NRI Tax Hacks
medium
low risk
4-6 weeks
1 min read
Updated 2025-10-30
DTAA Certificate Before Income
Reduce TDS from 30% to 10-15% on all Indian income
Potential Savings
₹1-5 lakhs annually
Time Required
4-6 weeks
Complexity
medium
Legal Status
fully legal
Applicable to:
NRI
What is This Hack?
Obtain Tax Residency Certificate before each financial year and file Form 10F immediately to reduce TDS from 30% to 10-15% on all Indian income
Key Benefits
- Potential savings: ₹1-5 lakhs annually
- Implementation time: 4-6 weeks
- Legal status: fully legal
- Risk level: low
Related Topics
nri
dtaa
trc
form 10f
tds
double taxation
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