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The Permanent Account Number has become one of the most essential documents in India today. The card is issued by the Indian Income Tax Department...

Indian property sale has seen an interesting trend in recent years. With the rise of the real estate market, there has been an increase in the...

In recent years, the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) application has gained significant importance in the Indian banking and real estate sectors....

Conducting a property title search in India can be a complex and intricate process. It involves a wide range of legal and regulatory requirements....

In this post, we'll discuss the concept of a Power of Attorney, its relevance in the context of Indian property management, and how you can use it...

Despite the common misconception, the PAN Card has been a requirement by the Government of India for quite some time. It is not a recent regulation...

Despite a vast amount of information available online, the OCI documents required can sometimes cause confusion. In this article we consider a UK...

For PAN India application, when it comes to documents that need to be used abroad, the process of authentication and legalization becomes vital. One...

A Nativity Certificate (NC) is an official document issued by the Government of India. The purpose of an NC is Proof of Indian origin for an...

When it comes to the matter of identity and documentation in India, there are several crucial aspects that require consideration. One such aspect...

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal instrument that holds immense significance in India's legal landscape. It grants an individual the power to...

To surrender an Indian passport involves a process that ensures a smooth transition from being an Indian citizen to a Foreign Citizen. The Indian...

management of real estate in India. Under Indian property law, there are various types of properties, including residential, commercial,...

For PAN Card India do supporting documents require attestation? If so what type of attestation, self, notary or Apostille? The Documents list

In India, a Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants authority to one person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on behalf of...

The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a significant program that allows foreign nationals of Indian origin to maintain a strong connection with...

In this article, we look at key problems for PAN Card India when applying or when you need to update your existing PAN. Subsequently, what you...

In this article we look at the India digital currency pilot by Reserve Bank of India. And it's steps to trial a new way of money. The first test...

If you’re in the process of selling Indian property, opening a new Indian bank account such as a Non Resident Ordinary or Non Resident External...

In the realm of Indian law, two legal documents play significant roles in managing affairs and planning for the future: the Power of Attorney (POA)...

In continuation of our previous articles on updating your existing PAN Card, if you have financial matters in India you may already hold a PAN. We...

In this segment you will find information about Capital Gains Tax India and its correlation to PAN Card. As a Foreign Citizen of India with...

If you hold an existing PAN you may need to update your personal information such as your address. In this segment we look at the requirements for...

This segment details the benefits of PAN Card for an Overseas Citizen of India or a Foreign Citizen. The Permanent Account Number which is commonly...

There is considerable lack of clarity about whether or not there is a difference between a Foreign Citizen and Indian Citizen PAN Card. Further,...

As an Overseas Indian Citizen with Indian bank accounts, you should know about KYC. In this segment we look at KYC and its application in Indian...

A Power of Attorney is a commonly used legal instrument for various purposes, such as managing finances, making real estate transactions, or...

If you are an NRI and are unsure whether you must link Aadhaar PAN, it is now a mandatory requirement. However with exception to those who fall...

For an Overseas Indian Citizen, the mutation of property in an Indian property sale process is an important part of know-how. It can have a...

When applying for your PAN Card, you should know what the different stages of your PAN Card Status indicate once your application is with the...

This post explores the supporting documents needed for an OCI Card application and their significance in the application process.  The Overseas...

Overview As an Overseas Indian Citizen you may wish to sell property in India. Our previous segments, selling your property in India, or executing a...

In this segment we look at common issues faced by an Overseas Indian Citizen when applying for regulatory Indian requirements, such as PAN....

UK citizens who are Indian by origin, also known as British Indians, maintain and inherit property as well as hold financial interests in India. It...

If you’re attempting to apply for your Overseas Citizen PAN card online, you may have come across intermittent issues when trying to make payment...

Existing PAN card holders may want to update PAN Card. How to update a change of details on an existing PAN for NRI OCI Foreign Citizens.

If you’re an Overseas Indian, you should know about the Non Resident External Account and its key benefits to your Indian financial...

Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated by the Foreign Exchange...

Following on from our last segment - Repatriation of sale proceeds from sold property in India. We now look at another area of property in India,...

