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 number of NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) investing in their home country. According to a report by JLL India, NRIs have invested...
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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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OCI CardOverseas Citizen of India cards, applications and rules.
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Real Estate, Wills, Probate & TrustsProperty, inheritance and estate matters in India.
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OCI Application Should I Be An OCI: Insight 2024
In recent years, the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) application has gained significant importance in the Indian banking and real estate sectors. This is particularly important for foreign nationals of Indian origin. It allows non-Indian citizens of Indian...
Property Title Search Importance: Indian Property
Updated June 2026 Conducting a property title search in India can be a complex and intricate process. It involves a wide range of legal and regulatory requirements. It is also essential to understand the various types of land titles available in the country, the legal...
Indian Property Management: Power of Attorney
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 to streamline your property affairs while living abroad. If you are an owner or inheritor of property in India, the...
Allotted a PAN Card before 2000? Implications
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 as many people believe. However, it is now a mandatory requirement. In this article, we provide you with an overview,...
OCI Documents Required: Marriage Certificate
Despite a vast amount of information available online, the OCI documents required can sometimes cause confusion. In this article we consider a UK marriage certificate and its applicability when applying for an OCI from the United Kingdom. Also, what are the correct...
OCI Nativity Certificate: Proving Indian Origin Without Documents
Missing your parents’ Indian passports? Learn how UK residents can obtain a Nativity Certificate from India to prove Indian origin for an OCI application.
OCI – PAN – Aadhaar Explained: Foreign Citizen
When it comes to the matter of identity and documentation in India, there are several crucial aspects that require consideration. One such aspect pertains to the OCI-PAN-Aadhaar Cards. Foreign Citizens of India may find themselves grappling with the question of...
Guide to Indian Power of Attorney for Legal Transactions
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 confer authority upon another person to act on their behalf in various matters. This could range from making financial...
How to Surrender an Indian Passport in the UK (2026)
Understand how to surrender your Indian passport in the UK: VFS rules, the 3-month grace period, and essential OCI/PAN implications
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