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When do you need a tax residency certificate to claim lower tax rate under DTAA for Tax Year 2026For Indians earning income from overseas, securing a tax residency certificate is essential to avail benefits under the Double Taxation Avo...
NRI investing in India? Wrong KYC documents can delay your investment; know what you needNavigating the KYC process for NRIs investing in India can be complex, requiring specific documents and verification steps. From ensuring d...
Dubai NRI bought Rs 2.31 crore property, didn’t file ITR, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins in ITAT on these groundsMrs Chudamasa’s counsel argued that the AO had erred in treating Rs 2,31,20,000 as investment made during financial year 2017-18. He submit...
NRE vs NRO FD TDS rules: Tax rate for NRIs, PAN rules, DTAA benefit and repatriation limitWhen it comes to Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) fixed deposits, understanding their distinct tax implications ...
Moving from UAE to India? 6-step financial homecoming guidebook to manage tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property, and gratuityTax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property and gratuity all need sorting before and after you fly home.
Buying property from an NRI? Know the new TDS, PAN, and Form 141 rules effective October 1Beginning 1 October 2026, resident Indian buyers will enjoy simplified compliance when purchasing property from non-resident sellers. They ...
Good news: Property purchase from NRIs gets easier as govt amends Form 141; check how it helpsFrom October 1, 2026, Indian property buyers can buy properties from non-residents without getting a TAN. Instead a new system has been lau...
Rs 1 crore foreign asset limit under FAST-DS 2026: What taxpayers must know about undisclosed incomeFAST-DS 2026 prescribes detailed rules for valuing foreign assets, but how should undisclosed foreign income be computed for the ₹1-crore l...
Can NRIs save income tax by gifting shares to their resident parents? Know these tax rules before transferring sharesWhile giving shares to your parents who reside in your home country might appear as a thoughtful gesture, it has substantial tax considerat...
How much money can NRIs transfer from NRO to NRE account in a year?Non-Resident Indians can effectively manage their Indian earnings via NRO accounts. They are allowed to transfer funds to NRE accounts, but...
Indian property is an NRI favourite—but is it the smartest way to build wealth?For years, buying a home in India has been almost synonymous with investing for many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). A flat in Mumbai, Delhi, ...
HSBC, ICICI Bank emerge as biggest FX lenders to India’s diaspora in GIFT CityHSBC and ICICI Bank led lending under a special foreign-exchange swap program. These two banks disbursed a combined $19.3 billion through t...
NRO account for NRIs: Which funds can be deposited, tax on interest and repatriation rulesFor NRIs, establishing or converting an existing bank account is vital upon confirming non-residence status. An NRO account facilitates the...
Foreign bank balance may be small, but its value could be much higher: How FAST-DS 2026 values your foreign assetsA foreign bank account with a small closing balance may have a much higher value under FAST-DS 2026. This article explains how different ty...
Leaving the UK for India? These 8 NRI tax and money mistakes could cost you
Returning to India from the UK? Capital gains and inheritance tax may still applyNon-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your t...
Can an NRI be a nominee for PPF, NSC or SCSS? Here’s what happens to the money after the account holder diesNRIs can now be nominees for India's small-savings schemes like PPF and NSC, a change from 2023. While they can receive proceeds, repatriat...
Will I inherit my family’s land in India if I become an NRI?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I would like to understand what happens to my rights over inherited agricultural land in India if I acquire forei...
NRI selling inherited property in India? Agricultural land, farmhouse, and plantation property have stricter sale and repatriation rulesNon-Resident Indians (NRIs) hold the right to inherit property in India; however, selling such assets involves navigating a complex set of ...
Can NRIs invest in sovereign gold bonds? What the latest SGB investment rules saySovereign gold bonds: Non-Resident Indians cannot invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds currently. However, existing bondholders can continue hold...