How is the sale of property in India taxed for an NRI?

Capital gains are taxable in India, and the buyer must deduct TDS on the sale consideration at the rates applicable to non-residents. An NRI may apply for a lower or nil deduction certificate in advance, and repatriation of sale proceeds requires Form 15CA/15CB and compliance with FEMA limits.

Can NRIs claim DTAA relief on Indian income?

Yes. Relief under the applicable Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement — such as reduced withholding on interest or credit for taxes paid — can be claimed with a valid Tax Residency Certificate and Form 10F.

How does an NRI engage advisers in India remotely?

Engagements run fully remotely: documents are exchanged over secure channels, filings are made electronically, and calls are scheduled across time zones. A power of attorney may be used where personal presence would otherwise be required.

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Q: Do NRIs need to file an income-tax return in India?

An NRI must file an Indian return when taxable Indian income exceeds the basic exemption limit, or when a refund of excess TDS is to be claimed, or where specified transactions trigger mandatory filing. Rental income, capital gains and interest on NRO accounts are common sources of taxable Indian income.

Who this service is for

NRIs and OCIs with income, property, investments or inheritances in India; returning NRIs planning their residential-status transition; and families managing assets across India and abroad.

Scope of work

Residential status & planning — day-count analysis under Section 6, RNOR window planning for returning NRIs, and the scope of Indian taxation for each status.
Indian income-tax returns — filing for rental income, capital gains, NRO interest and other Indian-source income; TDS refund claims.
Property transactions — capital-gains computation, lower/nil TDS certificates (Form 13), buyer-side TDS compliance, and reinvestment exemptions.
Repatriation — Form 15CA/15CB support (certificates issued by independent chartered accountants), FEMA remittance limits from NRO accounts, and documentation banks require.
DTAA relief — treaty positions on interest, dividends and capital gains; TRC and Form 10F support; foreign tax credit coordination with your adviser abroad.
Inheritance & succession — transmission of Indian assets, tax on inherited property sales, and remittance of inheritance proceeds.

How a remote engagement runs

Written brief

You share the facts and documents over a secure channel.

Assessment

We set out the tax position, options and required forms in writing.

Execution

Filings, certificates and bank documentation handled from India.

Closure

You receive a complete record file for your and your foreign adviser's use.

Frequently asked questions

Do NRIs need to file an income-tax return in India?

Filing is required when taxable Indian income exceeds the basic exemption limit, when claiming a TDS refund, or when specified transactions trigger mandatory filing. Rental income, capital gains and NRO interest are the common sources.

How is sale of property in India taxed for an NRI?

Capital gains are taxable in India and the buyer deducts TDS at non-resident rates on the consideration. A lower/nil deduction certificate can be obtained in advance; repatriation then requires 15CA/CB and FEMA compliance.

Can NRIs claim DTAA relief?

Yes — with a valid Tax Residency Certificate and Form 10F, treaty benefits such as reduced withholding or tax credits can be claimed on Indian income.

How does a remote engagement work?

Everything runs electronically: secure document exchange, e-filings, scheduled calls across time zones, and a power of attorney where personal presence would otherwise be needed.

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