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RSU and ESPP from a foreign parent: vesting perquisite, INR value and TDS
- When RSUs vest or you buy ESPP shares at a discount from a foreign parent, the gain is salary in India, valued in rupees on that date, and your Indian employer deducts tax.
- Deadline: At each vest or ESPP purchase (TDS in that month's payroll); year-end check before Form 130 and the ITR
- Done in 3 working days after broker statements
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- RSU, ESPP or both, and how many vest dates this year?
- List each vest or ESPP purchase with date
- Vest-by-vest INR valuation sheet
RSU and ESPP from a foreign parent…
At each vest or ESPP purchase…
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Answer in brief
When RSUs vest or you buy ESPP shares at a discount from a foreign parent, the gain is salary in India, valued in rupees on that date, and your Indian employer deducts tax. We value each vest, check the employer's figures, and set up the cost base, foreign asset disclosure and tax credit you will need later.
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- Grant letter and plan rules
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- SBI TT buying rate for each date
- Payslips showing perquisite and TDS
- Form 123 and Form 130
- Any US tax withheld (1042-S)Optional
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₹3,999
₹3,999 + ₹719.82 GST = ₹4,718.82
Each vesting or purchase; yearly reconciliation. Delivered in 3 working days after broker statements. Due: At each vest or ESPP purchase (TDS in that month's payroll); year-end check before Form 130 and the ITR
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