New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- I recently moved to Brazil to work on a long-term project there and became an NRI. Having taken permission from my employer, I also provide architectural design and planning services to a resort company in Goa. The Goa company would pay professional fees into my foreign bank account. Will I be taxed in India on this payment?

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Assuming that you qualify as a non-resident of India (NR) for Tax Year 2026-27 under the Income-tax Act, 2025, you would be taxable in India only on income that is received or deemed to be received in India, or income that accrues or is deemed to accrue or arise in India.

The architectural design and planning services provided by you would be in the nature of consult...