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

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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 […]

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Sep 05, 2013
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Revised Forms 15CB/15CA and Updated Procedures for Outward Remittance of money (including NRO to NRE transfer)

On August 5, 2013, CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) changed the rules, procedures and forms for making payment to a non-resident from October 1, 2013. The revised forms and procedures will also be applicable for transfer of funds from NRO to NRE account. While the revised rule reduces the procedures for certain payments, it shifts the […]

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Aug 26, 2013
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Are FCNR deposits with Forward Cover Completely Tax free for NRIs in India?

Recently, due to volatile rupee and favorable currency exchange rates, Banks have been aggressively marketing to NRIs for investments in the FCNR deposits with Forward cover highlighting a limited time opportunity comparing the yields with NRE Fixed Deposits. Banks have been selling the idea as an Arbitrage (Risk Free) opportunity between NRE and FCNR deposits […]

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Aug 16, 2013
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Important RBI changes announced on August 14, 2013 – Time for NRIs to celebrate Independence Day with a Bang

On August 14, 2013, RBI made 5 important changes to address the depreciating rupee. Whenever RBI takes such measures, NRIs are sure to benefit. Two changes are aimed at attracting foreign exchange from NRIs in long term NRE or FCNR bank deposits and other three are related to preserving the foreign exchange by restricting access […]