When do I stop being a tax resident of India?

It depends on day counts and, for some people, on the deemed-residency rules — and the treaty tie-breaker can override the domestic answer. It should be calculated for your specific dates, not assumed.

Will I be taxed twice?

Generally no, if the treaty is applied correctly and foreign tax credits are claimed with the right evidence. Problems arise when the two filings tell different stories.

What about my ESOPs and provident fund?

Both are timing-sensitive. Exercising or withdrawing on the wrong side of the residency change can materially alter the tax bill.

Do you file returns in both countries?

Indian filings are handled in-house; overseas filings are coordinated with partner accountants so both positions match.

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Tax advisory

Cross-border tax & mobility finance

The year you move is the most expensive year to get wrong. Residency status, income sourcing, treaty relief and asset reporting all shift at once — and both tax authorities are looking at the same transactions.

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Scope of work

Six places the money leaks

Each of these is a decision with a deadline. Handled early they are routine; handled late they are assessments and penalties.

Tax residency determination
Day counts, tie-breaker tests under the treaty and the split-year position for the year of departure or arrival.
Double taxation relief
DTAA articles applied correctly to salary, dividends, capital gains, pensions and rental income, with credit claims documented.
Foreign asset & income reporting
Schedule FA in India, foreign income disclosure abroad, and consistency between both filings.
Remittance & LRS compliance
Structuring transfers for tuition, investment or family support with the paperwork banks and regulators expect.
Business & transfer pricing
Related-party pricing, management fees, royalties and permanent-establishment risk across the two entities.
Exit & entry planning
Timing of asset sales, ESOP exercises, provident fund withdrawal and property disposals around the move date.

Why it sits here

Migration advice without tax advice is half an answer

A visa grant that triggers dual residency, an unreported foreign asset or an untimed ESOP exercise can cost more than the entire application. Both sides are handled in the same room.

One advisor holds the visa timeline and the tax timeline, so dates are chosen deliberately.
Indian filings prepared in-house; overseas filings coordinated with partner accountants so both positions match.
Funds, remittances and sponsor income documented to the standard a case officer expects.
Business clients get entity, transfer-pricing and permanent-establishment positions reviewed together.

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