NRI and Cross-Border Advisory
Tax and regulatory guidance for non-resident Indians: returns in India, property transactions, repatriation of funds and tax treaty questions.
What the service is
Living outside India while holding income, investments or property here raises questions that domestic taxpayers rarely face: residential status, tax deducted on property sales, moving money abroad and avoiding tax on the same income in two countries.
We help non-resident Indians understand what applies to them, complete the required compliance in India and keep the paperwork in order.
Key areas of assistance
Each area explained in plain terms.
Advice on residential status and how Indian tax applies to your income and assets.
The tax and regulatory steps involved when an NRI buys or sells property in India.
Handling tax deducted at source on property deals involving a non-resident, including the related filings.
Guidance and documentation for transferring money from India to an overseas account.
Compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management Act and Reserve Bank of India rules on cross-border holdings and transfers.
Understanding and planning for the tax on gains from selling property, shares or other assets.
Preparing and filing Indian income tax returns for non-residents.
Advice on applying tax treaties between India and your country of residence so income is not taxed twice.
How an engagement generally works
We start with a conversation about your situation, what has prompted the enquiry and any deadlines involved.
We set out what the engagement will cover, the information we need from you and how fees will be approached.
We work through the required filings, certificates and documentation, coordinating remotely where you are based outside India.
For recurring obligations, we keep track of what falls due next and stay available for follow-up questions.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the nature and amount of your Indian income and whether tax has been deducted on it. We review your position and advise whether a return is required or advisable.
Yes. Most NRI engagements are handled by phone, email and document sharing. We will tell you if anything needs a physical signature or presence.
A Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement is a treaty between two countries that sets out which country may tax particular types of income, and how relief is given so that the same income is not taxed twice.
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Tell us what you need help with. We will take you through the scope and the next steps.