Filing Online Income Tax Return for NRIs in UAE: A Comprehensive Walkthrough
Filing Income Tax Return (ITR-2) as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) in the UAE
If you are an NRI residing in the UAE and have income sources such as salary, more than one house property, capital gains, income from foreign assets, or income from sources outside India, you can file your Income Tax Return (ITR-2) online. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process.
- Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing Portal Visit the official Indian Income Tax e-Filing portal (www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in) and log in using your Permanent Account Number (PAN) as User ID, your password, and the captcha code.
- Start the Filing Process From your dashboard, select: .
- Select Assessment Year and Mode of Filing Choose the relevant assessment year (for example, AY 2024-25). You can select “Prepare and Submit Online” as the mode of filing if uploading XML is not preferred.
- Choose ITR-2 Form Select ITR-2 as the form appropriate for NRIs with the specified income sources.
- Fill in General and Personal Details Enter all required information such as name, PAN, residential status (NRI in this case), address (including foreign address if applicable), contact details, Aadhaar number if linked, and filing status (usually "139(1) - On or Before Due Date" for original return).
- Fill Income Details Provide details of income earned in India (salary, house property, capital gains, other sources) and foreign income if required. Indicate tax paid or withheld (TDS).
- Claim DTAA Relief if Applicable If you have paid tax on your Indian income in UAE or elsewhere, claim relief under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and the UAE.
- Verify and Submit Verify all the entered details. Ensure your PAN is linked with Aadhaar, or link it if prompted to avoid operational issues. Submit the return online.
- E-Verify the Return Complete the e-verification using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, electronic bank account, or by sending a signed ITR-V form to CPC Bangalore.
Remember, this process assumes you have completed the pre-filing stage, i.e., entering of all income and tax-related data before filing online. Be sure to review and edit the pre-filled data carefully, making any necessary changes and completing additional fields.
The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) in the UAE for individuals earning income in India has been extended to September 15, 2025. If there is no tax liability or if a refund is due, click 'Preview Return' to proceed.
If tax is payable, you will see a summary of your tax computation. Click 'Pay Now' to redirect to the 'e-Pay Tax Service'. After successful payment, click 'Return to Filing' to resume the ITR submission process.
Review the checklist of documents needed before proceeding. Go through your return one last time and click 'Proceed to Validation'. Enter your place of residence, tick the Declaration checkbox, and click Proceed to Preview.
You have two options for selecting the appropriate ITR form: let the system guide you or select the correct form from the dropdown. A success message will appear with a transaction ID and acknowledgement number upon verification. A confirmation email and SMS will be sent to your registered contact upon successful verification.
Following these steps will help you file your ITR-2 as an NRI in the UAE efficiently and accurately.
- To ensure a seamless personal-finance management, consider linking your Aadhaar number with your PAN while filing ITR-2, to avoid operational issues.
- If you have investments in sports, businesses, health, or news sources, remember to include these income sources while filling out the ITR-2 form under the 'Foreign income' section.
- After filing your income tax return (ITR-2), consider reviewing your financial situation and adjusting your personal-finance strategies, especially in relation to your investments and saving goals.
