US Clients and Indian Taxes: Complete Guide for Remote Engineers
Working for a US startup or agency from India? Learn the tax filings, GST thresholds, and foreign inward remittance rules.
Remote Work Compliance for Engineers
Remote engineers working from India for US companies are legally service exporters. You must register for GST if your turnover exceeds ₹20 Lakhs (or ₹10 Lakhs in hill states), even if all your bills are zero-rated. Keep an active LUT and collect FIRCs for every bank credit to remain fully compliant.
Filing Under Presumptive Taxation (Section 44ADA)
If your gross receipts are below ₹75 Lakhs, you can choose the presumptive taxation scheme. This allows you to declare 50% of your earnings as profit, significantly reducing your compliance and tax paperwork.
CA Amit Sharma
Verified Advisory LeadAmit is a Chartered Accountant (ICAI membership #409214) and FEMA compliance advisor with over 8 years of experience advising technology startups, digital marketing agencies, and remote professionals on zero-rated GST exports, DTAA declarations, and RBI inward remittance audits.
Disclaimer: The information provided above is for educational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal or financial advice. Please verify details using official circulars issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) and RBI.