financial year. The scenario involves spending less than 182 days in India, followed by obtaining a UAE residence visa and remaining outside India for the rest of the financial year. The key question is whether this combination of factors, particularly the UAE residence visa and extended stay abroad, qualifies them as an NRI under Indian tax laws.

Vishal

Jobless

33 Points Posted on 19 October 2023

Any takers for this question?

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Finance/Compliance Consultant

78010 Points Posted on 04 November 2026

If an individual stays in India for fewer than 182 days in the financial year and remains outside India for the remainder of the period without returning, they qualify as a Non-Resident (NRI) for that financial year under Section 6(1).