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Germany to India · Relocation

Relocating staff from Germany to India

CA Utsav Dogra, Chartered Accountant, ICAI M. No. 542375 · Updated

In brief

Foreign nationals need an employment visa (salary generally at least USD 25,000 a year) and, for stays over 180 days, FRRO registration within 14 days. Plan tax residence in both countries, the certificate of coverage, and family visas, housing and schooling, starting two to three months ahead.

What is specific to German companies

German secondees usually keep German social security under the agreement; Indian tax applies to salary for Indian work.

Our services

How SU and Company helps

We set up and run Indian payroll, including for staff relocating from abroad.

  • PF, ESI and state registrations
  • Salary structures under the labour codes
  • Monthly payroll, TDS and returns
  • Residency and tax planning for movers
  • International worker PF
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Questions

When does a relocated employee become Indian resident?

Generally after 182 days in India in the tax year, or under the longer-history test, with exceptions.

General information as at 5 November 2026, not advice for a particular case. Indian and German rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. German law points should be confirmed with a German adviser.

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