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New PAN Regulations for NRIs, Foreign Entities & Their Representatives

Income Tax : India’s new PAN compliance framework introduces stricter documentation and verification requirements for NRIs and foreign entiti...

May 12, 2026 1782 Views 0 comment Print

NRI Residency Status Changes from 1 April 2026 – Are You Now a Tax Resident of India?

Income Tax : The updated law clarifies how stay duration and income thresholds determine tax residency status. It holds that only crossing the ...

May 5, 2026 1581 Views 0 comment Print

War & 182-Day Rule: How Seafarers Can Save Tax on NRE Salary

Income Tax : Even if seafarers fail the 182-day NRI test due to crises or travel delays, foreign salary may still remain tax-free. RNOR status ...

March 13, 2026 3492 Views 0 comment Print

Inoperative PAN – A Silent Tax Trap for Non-Residents

Income Tax : Database mismatches can wrongly deactivate PAN for NRIs, resulting in higher tax withholding and significant capital blockage duri...

February 23, 2026 747 Views 0 comment Print

NRI Taxation in India & Residential Status

Income Tax : Indian tax liability for NRIs depends on residential status, not citizenship. The key takeaway is that only India-sourced income i...

February 3, 2026 1911 Views 0 comment Print


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Decoding Budget Amendments in NRI Taxation – Post-Budget Special | Live Focused Session

Income Tax : A focused session breaks down recent Budget amendments affecting NRI taxation. It highlights how changes impact income, investment...

February 5, 2026 5901 Views 0 comment Print

Free Professional Webinar: Deep Dive into NRI Taxation

Income Tax : Join CA Ruchika Bhagat on June 29, 2025, for a webinar on NRI taxation. Learn about residential status, taxable income, DTAA, TDS,...

June 25, 2025 2289 Views 0 comment Print

Overseas Citizen of India can enroll in NPS at par with NRIs

Corporate Law : Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has now permitted Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) to enroll in National ...

October 30, 2019 1023 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Non-Residents

Income Tax : ICAI released an e-book on Taxation of Non-Residents  based on the law as amended by the Finance Act, 2018. The book contains fol...

September 17, 2018 1908 Views 0 comment Print

SBI revises interest rates for NRIs

Finance : Country's largest lender State Bank of India on Friday revised interest rates for deposits by non-resident Indians (NRIs) across m...

April 2, 2011 795 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Sec 69 Addition Deleted – NRI Property Funded by Overseas Remittances via Mother’s Bank Trail – ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai deleted the ₹14.70 lakh addition made under Section 69, holding that the NRI assessee had adequately explained t...

February 21, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

Property Bought Using UAE Earnings Not Taxable as Unexplained

Income Tax : The case examined whether overseas income used for Indian property purchase is taxable. The Tribunal held that income earned and r...

February 4, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

Buyer’s TDS Form Error Won’t Deny NRI Seller Credit: Delhi HC

Income Tax : Delhi High Court orders Income Tax Department to grant full TDS credit to an NRI seller despite the buyer's error in filing Form 2...

June 27, 2025 693 Views 0 comment Print

NRI Bank Deposit through Foreign Remittance Not Taxable Income: ITAT Jaipur

Income Tax : ITAT Jaipur to rule on NRI Ravindra Gaur's Rs. 86 lakh NRE account deposit, claimed as foreign remittance, challenging ex-parte ad...

June 17, 2025 1101 Views 0 comment Print

Section 56(2)(vii) inapplicable to non-residents: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi rules Section 56(2)(vii) inapplicable to non-residents, deleting Rs. 9.31 Cr addition for APL Logistics Vascor Automoti...

July 10, 2024 4824 Views 2 comments Print


Latest Notifications


RBI approval for acquisition & transfer of immovable property by OCIs

Fema / RBI : NRIs/OCIs are governed by provisions of FEMA 1999 and do not require prior approval of RBI for acquisition and transfer of immovab...

December 29, 2021 2343 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for calculation of total foreign investment i.e. direct and indirect foreign investment in Indian companies.

Fema / RBI : Provided that, in case of a combination of all or any of the entities mentioned in Sub-Clauses (i) and (ii) of clause 5.5.4.1 abov...

February 13, 2009 909 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for transfer of ownership or control of Indian companies in sectors with caps from resident Indian citizens to non-resident entities.

Fema / RBI : These guidelines will issue in modification of paragraph 2(e) of Press Note 4 of 2006 and will be effective from the date of issue...

February 13, 2009 799 Views 0 comment Print


NRI to OCI Status Change Does Not Alter Indian Property Rights Under FEMA

December 16, 2025 6042 Views 0 comment Print

The analysis holds that FEMA treats NRIs and OCIs identically for acquisition, transfer, and repatriation of immovable property, ensuring continuity of property rights despite a change in status.

Foreign Asset Reporting: Must for NRIs (ROR)

December 9, 2025 5220 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why returning NRIs must file the FA Schedule, what assets to report, and how compliance protects against penalties under Indian tax laws.

Income Tax on Capital Gains by NRIs: A Comprehensive Guide Under Finance Act, 2025

November 26, 2025 7188 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest NRI capital gains tax rules under the Finance Act, 2025, including rates, asset classifications, and strategies to minimize liability through exemptions and reinvestments.

NRIs, Tax Reform and Treaty Issues in India’s New Tax Regime

November 15, 2025 1527 Views 0 comment Print

India’s upcoming tax law changes could redefine resident status for high-income diaspora. Learn how this reform increases global income tax risks and affects treaty benefits for overseas investors.

Presumptive Taxation of Non‑Residents under Income‑tax Act, 1961

September 24, 2025 1224 Views 0 comment Print

An analysis of India’s presumptive tax provisions for non-residents, covering sections 44B, 44BB, 44BBA, and 44BBB. Includes scope, challenges, and DTAA interaction.

Income Tax Exemption Benefits for Non-Residents in India

August 20, 2025 2517 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about India’s income tax exemptions for non-residents. This guide simplifies reliefs on interest, capital gains, and more to help you understand your tax obligations.

Key Tax Planning and FEMA Compliance for NRIs Returning to India after a period of residence abroad

July 11, 2025 2340 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of an individual in India is primarily determined by their residential status under the Income Tax Act, 1961. For returning NRIs, the Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR) status often offers significant advantages during the initial years.

Buying Property from an NRI in India: Tax & Legal Guide

July 9, 2025 5889 Views 3 comments Print

A guide for residents buying property in India from non-residents. Understand TDS under Section 195, payment modes, and legal compliance to avoid penalties.

NRI Income Tax Return Filing in India: Rent, Capital Gains & NRO Interest

June 27, 2025 3909 Views 4 comments Print

Understand NRI tax filing in India for FY 2024-25, including residential status, taxable income (NRO interest, rent, capital gains), TDS refunds, DTAA, and filing steps.

Buyer’s TDS Form Error Won’t Deny NRI Seller Credit: Delhi HC

June 27, 2025 693 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court orders Income Tax Department to grant full TDS credit to an NRI seller despite the buyer’s error in filing Form 26QB instead of Form 27Q.

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