KNOWLEDGE CENTER

NRI Status for Seafarers Under the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Understanding the Meaning of “For the Purposes of Employment Outside India” At Tax Harbour, we have received numerous queries from seafarers seeking clarity on how many days outside India are required to qualify as a Non-Resident (NRI) under the newly enacted Income Tax Act, 2025 , effective from 1 April 2026 . The concern primarily arose because the first version of the Income Tax Bill, introduced on 13 February 2025, replaced the long-standing phrase “for the purposes of e

Jaya Mittal

Nov 143 min read

Supporting Indian Seafarers: Tax Harbour’s Submissions to the Income Tax Department

At Tax Harbour, we recognize the unique challenges faced by Indian seafarers in meeting their tax obligations. Their work takes them...

Jaya Mittal

Apr 135 min read

Clarification on Residential Status of Seafarers on Foreign Flag Vessels Operating in IndianCoastal Waters

We at Tax Harbour have recently received several queries regarding the residential status of Indian seafarers working aboard foreign...

Jaya Mittal

Apr 131 min read