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TaxationIndian tax matters for NRIs and overseas residents.
Real Estate, Wills, Probate & TrustsProperty, inheritance and estate matters in India.
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How to Sell Indian Property through a Power of Attorney
For a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) based in the UK, selling Indian property without returning in person is possible. The mechanism is a Power of Attorney (POA), which authorises a specific person to act in the donor's place at each...
How to Apply for NRI PAN Card (2026) | Form 95 Guide for OCI & Foreign Citizens
Step-by-step guide to apply for a PAN card from the UK. Form 95 for OCI holders, Foreign Citizens, Documents, AO & mistakes. Whytecroft Ford.
Avoid These OCI Card Application Mistakes
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 straightforward on paper, any mistake made can result in a refusal and application fees are non-refundable....
NRI Power of Attorney: GPA vs SPA
Making an Indian Power of Attorney can be a confusing process, especially if you are residing outside of India. Without the proper knowledge and guidance, you may end up wasting your time and resources following a process only to end up with an invalid Power of...
OCI Card New Rules and Requirements
According to a recent change in law, the Government of India announced that Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders are no longer required to have their OCI cards re-issued each time they obtain a new passport. Further, new rules and requirements have been...
Cost of Indian Power of Attorney in UK
Depending on how you go about it, there are fixed costs and some optional costs for making an NRI Power of Attorney or PoA.
Indian Power of Attorney in UK Frequently Asked Questions
Updated on 01 March 2026 An Indian Power of Attorney is one of the most important legal instruments available to UK residents who own or manage property in India, deal with banking matters or handle legal affairs from abroad. Understanding how a Power of Attorney...
Indian Power of Attorney in UK MistakesÂ
Updated on 01 March 2026 Sending an Indian Power of Attorney from the UK to India does not have to be a complicated process. However, small mistakes can lead to significant consequences, including delays, additional costs and, in some cases, the document being...
Cancel an Indian Power of Attorney from UK
Updated on 01 March 2026 There are many reasons why an one may need to cancel an Indian Power of Attorney that was previously granted to a trusted individual. In some cases, the tasks for which the Power of Attorney was created have simply been completed. In others,...
Managing an Indian matter from the UK?
The Whytecroft Ford Indian law team handles property, Power of Attorney, PAN, OCI and inheritance for UK-based clients, end to end across both jurisdictions. To talk it through, call 0208 757 5751 or use the contact form.