Moving from Nepal to India: IRD + SSF
Labour permit surrender, IRD clearance, SSF export, and NPR wire to NRE.
The 60-second version
Nepal exit requires employer tax certificate and labour permit surrender. I export SSF records, close NPR account, and wire to NRE before India landing.
Open-border travel does not skip tax residency change
Nepal taxes residents on Nepal-sourced and worldwide income for prolonged stay — I obtain employer tax withholding certificate and close PAN if self-employed.
Labour approval / work permit surrender via employer; India citizens often use open border but employment records still need formal close.
SSF contributions export for records — portability to India EPF is not automatic.
Neighbors: Sri Lanka guide.
Nepal lanes after departure
| Item | Nepal | India |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax | Ends with employment | Residency tax |
| SSF | Frozen | Not portable |
| Dashain bonus | Contract-based | India receipt year tax |
| NPR bank | Close | Wire via AD bank |
| Indian salary in NP | NP-source while resident | Form 67 credit |
Nepal exit sequence
Permit out
Employer clears labour department.
IRD certificate
Final withholding statement.
SSF export
Print contribution history.
Bank closure
NPR to NRE — keep FEMA docs.
India RNOR
Schedule FA for retained NPR assets.
Exit flow
Nepal export kit
- IRD letter.
- SSF PDF.
- Permit cancel.
- Bank SWIFT.
- Final payslips.
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Open border
No immigration stamp still needs employer tax close — do not skip IRD.
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Indian citizen no visa?
Employment still needs labour/tax close in Nepal.
Keep NPR account?
Schedule FA if balance retained.
RNOR on NP salary?
May qualify for RNOR exemption — check landing FY.
Remote for NP firm?
India residency taxes global income once ROR.
SSF lump sum?
Rules evolving — export records and consult SSF.
Property in Nepal?
Foreign ownership restricted — verify title.
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Tax exits, pension continuity, banking notifications — the India side has its own rules too. Get both sides clear.