Certificate of Residence
Prove Indian tax residency so foreign clients and banks deduct lower tax under the treaty
- 1CheckResidency confirmed.
- 2ApplyForm 10FA filed online.
- 3IssueTRC received and shared.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Certificate of Residence
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
An Indian resident who earns income abroad — fees from foreign clients, dividends, interest — can claim treaty rates there by giving the foreign payer a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC). It is applied for online in Form 10FA, and the assessing officer issues it in Form 10FB, usually for a financial year. Foreign payers may also ask for their own forms, such as the US W-8BEN.
Freelancers, exporters of services and investors often lose 15–30% to foreign withholding tax that a TRC could reduce. Some countries won't apply treaty rates without it.
We confirm your residency, prepare and file Form 10FA, follow up for the certificate, and help with the payer's own forms.
| Application | Form 10FA on the e-filing portal |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Form 10FB issued by the tax officer |
| Validity | Usually for the financial year requested |
| Use | Treaty rates on income taxed abroad |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Freelancers and agencies with foreign clients
- Companies earning royalties or fees abroad
- Investors with foreign dividends or interest
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Residency check
- Form 10FA filed
- Follow-up for the certificate
- Help with foreign payer forms
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Residency confirmed.
Form 10FA filed online.
TRC received and shared.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed fee per certificate.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
- CA reads your case before the call
- DTAA, property, capital gains covered
- Written summary + checklist after
- Fee adjustable if you engage us
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- W-8BEN and similar forms
- Foreign payer forms to claim treaty rates.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
