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Sold an Under-Construction Property? Here's What Actually Counts as Your "Date of Purchase" for Capital Gains
Property

Sold an Under-Construction Property? Here's What Actually Counts as Your "Date of Purchase" for Capital Gains

Know whether the allotment, possession or registration date determines LTCG on under-construction property sales for NRIs in India.

Single Status Certificate, Bachelorhood Certificate, Certificate of No Impediment: The Most Common Uses for NRIs
Legal

Single Status Certificate, Bachelorhood Certificate, Certificate of No Impediment: The Most Common Uses for NRIs

Find out when NRIs need a Single Status Certificate, CNI or Bachelorhood Certificate for marriage, visas, adoption, property and apostille.

 Moved Back to India from the US on an H-1B or L-1? Here's What Happens When You Withdraw Your 401(k) or IRA Early
Taxation

Moved Back to India from the US on an H-1B or L-1? Here's What Happens When You Withdraw Your 401(k) or IRA Early

Understand the tax, penalties and treaty rules for withdrawing US 401(k) and IRA funds after returning to India on an H-1B or L-1 visa.

Missed Reporting Your Mutual Funds, NRE/NRO Account, or LIC Policy to the IRS? Do SDOP Before the IRS Finds You First
Taxation

Missed Reporting Your Mutual Funds, NRE/NRO Account, or LIC Policy to the IRS? Do SDOP Before the IRS Finds You First

Missed reporting Indian mutual funds, NRE/NRO accounts, or LIC policies? See how SDOP helps NRIs catch up with IRS compliance and avoid steep penalties.

Case Study: Short-Term US Assignment, Non-Resident Alien Taxation, and Indian Foreign Tax Credit — A Common Trap for IT Professionals on Rotational Deputation
Taxation

Case Study: Short-Term US Assignment, Non-Resident Alien Taxation, and Indian Foreign Tax Credit — A Common Trap for IT Professionals on Rotational Deputation

Understand US deputation tax for Indian IT professionals, including DTAA, Form 1040-NR, Foreign Tax Credit, Form 67, and India tax filing.

Using a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) or Checkbook IRA to Set Up a Company in the USA and India: A Complete Guide for NRIs
Incorporation

Using a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) or Checkbook IRA to Set Up a Company in the USA and India: A Complete Guide for NRIs

Use your SDIRA or Checkbook IRA to fund US and India business ventures while staying compliant with IRS, FEMA, RBI, and FDI regulations.

The Registered Office Address in India Incorporation: What Nobody Tells You About the Photo Requirement and Bank Visits
Incorporation

The Registered Office Address in India Incorporation: What Nobody Tells You About the Photo Requirement and Bank Visits

Foreign founders and NRIs should understand virtual office, director photo, INC-20A, INC-22 and bank verification requirements in India.

Your 401(k) When You Return to India: The Complete Answer
Taxation

Your 401(k) When You Return to India: The Complete Answer

Complete guide for NRIs on 401(k) taxation in India, including RNOR window, DTAA benefits, Section 89A, withdrawal rules, and tax-saving strategies.

RBI Is Now Paying the Hedging Cost on Your FCNR Deposit — What This Means for NRIs
Taxation

RBI Is Now Paying the Hedging Cost on Your FCNR Deposit — What This Means for NRIs

RBI’s FCNR(B) incentive lowers hedging costs, enabling banks to offer higher USD deposit rates for NRIs. Understand benefits, returns, and 2026 window.

Birth Certificate for New Zealand PR Application
Legal

Birth Certificate for New Zealand PR Application

NRI applying for New Zealand PR or SMC visa? Get Indian birth certificate apostilled for INZ. NABC & timeline guide for 2026 by India For NRI experts.

Birth Certificate for Schengen Visa – European Country Requirements
Legal

Birth Certificate for Schengen Visa – European Country Requirements

Applying for Schengen D-visa or family reunion in Europe? Get Indian birth certificate apostilled with certified translation. 2026 guide by India For NRI.

Birth Certificate for Indian Passport Reissue from Abroad
Legal

Birth Certificate for Indian Passport Reissue from Abroad

NRI needing Indian passport reissue? Know when birth certificate is required, NABC options & name mismatch tips. 2026 guide by India For NRI experts.