ET Wealth Reader's Query: I have a DDA flat since 2008, which is leasehold. I now want to sell it. Is it mandatory to convert it to freehol...

ET Wealth Reader's Query: If an income is tax-exempt in India, is it also exempt in the US for an NRI? For instance, interest on NRE accoun...

I am a German citizen, and have an OCI card. How will inheritance of assets located in India be taxed for me? Is the inheritance itself tax...

I am an NRI based in Canada and expect to inherit property and financial assets from my parents in India. What should I do to avoid tax com...

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NRIs in India face restrictions under FEMA when purchasing agricultural land, but can inherit it from relatives to reconnect with their roo...

Managing assets and properties across borders is crucial for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who face the challenge of navigating complex inhe...

NRIs selling house properties in India have to pay tax on the Capital Gains. The tax payable on the gains depends on whether it’s a short t...

For starters, any transfer of property to non-resident Indians (NRIs) and persons of Indian origin (PIOs) must comply with the Foreign Exch...

It is important to realise that wealth plans and bequeaths having overseas application are highly complex and regulated. They are governed ...

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RBI's regulations are fairly easy and no prior permission is required from the authorities. The rules for property transaction fall under F...

If you sell the property after 3 years from the date of purchase, you will be liable for long term capital gains tax of 20%.

We will look at what documents you need, how you can arrive at the sale value and how to complete the sale transaction.

IT law does not prohibit from paying rent to parents; if one is actually actually paying rent to parents then he/she is eligible to claim H...

Buying a property in India is a decision that most NRIs can take after weighing the pros and cons of various tax implications.

It is advisable to either purchase jointly with a family member resident in India, or to give a power of attorney to some family member who...