Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Tax Implications for Remote Work in India
If you're a non-resident working remotely in India for less than 60 days, you might not be considered a tax resident.
Your salary is usually taxable in India if you work there, but there's an exemption if your stay is under 90 days and your employer isn't doing business in India.
Also, if you're an Indian resident gifting money to an NRI, you might have to pay a 20% tax collected at source (TCS) if the gift is over ₹30 lakh, but you can claim this back later.
Non-residents staying in India for less than 60 days may not be tax residents.
Salary income is taxable in India if services are rendered while physically present.
Exemption from salary tax for non-resident foreign citizens with stays under 90 days and specific employer conditions.
Gifts from resident Indians to NRIs exceeding ₹30 lakh may attract 20% TCS.
TCS on gifts can be claimed as a credit or refund while filing income tax returns.
- Who
- Non-resident individuals working remotely in India and resident Indians gifting money to NRIs
- What
- Tax implications for short stays and gift transfers
- When
- During the relevant financial year
- Where
- India
- Why
- To understand tax liabilities and exemptions
- Tax Residency
- Non-resident for stays under 60 days
- Taxable Income
- Income accrued or received in India
- Salary Tax Exemption
- For non-resident foreign citizens with stays under 90 days
- Employer Conditions
- Employer not engaged in business in India
- TCS on Gifts
- 20% TCS on gifts exceeding ₹30 lakh to NRI