When a family member dies, one of the first questions UK-based NRIs face is a deceptively simple one: what document do I need to claim their assets? The answer depends entirely on what you are trying to claim, and getting it wrong means delays, rejected applications,...
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Guides for UK-based Non-Resident Indians and OCIs on property, Power of Attorney, PAN, OCI, taxation and more. Choose a topic below to see all the guides for it.
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Latest Indian law guides
Indian Power of Attorney in UK Rejected
Having an Indian Power of Attorney rejected can be a deeply frustrating experience, particularly for NRIs who have gone to considerable time and effort to put the document together from abroad. In many cases, rejection could have been avoided entirely had the PoA been...
Indian Power of Attorney in the UK: a quick guide for 2026
An Indian Power of Attorney (POA) lets a UK-based donor appoint a trusted person in India to act for them while they remain in the UK. It is used by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and British citizens with property or family matters in...
NRI PAN & FEMA Compliance: Asset and Identity Rules (2026)
PAN card & FEMA for NRIs & OCI holders, Asset rules, NRO accounts, property transactions, tax. Whytecroft Ford — cross-border Indian law.
Can I Include More Than One Property in My Indian Power of Attorney?
Can I sell two properties with one Indian Power of Attorney? Yes. It is legally possible to include more than one property in a single Indian Power of Attorney, provided the document is drafted correctly. Indian law does not prohibit a single POA document from...
India Introduces e-Arrival Card for Foreign Travellers
What is changing from 1 October 2025? India has begun rolling out an Electronic Arrival Card (e‑Arrival Card) for foreign nationals, replacing the paper disembarkation card over a six‑month transition period. From 1 October 2025, travellers should complete the form...
Indian Power of Attorney for Elderly Parents in the UK
Elderly parents who have settled in the UK often still hold property, bank accounts or other assets in India that need managing from a distance. Travelling back to deal with each matter in person becomes harder with age, and that is where an Indian Power of Attorney...
What is an General Power of Attorney (GPA) for Non-Resident Indians?
What is an Indian General Power of Attorney? A General Power of Attorney (GPA) is a legal instrument by which a person (the Principal) delegates broad authority to another individual (the Attorney or Agent) to act on their behalf in various legal, financial, and...
Indian Power of Attorney for NRIs – Practical Uses
Many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) face the challenge of managing legal and financial affairs in India while residing abroad. From selling ancestral property to handling court matters, a properly drafted Power of Attorney (PoA) can be an essential legal tool. By...
NRI Power of Attorney for Court Representation in India
Updated 08 June 2026 A Power of Attorney lets a non-resident Indian authorise someone in India to act in a court case on their behalf, so they do not have to travel for every hearing. In civil matters an attorney can be authorised to do almost everything the case...
Managing an Indian matter from the UK?
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