NRI status 182 days

Legally there is no restriction on claim an NRI status by visiting Nepal but since there is no requirement of passport for going to nepal and no visa or immigration it would be difficult for you to prove that.

Also by being an NRI only the income earned outside india would not be taxable other than that the income earned in India would still be taxable.

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Hello,

Technically, Yes, you would be considered an NRI if your stay (including your stay in Nepal) is more than 182 Days. The problem would be to establish the duration of stay because since the passport is not stamped, evidence of the stay is not available. In such cases, it would be advisable to maintain sufficient documentation in terms of the invoice of the hotel stay, or any other credible evidence to prove to the department if asked n the future.

Regarding non-taxability, your income earned in India or accruing in India would still be taxable. Only income earned outside would be non-taxable.

I hope that this answer satisfies your requirements.

Regards,

CA Hunny Badlani

Hi,

Yes, you will be treated as NRI.

Your tax liability in India is restricted to the income you earn in India. You need not pay any tax in India on your foreign income.

Hi,

Yes, if you spend more than 182 days outside India, then you will become NRI and income earned outside India will not be taxable in India.

However, the income earned within India will be taxable in India.

Hello Sir,

Yes, you can have NRI status by staying in Nepal and be exempt from taxes on income earned outside India