In view of our last segments discussing PAN Card for NRI, OCI, we look at some further useful information that may apply to you. If you’ve missed...

In this article we discuss Immovable assets. Specifically property that an NRI, OCI may sell in India and subsequently require to repatriate...

VFS Global, the private third-party visa service for the High Commission of India, has opened a new Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in central...

In our last segment we discussed the purpose of an NRO account in relation to NRI, OCI property - real estate. Below, we discuss Agreement of Sale -...

The NRO Account for NRI OCI Real estate is an important aspect to consider when required in instances where you are; Acquiring or Selling property...

Continuing from our previous segment for NRI OCI assets in India, we touch on movable and immovable assets in India. Specifically, as detailed by...

Below you'll find a list of top 5 common mistakes that you can avoid when applying for your NRI PAN Card Application from abroad. This article...

Requirements & Process This section details the requirements for a No Objection Certificate - Transport Ashes to India. What are the...

We detail some important aspects of the terms – Non Resident Indian, OCI, PIO in this article. Firstly, what is the size of the Indian diaspora...

Is there a difference between PAN application for an Indian National, NRI, Overseas Citizen of India, Foreign Citizen?  Yes there is. When...

“Including Overseas Citizen of Indian – Foreign Citizens” Continuing from What is a PAN Card. How to apply for NRI PAN?, in this section we further...

What is the full terminology – AO Code? AO Code is the short form of “Assessing Officer” (AO). “Although the Income Tax Department endeavours to...

e-PAN for NRI (Non Resident Indian). What is E PAN? Apply for E PAN, NRI, OCI “Foreign Citizen.

PAN Card for NRI-the time involved whether you apply yourself or you use a firm to assist.

Apply NRI PAN from anywhere worldwide, range of PAN services specializing in NRI PAN.

Find our services for PAN Card application for NRI, apply from any country

NRI PAN Card questions answered. From any country for Foreign Citizens

Common questions answered for NRI PAN Card, OCI PAN Card, Foreign citizen & more.

Selling Indian property through Power of Attorney is a process that everyone who owns or will own a property in India may need to go through. This...

For the purpose of this article, the term (NRI) as per popular use is used for a Foreign Citizen. PAN Card for a Foreign Citizen. What is a PAN? A...

The OCI application is not a cheap application to make (Currently around £200 for applications made in the UK), and while the requirements may seem...

Making an Indian Power of Attorney can be a confusing process, especially if you are residing outside of India. Without the proper knowledge and...

According to a recent change in law, the Government of India announced that Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders are no longer required to...

We have outlined the three steps to ensure that your Indian Power of Attorney process from Canada is seamless and worry-free.

NRIs and OCIs living in the USA who own Indian property, have bank accounts or other legal dealings in India often find themselves in complex legal...

For NRIs or OCIs living in different parts of the world, it is not practical to travel to India frequently to manage the properties they own or to...

Depending on how you go about it, there are fixed costs and some optional costs for making an NRI Power of Attorney or PoA.

An NRI power of attorney is the most efficient tool for an Indian property owner who works or lives outside of India. Buying, selling or even...

Sending an NRI power of attorney from abroad to India does not have to be a complicated process. Small mistakes may sometimes lead to expensive...

A power of attorney may be cancelled for many reasons, most often being the power is no longer needed or because you’re not happy with your...

On 4 March, a notification was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, India that changes the rights of OCI Cardholders otherwise known as Overseas...

Transferring Indian property can be confusing and time consuming. We discuss frequently asked questions on Indian property inheritance.

We have outlined the steps you will need to follow to ensure that your Indian Power of Attorney process is seamless and worry-free.

Overseas Citizenship of India is commonly misconstrued as Indian dual citizenship, however it more of a life-long visa.

Partitioning a property entails dividing a property held by co-owners (also known as joint owners) or co-proprietors into individual portions.

This article aims to answer some of the most common NRI/OCI questions arising from selling, buying or renting out property in India.

A Power of Attorney document allows an NRI individual to legally delegate their powers to another individual to act on their behalf in India.

There is more than one way an NRI may inherit a property in India. This article explains what is a Will and a Succession Certificate.