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INCOME FROM GULF COUNTRY

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V KARTHIKEYAN

15 Points Posted on 05 February 2020

Is NRIs from GCC countries need to pay Income Tax. Is this true?

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This discussion clarifies the tax implications for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) earning income in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Income generated abroad in the Gulf is generally not taxable in India. However, if an NRI becomes a resident in India for tax purposes (e.g., by staying for 6 months in a financial year), income earned in India will be taxable.

Chinmoy Dey

67 Points Posted on 05 February 2020

No income generated from the gulf will not be taxed, but the income generated in India is taxable

Kapadia Pravin

17269 Points Posted on 05 February 2020

Indian residents in the UAE and the Middle East will not be taxed on their incomes earned abroad, the Indian government has clarified. There was widespread confusion among Indians living overseas following a proposed change that was part of the federal budget tabled before the Indian parliament on Saturday 1st Feb

Imran Ahmad

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2 Points Posted on 20 August 2022

If income is earned in Gulf, and i come to India for 6 months in previous year (becomes Resident) to meet my family. Will there is be now tax or not,?