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General Power of Attorney for India from UK
A General Power of Attorney (GPA) is a legal document that enables one person, the "principal," to delegate broad powers to another person, the...
Indian Affidavit Executed Abroad For Valid Use In India
An Indian affidavit is a written statement made voluntarily under oath. It is a legal document that affirms the truthfulness of the facts it...
Indian Power of Attorney for Banking and Financial Matters
For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), managing financial transactions in India can be complex due to their physical absence. A Power of Attorney (PoA) is...
Do I Need Witnesses for My Indian Power of Attorney?
An Indian Power of Attorney (POA) is an important legal document enabling an individual (the principal) to appoint someone else (the agent) to act...
Punjabi Document Translation: Hindi, English & Others
In Indian property matters, Punjabi document translation to English or other Indian languages to a target language can play a crucial role for...
Indian Power of Attorney in the UK: FAQs Part 2
Following our previous post on Indian Power of Attorney Frequently Asked Questions, we cover part 2 of the same topic. This post addresses the most...
OCI Eligibility Criteria: (Indian By Birth) & Other Terms
Navigating the requirements for the OCI eligibility criteria in an application can be quite confusing, especially when it comes to proving Indian...
Indian Power of Attorney: How to Select the Right Attorney
As life becomes more dynamic and globally connected, it is not uncommon for individuals to handle important legal, financial, and personal matters...
How To Change Name On PAN Card: Foreign Citizen
Individuals who possess a PAN (Permanent Account Number) card may need to change their name. Reasons may vary due to personal circumstances such as...
Can I Use a UK Power of Attorney in India?
When managing affairs across borders, particularly between the UK and India, understanding the legal intricacies can be challenging. One common...
Special Power of Attorney for India
A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is an important legal document, especially for individuals outside of India who must delegate authority for...
Indian Property, Understanding (Terms) Intestate
In Indian property law, the term "intestate" refers to the situation that arises when a person passes away without leaving a valid will. When this...
Power of Attorney for India – Guide for NRIs
Managing legal affairs in India while residing outside the country can be a complex and challenging task. Whether you are an Indian expatriate, a...
Overview: The Physical PAN Card Versus E-PAN
The physical version of PAN card for NRI, OCI or Foreign Citizen maybe vital for financial matters in India. Individuals transferring or selling...
Indian Power of Attorney Documents in the UK
An Indian power of attorney (POA) document is a useful tool for individuals who wish to efficiently deal with various aspects of their property or...
Overseas Citizen of India From A PIO: Key Points
As the Overseas Citizen of India card gains significance, more individuals are contemplating obtaining OCI status. Essentially, until further...
Transfer Indian Property: For NRI, PIO (OCI), India
To transfer Indian property, as a non-resident Indian (NRI) and PIO (OCI) property owner, you should understand the legal procedures and...
OCI Status Benefits Overview & Nativity Certificate
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) status is a highly coveted status for people of Indian origin who live abroad. The Indian government offers this...
Overseas Indian Citizens: Considerations For 2024
Overseas Indian Citizens hold a vast scope of assets in India. According to a report by the World Bank, in 2022, for the first time a single...
Permanent Account Number: PIO (FAQs) 2024
The Permanent Account Number has become one of the most essential documents in India today. The card is issued by the Indian Income Tax Department...
Indian Property Sale: Funds Repatriation: Do’s
Indian property sale has seen an interesting trend in recent years. With the rise of the real estate market, there has been an increase in the...
OCI Application Should I Be An OCI: Insight 2024
In recent years, the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) application has gained significant importance in the Indian banking and real estate sectors....
Property Title Search Importance: Indian Property
Conducting a property title search in India can be a complex and intricate process. It involves a wide range of legal and regulatory requirements....
Indian Property Management: Power of Attorney
In this post, we'll discuss the concept of a Power of Attorney, its relevance in the context of Indian property management, and how you can use it...
Allotted a PAN Card before 2000? Implications
Despite the common misconception, the PAN Card has been a requirement by the Government of India for quite some time. It is not a recent regulation...
OCI Documents Required: Marriage Certificate
Despite a vast amount of information available online, the OCI documents required can sometimes cause confusion. In this article we consider a UK...
PAN INDIA: Mandatory FCO Apostille Required
For PAN India application, when it comes to documents that need to be used abroad, the process of authentication and legalization becomes vital. One...
Nativity Certificate (NC) : For OCI Application
A Nativity Certificate (NC) is an official document issued by the Government of India. The purpose of an NC is Proof of Indian origin for an...
