Umzug nach India: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in India steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 5 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In India the top income tax rate is 39%, dividends are taxed at up to 35.9% and companies pay 25.2% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in India you need at least 182 days a year (182 days in fiscal year (Apr–Mar); 60 + 365-in-4-yrs rule only after prior visits). The typical route is None realistic (business/employment visa only): No investor residence for non-PIO foreigners; OCI only with Indian origin There are 5 open residence programmes in India — see the list below.
Living there
Mumbai has a tropical monsoon climate with winter highs around 31 °C and summer highs around 33.5 °C. The economy grew +6.6% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 6.2% for 2026. Its passport opens about 58 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Kashmir militancy, Maoist & Manipur violence; naval collision with Pakistan Sep 2026.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 39% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 35.9% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 25.2% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 182 Tagen — 182 days in fiscal year (Apr–Mar); 60 + 365-in-4-yrs rule only after prior visits |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | None realistic (business/employment visa only) — No investor residence for non-PIO foreigners; OCI only with Indian origin |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 58 Länder |
| Economic growth | +6.6% (2025), forecast 6.2% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical monsoon · 31° / 33.5° (Mumbai) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | armed — Kashmir militancy, Maoist & Manipur violence; naval collision with Pakistan Sep 2026 |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 8.4/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 5/10 · BBB |
| Eigentumsschutz | 4/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 9/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in India
- Permanent Residency Status (PRS) for Foreign Investors — Investition CHF 910'000 · open · 2026-10
- Business Visa (B) — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Employment Visa (E) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 20'000 · open · 2026-10
- Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) — ancestry · open · 2026-10
- Entry (X) Visa – family members — family · open · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in India to become tax resident?
nach 182 Tagen. 182 days in fiscal year (Apr–Mar); 60 + 365-in-4-yrs rule only after prior visits Newcomers usually RNOR (foreign income untaxed) for ~2–3 yrs
How much tax will I pay in India?
In India the top income tax rate is 39%, dividends are taxed at up to 35.9% and companies pay 25.2% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does India offer?
Permanent Residency Status (PRS) for Foreign Investors (CHF 910'000); Business Visa (B); Employment Visa (E); Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI); Entry (X) Visa – family members
What is the usual way to move to India?
None realistic (business/employment visa only). No investor residence for non-PIO foreigners; OCI only with Indian origin
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