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ITR-2 Return Filing for NRIs and Individuals | NDSA
ITR-2 · Individuals and HUFs without business income

The return most NRIs file.

ITR-2 is for individuals and Hindu undivided families without business or professional income. It covers NRIs, capital gains, more than two houses, foreign assets and directorships. Pick what applies to you to see how it’s handled.

NRIsThe usual form
31 JulyUsual due date
No businessIncome allowed
What’s in your ITR-2?Pick what applies
Covered

Indian income of a non-resident.

Rent, NRO interest, dividends and gains in India, with residential status and treaty relief shown.

We confirm ITR-2 is the right form before preparing.

01 · Key schedules

The parts of ITR-2 that matter most.

Residential status

Days in India and the status claimed, which decides what is taxable.

NRIsIndian income only
ResidentsWorldwide income
CheckTravel dates
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02 · ITR-2 or ITR-3

Which do you need?

PointITR-2ITR-3
Business or professional incomeNot allowedRequired
Partner in a firmUse ITR-3Yes
Capital gainsYesYes
NRIsYesYes
Usual due date31 July31 August without audit
03 · How we file

Your ITR-2, step by step.

  1. 1
    Status

    Confirm residential status

    From your travel dates.

  2. 2
    Income

    Gather every source

    Bank, rent, dividends and sales, matched to the AIS.

  3. 3
    Relief

    Apply treaty rates

    With your certificate and Form 41.

  4. 4
    Compute

    Both regimes

    The cheaper one chosen.

  5. 5
    File

    Upload, verify, track

    Refund followed until paid.

04 · Documents

What we need for ITR-2.

Passport pagesFor travel dates
Tax residency certificateIf claiming treaty rates
PANAnd login or authorisation
05 · Common myths

ITR-2 myths.

Wherever you live in Europe

ITR-2 filing for NRIs across Europe.

We file ITR-2 for NRIs in every EU country, Switzerland and Norway.

BerlinMunichFrankfurtHamburgStuttgartAmsterdamRotterdamThe HagueEindhovenBrusselsAntwerpLuxembourgParisLyonToulouseDublinCorkStockholmGothenburgCopenhagenHelsinkiOsloZurichGenevaViennaMilanRomeMadridBarcelonaLisbonPortoWarsawKrakówPragueBudapestBucharestTallinnVilniusAthensValletta
06 · FAQs

ITR-2 questions answered.

Who files ITR-2?
Individuals and HUFs without business or professional income.
Is ITR-2 the NRI form?
Usually, unless the NRI has business income in India.
When is ITR-2 due?
Usually 31 July.
Can I report capital gains in ITR-2?
Yes, all kinds.
Do NRIs report foreign assets?
No. Only ordinarily resident taxpayers do.
How do I claim treaty rates?
With a tax residency certificate and Form 41.
Can I get a TDS refund through ITR-2?
Yes, where TDS exceeds your tax.
What if I have consulting income?
Use ITR-3 instead.
Can I file ITR-2 late?
Yes, until 31 December, with a late fee.
Can you file from India for me?
Yes, entirely online.

NRI with Indian income? We’ll file your ITR-2.

Send us your income details and travel dates. We’ll prepare and file the return.

General guidance based on the rules as they stand, including the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026. It is not legal, tax or financial advice for your situation; please contact us before acting on it.