OCI – PAN – Aadhaar Explained: Foreign Citizen
When it comes to the matter of identity and documentation in India, there are several crucial aspects that require consideration. One such aspect...
Guide to Indian Power of Attorney for Legal Transactions
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal instrument that holds immense significance in India's legal landscape. It grants an individual the power to...
Surrender Indian Passport : OCI & PAN Implications
To surrender an Indian passport involves a process that ensures a smooth transition from being an Indian citizen to a Foreign Citizen. The Indian...
Indian Property Law Mutation & Help of A POA
management of real estate in India. Under Indian property law, there are various types of properties, including residential, commercial,...
PAN Card India Document Attestation
For PAN Card India do supporting documents require attestation? If so what type of attestation, self, notary or Apostille? The Documents list
Guide to Drafting an Indian Power of Attorney Document
In India, a Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants authority to one person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on behalf of...
OCI Application Frequently Asked Questions
The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a significant program that allows foreign nationals of Indian origin to maintain a strong connection with...
PAN Card India Foreign Citizen Problems: Dos and Don’ts
In this article, we look at key problems for PAN Card India when applying or when you need to update your existing PAN. Subsequently, what you...
India Digital Currency RBI : e-Rupee e₹
In this article we look at the India digital currency pilot by Reserve Bank of India. And it's steps to trial a new way of money. The first test...
Permanent Account Number: Clarified 2023
If you’re in the process of selling Indian property, opening a new Indian bank account such as a Non Resident Ordinary or Non Resident External...
Differences Between Indian Power of Attorney and Will: Explained
In the realm of Indian law, two legal documents play significant roles in managing affairs and planning for the future: the Power of Attorney (POA)...
Update PAN Card from Resident to NRI
In continuation of our previous articles on updating your existing PAN Card, if you have financial matters in India you may already hold a PAN. We...
Capital Gains Tax India & PAN Card – 2023
In this segment you will find information about Capital Gains Tax India and its correlation to PAN Card. As a Foreign Citizen of India with...
Requirements – PAN Card Address Change
If you hold an existing PAN you may need to update your personal information such as your address. In this segment we look at the requirements for...
Benefits of PAN Card – Overseas Citizen of India
This segment details the benefits of PAN Card for an Overseas Citizen of India or a Foreign Citizen. The Permanent Account Number which is commonly...
Foreign V Indian Citizen PAN Card Explained
There is considerable lack of clarity about whether or not there is a difference between a Foreign Citizen and Indian Citizen PAN Card. Further,...
KYC Indian Banks – Overseas Indian Citizen
As an Overseas Indian Citizen with Indian bank accounts, you should know about KYC. In this segment we look at KYC and its application in Indian...
Guide to Indian Power of Attorney: Types, Uses, and Execution
A Power of Attorney is a commonly used legal instrument for various purposes, such as managing finances, making real estate transactions, or...
Link Aadhaar PAN – Deadline 2023 NRI
If you are an NRI and are unsure whether you must link Aadhaar PAN, it is now a mandatory requirement. However with exception to those who fall...
Overseas Indian Citizen – Mutation of Property
For an Overseas Indian Citizen, the mutation of property in an Indian property sale process is an important part of know-how. It can have a...
PAN Card Status – Track PAN 2023
When applying for your PAN Card, you should know what the different stages of your PAN Card Status indicate once your application is with the...
OCI Card Application Documents
This post explores the supporting documents needed for an OCI Card application and their significance in the application process. The Overseas...
Indian Property Sale – Overseas Indian Citizen
Overview As an Overseas Indian Citizen you may wish to sell property in India. Our previous segments, selling your property in India, or executing a...
PAN Documents – Overseas Indian Citizen
In this segment we look at common issues faced by an Overseas Indian Citizen when applying for regulatory Indian requirements, such as PAN....
PAN Card for British Indian
UK citizens who are Indian by origin, also known as British Indians, maintain and inherit property as well as hold financial interests in India. It...
PAN Card – 3D Secure
If you’re attempting to apply for your Overseas Citizen PAN card online, you may have come across intermittent issues when trying to make payment...
Update PAN Card – NRI OCI Overseas Indian
Existing PAN card holders may want to update PAN Card. How to update a change of details on an existing PAN for NRI OCI Foreign Citizens.
Non Resident External (Indian Assets) – NRI OCI
If you’re an Overseas Indian, you should know about the Non Resident External Account and its key benefits to your Indian financial...
