NRI Residency Status Checker
Find whether you're a Resident, RNOR, or Non-Resident for Indian tax purposes — with the reasoning shown, not just a verdict.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is RNOR (Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident)?
RNOR is a transitional tax status between Non-Resident and full Resident. An RNOR pays tax in India on Indian income, but most foreign income stays untaxed in India — useful for NRIs returning to India or with borderline day counts.
What is the deemed-residency rule for NRIs?
Under Section 6(1A), an Indian citizen with India-sourced income (excluding foreign income) above ₹15 lakh in a financial year is deemed a Resident if they are not liable to tax in any other country by reason of domicile or residence. This exists to prevent using a 'stateless' tax position to avoid Indian tax. A deemed resident is always classified as RNOR, not an Ordinarily Resident.
Does this tool give a final, binding residency determination?
No — it's an educational estimate based on the day-count and deemed-residency rules in Section 6. Genuine edge cases (partial-year status changes, disputed day counts, unusual income structures) exist and are not fully covered here. Confirm your position with a chartered accountant, especially if your result is close to a threshold.
This communication is intended solely for general educational and informational purposes. The information provided is general in nature and does not take into account the specific financial goals, risk profile, investment horizon, financial circumstances or other requirements of any particular investor. It should not be construed as personalised investment advice or as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any specific financial product.
NRI investments are subject to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and RBI regulations as amended from time to time. Account type (NRE/NRO), repatriation eligibility and reporting requirements depend on an investor's individual residential status and should be confirmed at the time of investment.
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