A Complete Guide for NRIs on Buying, Selling Agricultural Land & Taxation in India
Navigating real estate laws in India can be challenging for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), especially when it comes to agricultural land. Whether you’re planning to sell your ancestral farmland or wondering if you can purchase agricultural land, it’s important to understand the legal and tax implications involved. This guide breaks down the process in simple terms, […]
NRI Property Rights in India: Partition, Mutation & Legal Remedies
When it comes to managing ancestral property in India, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) often find themselves entangled in complex legal, emotional, and bureaucratic challenges. Agricultural land, in particular, becomes a common point of dispute due to its high value and emotional significance. To shed light on the realities, we spoke with Mr. Kiranjeet Singh Tiwana, a […]
Difference Between Land Mutation & Property Registration in India: A Guide for NRIs
If you’re an NRI who owns, inherits, or plans to invest in land or property in India, there are two legal terms you’ll hear often: property registration and land mutation. While they sound similar, they serve very different purposes and skipping either can land you in legal trouble especially when it comes to ancestral property. […]
Buying and Selling Property in India
Buying or selling property in India can be a shrewd business move, especially for NRIs who wish to retain a connection with their roots. But it entails lawful paperwork, local regulations, and strict scrutiny. If you are not vigilant, you could end up in legal or financial strife later on. This article will guide you […]
CAN NRIs BUY AGRICULTURE LAND IN INDIA? DECODING THE RESTRICTIONS.
The most frequent question we encounter is – Can NRIs Buy Agriculture Land in India ? Our answer is Yes and No. Read the full blog to get a comprehensive answer. Despite the restrictions imposed under FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) many Non Resident Indians have a strong desire to own agriculture land in India. Many […]
How NRIs Can Protect their Indian Property from Illegal Possession?
Many NRIs across the world face illegal possessions of their property (mainly unattended houses) in several parts of India. NRIs are mostly a soft target for encroachment as the land or the property they own is usually inherited or bought for investment purposes, making it vulnerable to the illegal occupiers. Many cases have been filed […]
Tenant Screening in India – Infographic !
Laws related to tenants and landlords have been highlighted in a number of NRI disputes across the globe. Being an owner of any property and ensuring that legally all matters are sorted out is tough for an overseas citizen as they cannot manage to visit India frequently for such cases. So, screening your tenant and […]
Should an NRI Write Separate Wills for Assets in Multiple Countries?
In the last three decades, the Indian Diaspora population has been rising significantly. The people of India have grown to be a lot more mobile than in the past and they have been moving to various places around the globe. However, it has been found that the majority of the NRI population has spread to […]
A Complete Guide to Income Tax Return Filing for NRIs
India’s overseas population is the largest in the world. Most NRIs have their residential properties, investment in bank deposits/shares, and other assets in India. So, as per the Indian laws, if an NRI has any source of income in India, he/she needs to file an income tax return every year before 31st July. Under Section […]
Want to Buy a Property in India? Here’s Help for NRIs.
Non-residents often get puzzled about how to make a property investment in India. As they are unaware of the rules and methods related to buying a property in India, they tend to get worried about the results of such investments. But, RBI regulations for NRIs buying a property in India are actually easy and it […]