Section 10(8A)- Exemption for Remuneration from International Organizations

Understanding Section 10(8A)

Section 10(8A) provides full tax exemption on remuneration received by:

  • Non-Indian citizens
    working for specified international organizationsin India.

Key Features

✔ Who Can Claim?:

  • Foreign nationals (non-Indian citizens)
  • Employees/consultants of approved international bodies

✔ Covered Organizations:

  • United Nations (UN) & its specialized agencies (WHO, UNICEF, etc.)
  • World Bank, IMF, ADB
  • Other organizations notified by Central Government

✔ Exempt Income:

  • Salaries
  • Allowances
  • Perquisites
  • Any compensation from the organization

✔ Condition: Must be non-Indian citizen

Practical Example

Scenario

Mr. Pierre Dubois (French national), a WHO epidemiologist posted in Delhi:

  1. Position: Public Health Advisor
  2. Duration: 2023-2025
  3. Compensation:
  • Base salary: $10,000/month (paid by WHO)
  • Housing allowance: ₹1,50,000/month
  • Education allowance: ₹75,000/month

Tax Treatment

  • All payments($ salary + ₹ allowances) → 100% tax exempt under Sec 10(8A)
  • Reason: WHO is a specified international organization + Mr. Dubois is foreign national
  • Result: Zero Indian income tax on WHO earnings

Comparison with Similar Sections

ASPECT SECTION 10(8A) SECTION 10(8) SECTION 10(6)
Beneficiary Foreign nationals only Any nationality Diplomats
Employer Specified int’l orgs Govt-approved programs Foreign governments
Citizenship Non-Indian required No restriction Non-Indian required
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