Tax Guide
India’s tax year runs from April-March. There is no special tax regime for expatriates in India. Tax incidence of an individual solely depends upon his residential status, which in turn depends on his physical presence in India. Any expat employee who has stayed in India for more than 181 days in a tax year has to pay tax on his entire income irrespective of whether he receives it in India or outside India. However if your home country happens to be one with which India has entered into a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), the residency aspect may be resolved under the tie-breaker clauses of the relevant DTAA.Anyone who earns taxable income in India, expat or otherwise, is required to apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) with the Indian Income Tax Authorities upon their arrival in India. This is a one-time registration and will be quoted in all your correspondences with the tax authorities.
Food and beverage taxes are also levied in Delhi at most restaurants, and these are generally in addition to the menu price and added to the final bill. Food is taxed at 12.5% VAT and alcohol at 20%.
