DTAA benefits & double-taxation relief
Claiming treaty relief so the same income is not taxed twice, in India and in your country of residence.
Cross-border · DTAA · FEMA
NRI tax and FEMA, handled from anywhere.
Full tax and regulatory support for non-residents, wherever you are. From double-taxation relief under the DTAA to TDS on the sale of property and repatriation of your funds, our Chartered Accountants work across time zones so distance is never the reason a matter stalls.
What we handle
Tax and FEMA matters for non-residents.
FEMA compliance & reporting
Keeping your accounts, investments and remittances compliant with the Foreign Exchange Management Act.
Non-resident tax advisory & return filing
Advice on what is taxable in India and accurate preparation and filing of your return each year.
TDS on sale of property by an NRI
Managing the tax deducted at source when you sell property in India, including lower-deduction certificates where they apply.
Repatriation & remittance guidance
Moving sale proceeds and other funds abroad within the permitted limits, with the required certification.
Residential status & return planning
Determining your residential status from your travel dates and planning your filings around it.
Lower or nil TDS certificate (Form 128, earlier Form 13)
Applying to the tax department for a lower withholding certificate, so less tax is deducted upfront on property sales, dividends and other income.
Foreign remittance certification (Form 145 & 146, earlier 15CA & 15CB)
Checking the tax on a remittance and issuing the Chartered Accountant certificate your bank needs before funds leave India.
Foreign asset & income reporting (Schedule FA & FSI)
Full disclosure of overseas assets, accounts and income in your Indian return, for example once you return to India and become resident.
Foreign investment reporting (FC-GPR, FC-TRS & ODI)
Reporting foreign investment into Indian companies and share transfers to the RBI on the FIRMS portal, and overseas direct investment filings through your bank.
RBI compounding of FEMA contraventions
Drafting compounding applications and representing you before the RBI for procedural defaults or unauthorised foreign investments under FEMA.
NRO to NRE transfers & LRS guidance
Moving up to USD 1 million each financial year from an NRO to an NRE account, tax-compliant, with the bank and CA documents it needs.
Black Money Act & undisclosed foreign assets
Legal representation and advice on notices about undisclosed foreign income or assets under the Black Money Act.High stakes
Common questions
NRI tax, explained.
The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement is a treaty between India and another country that decides which country may tax a given income, and lets you claim credit or relief so the same income is not taxed twice. The relief available depends on the specific treaty and your facts.
Your status for a year depends mainly on the number of days you spend in India, measured against the thresholds in the Income Tax Act. We work it out from your passport and travel dates, since it changes what income is taxable here.
TDS on a property sale by an NRI is deducted at rates set by the Act, which differ for long-term and short-term gains, plus applicable surcharge and cess. Where the deduction is higher than your actual liability, we can help you apply for a lower-deduction certificate.
Yes, within the limits and conditions set under FEMA and RBI rules, and after the tax on the sale has been dealt with. We prepare the required certification (such as Forms 15CA and 15CB) so your bank can process the remittance.
You can, but it is risky. The faceless system decides your case almost entirely on your first written reply, and a wrong section, a missed piece of evidence or a rushed admission is very hard to undo afterwards. Most people send us the notice first so a specialist can check it before anything is filed. That costs nothing and keeps your options open.
The deadline keeps running, interest and penalties build, and the department can decide against you without your side of the story, which can escalate into a demand, a penalty or a reopening of earlier years. If your deadline is close or has already passed, upload the notice now and we will tell you the best remaining option.
Before you upload
What to have ready.
You do not need everything to start, just the notice or your question. These help us give you a faster, sharper answer.
- The notice or query details
- Passport & visa, with your travel dates for the year
- Your PAN
- Proof of foreign income and any tax paid abroad
- Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), if you have one
- Property & sale documents, if relevant
Missing a document? Upload the notice anyway. We will tell you exactly what else we need.
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What happens next
Support that works across time zones.
1
Share your notice or query
Send us the notice or question through the encrypted portal.
2
Specialist review
Review, and a call scheduled around your time zone.
3
Advisory or reply drafting
Clear advice, or a drafted reply where a notice needs one.
4
Filing, representation & follow-up
We file, represent you and follow through until it is settled.