NRI Investments, NRI Taxation, TDS, Remittance, Repatriation, NRI Real Estate, RBI, FEMA, Business Set up, WOS

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May 14, 2015
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NRO to NRE transfer Update: 15CB/15CA required for Both “Taxable” and “Non Taxable” Transfers

From June 1, 2015, any person making a payment to a non-resident, including an NRI transferring funds from NRO to NRE account would be required to obtain a certificate from a Chartered Accountant in form 15CB and file form 15CA to the income tax department. On May 14, 2015, the President of India gave […]

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Mar 11, 2014
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Comprehensive Analysis of FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) of USA for US based NRIs

In a Historical turn of events, India has reached FATCA agreement in substance with the USA and has consented to be included in the list of jurisdictions that are treated as having a Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) under Model-1 with an effective date of April 11, 2014..…THIS IS HUGE….I have been telling since last 1 year […]

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Oct 08, 2013
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Leveraged FCNR Deposits – Why FCNR deposits suddenly became attractive for NRIs and What are the risks?

Recent RBI steps in September to stop rupee depreciation have created a new buzz in the banking sector in attracting NRI funds, this time in Foreign Currency Non Resident (FCNR) deposits, especially, through Leveraged FCNR deposits. Exploiting the opportunity, it is expected that banks could raise USD 10 billion or more. A lot of banks […]

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Sep 06, 2013
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15CA/CB rules revised Again: 15CA/CB May NOT be required for NRO to NRE transfer

CBDT vide notification 67/2003 revised the rules and procedures AGAIN for payment to NRI. And this time, for good. The updated rule will also be effective from October 1, 2013. I hope they do not change the rules again. 1. As per the revised rule, Form 15CA/CB is applicable only if a person responsible for paying […]