Who qualifies as an NRI?

Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, a person is an NRI if they do not qualify as a resident in India for the relevant financial year. Also, if a person stayed in India for less than 182 days in the relevant financial year subject to statutory conditions.

Property Management in India for NRIs: Legal Rules, Documents and Tax Tips

Key takeaway: Owning a property in India is not as simple as it may seem. Many complications may arise later: an old mutation entry has not been updated, the tenant keeps delaying rent, municipal dues are pending, or a potential buyer asks for a document that nobody has updated or checked for years. The right […]

Land Encroachment – Legal Remedies, Documentation and Practical Solutions

Introduction:Land encroachment is a major problem that has become a complex governance problem arising from a mixture of procedural loopholes, inefficient administration and social elements. Although legal frameworks have evolved over the years, the increase in illegal encroachments on public, forest and urban areas does not seem to be stopping. This phenomenon is not the […]

NRI Builder Dispute Resolution: Steps to Handle Delayed Possession

Introduction Making investment in property back home is an emotional as well as a financial decision for many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). This decision not only reflects the connection to roots but also far-sightedness and sense of security. However, real estate investments do not always go smoothly. Many NRIs have to go through serious challenges such […]

Corporate Services Advisory: Entity Formation, Tax Planning & Ongoing Compliance

Introduction:In today’s world, it is challenging to operate a business in such a dynamic legal and regulatory environment. To run a business in India, an individual has to comply with several rules related to their business such as of Companies act 2013, Income tax act 1961 and many other such regulations, failing to comply with […]

Succession Certificate: procedure, petition, grant, validity & restrictions

IntroductionWhat happens to the financial assets that a deceased person has accumulated over his life? Or the ones he received in inheritance? This administration is not by assumption but governed by law. When a person dies without a will, i.e., intestate, their financial assets and liabilities are not automatically passed on to family members; the […]

Who qualifies as an NRI?

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