# India Tax Desk for NRIs in Germany

> German tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, so Indian rent, interest and capital gains must be declared on the German return, with relief for Indian tax under the India–Germany treaty. In India, an NRI is taxed only on Indian income and files an ITR where required. German tax returns are prepared by a licensed Steuerberater; we coordinate the Indian side and provide the figures.

Practice: Country Tax Desks for NRIs — https://www.industax.com/services/country-tax/

Tax advice in Germany is a regulated profession, so German filings go through partner Steuerberater; our team handles Indian filings, property sales and documentation.

We prepare Indian income summaries in calendar-year format for German returns.

## Key facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Germany | Worldwide income for residents |
| Tax year | Calendar year |
| Relief | Under the India–Germany DTAA |
| German filing | Through a licensed Steuerberater |

## Who needs this

- Indian professionals and students in Germany
- German residents with Indian property
- NRIs selling Indian assets

## What's included

- Indian ITR
- Calendar-year income summary
- Coordination with German adviser

## Documents

- AIS/26AS
- Indian account and property statements

## Process

1. **Map** — Indian income by calendar year.
2. **File** — Indian ITR.
3. **Coordinate** — German return via partner.

Work that legally requires a German Steuerberater is signed by a partner professional; Indus Tax coordinates it.

## FAQs

### Is Indian FD interest taxable in Germany?

Yes, for German residents, with relief for Indian tax withheld according to the treaty.

### Can Indus Tax file my German return?

German returns for clients are prepared through partner Steuerberater, as tax advice in Germany is reserved to licensed professionals.

### Do I need to file in India if I have only NRE deposits?

NRE interest is tax-free in India for NRIs, so an Indian return may not be needed unless you have other taxable Indian income.

## Official sources

- German Federal Central Tax Office: https://www.bzst.de/
- Income Tax Department — DTAAs: https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/

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