Are OCI Cardholders Required to Pay Taxes in India?

DL Posted by: David Lucas
• 09 June, 2025
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Yes, an eligible OCI cardholder is required to pay income tax in India on the income generated in the country. Those OCI cardholders who have taxable income in India are required to file their Income Tax Return also known as ITR. One can file an ITR online. Your length of stay in India helps in identifying your residential status and it helps determine if you are eligible to pay tax in India for the given fiscal year or not.

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  • Sakshi Chhabra 12 June, 2025

    What happens if I do not pay my taxes to the government of India regularly and take all, the business profits with me or not filing an ITR annually?

  • Anuj Chatterjee 12 June, 2025

    As I work in India and as an OCI card holder always file ITR because my annual income exceeds ₹3 lakh** as per the new tax regime announced by the government of India.

  • Sakshi Chhabra 11 June, 2025

    As I live and work in India as an OCI card holder, I always pay my taxes regularly and with honesty, all the profit and work I have done in India.

  • Simran Luthra 10 June, 2025

    I have my OCI card by which I buy residential and commercial properties and by these properties, I generate a good amount of profit, and as a good citizen, I pay my tax to the government of India regularly.

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