There is considerable lack of clarity about whether or not there is a difference between a Foreign Citizen and Indian Citizen PAN Card. Further, there is a vast amount of information online attempting to answer this question. However, it is still unclear. In this...
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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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Power of AttorneyPreparing and using an Indian POA from the UK.
PAN CardPAN cards for NRIs, OCIs and foreign citizens.
OCI CardOverseas Citizen of India cards, applications and rules.
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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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KYC Indian Banks – Overseas Indian Citizen
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 banking. Before you begin, if you've not read our previous segments for Non Resident Ordinary Account (NRO) and Non...
Guide to Indian Power of Attorney: Types, Uses, and Execution
A Power of Attorney is a commonly used legal instrument for various purposes, such as managing finances, making real estate transactions, or handling business affairs. Understanding the Indian Power of Attorney can be critical for those who want to delegate...
Link Aadhaar PAN – Deadline 2023 NRI
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 under the exempt list. Furthermore, you may have received recent notifications from your Indian bank to link Aadhaar and...
Overseas Indian Citizen – Mutation of Property
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 considerable impact on the overall selling plan if things are not in order. In this segment we look at the "title ownership of...
PAN Card Status – Track PAN 2023
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 depositary. This segment answers three key questions that Overseas Indian Citizens find confusing, despite the information set...
OCI Card Application DocumentsÂ
This post explores the supporting documents needed for an OCI Card application and their significance in the application process. The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card is a lifelong travel document that allows foreign nationals of Indian origin to travel,...
Indian Property Sale – Overseas Indian Citizen
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 power of attorney, discuss legal requirements around the ownership of property as an Overseas Indian Citizen. In...
PAN Card for British Indian
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 is also common for UK Indian’s to hold multiple asset interests in India. In this segment we consider the importance of...
PAN Card – 3D Secure
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 for your PAN - 3D Secure. In this article you will find helpful information in relation to making payment for your PAN...
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