NRI OCI PIO – FEMA Act & Assets In India
Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated by the Foreign Exchange...
Overseas Indian, Buying Indian Property
Following on from our last segment - Repatriation of sale proceeds from sold property in India. We now look at another area of property in India,...
PAN Card – Useful Information
In view of our last segments discussing PAN Card for NRI, OCI, we look at some further useful information that may apply to you. If you’ve missed...
NRI OCI Property – Repatriation of Sale Proceeds
In this article we discuss Immovable assets. Specifically property that an NRI, OCI may sell in India and subsequently require to repatriate...
New London Indian Visa Centre & E-Visas Resumed
VFS Global, the private third-party visa service for the High Commission of India, has opened a new Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in central...
Agreement of Sale – NRI OCI Real Estate
In our last segment we discussed the purpose of an NRO account in relation to NRI, OCI property - real estate. Below, we discuss Agreement of Sale -...
NRO Account For NRI OCI Real Estate
The NRO Account for NRI OCI Real estate is an important aspect to consider when required in instances where you are; Acquiring or Selling property...
Determining The Value – NRI OCI Real Estate
Continuing from our previous segment for NRI OCI assets in India, we touch on movable and immovable assets in India. Specifically, as detailed by...
Top 5 Mistakes – NRI PAN Card Application
Below you'll find a list of top 5 common mistakes that you can avoid when applying for your NRI PAN Card Application from abroad. This article...
No Objection Certificate – Transport Ashes To India
Requirements & Process This section details the requirements for a No Objection Certificate - Transport Ashes to India. What are the...
Non Resident Indian, OCI, PIO
We detail some important aspects of the terms – Non Resident Indian, OCI, PIO in this article. Firstly, what is the size of the Indian diaspora...
PAN-FORM 49AA
Is there a difference between PAN application for an Indian National, NRI, Overseas Citizen of India, Foreign Citizen? Yes there is. When...
NRI PAN Uses
“Including Overseas Citizen of Indian – Foreign Citizens” Continuing from What is a PAN Card. How to apply for NRI PAN?, in this section we further...
AO Code – NRI PAN
What is the full terminology – AO Code? AO Code is the short form of “Assessing Officer” (AO). “Although the Income Tax Department endeavours to...
e-PAN For NRI, Requirements, Fee, Apply Online
e-PAN for NRI (Non Resident Indian). What is E PAN? Apply for E PAN, NRI, OCI “Foreign Citizen.
Real Time Involved – PAN Card For NRI
PAN Card for NRI-the time involved whether you apply yourself or you use a firm to assist.
Apply NRI PAN From Anywhere
Apply NRI PAN from anywhere worldwide, range of PAN services specializing in NRI PAN.
PAN Card Application For NRI
Find our services for PAN Card application for NRI, apply from any country
Common NRI PAN Card Questions-2
NRI PAN Card questions answered. From any country for Foreign Citizens
Common NRI PAN Card Questions
Common questions answered for NRI PAN Card, OCI PAN Card, Foreign citizen & more.
Selling Indian Property via Power of Attorney: Process, Types, and Legalities
Selling Indian property through Power of Attorney is a process that everyone who owns or will own a property in India may need to go through. This...
What is a PAN Card and how to apply for an NRI PAN?
For the purpose of this article, the term (NRI) as per popular use is used for a Foreign Citizen. PAN Card for a Foreign Citizen. What is a PAN? A...
Avoid These OCI Card Application Mistakes
The OCI application is not a cheap application to make (Currently around £200 for applications made in the UK), and while the requirements may seem...
NRI Power of Attorney: GPA vs SPA
Making an Indian Power of Attorney can be a confusing process, especially if you are residing outside of India. Without the proper knowledge and...
OCI Card New Rules and Requirements
According to a recent change in law, the Government of India announced that Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders are no longer required to...
Sending a Power of Attorney from Canada to India
We have outlined the three steps to ensure that your Indian Power of Attorney process from Canada is seamless and worry-free.
Sending a Power of Attorney from the USA to India
NRIs and OCIs living in the USA who own Indian property, have bank accounts or other legal dealings in India often find themselves in complex legal...
General Indian Power of Attorney: Pros and Cons
For NRIs or OCIs living in different parts of the world, it is not practical to travel to India frequently to manage the properties they own or to...
Costs of Making an Indian Power of Attorney in the UK
Depending on how you go about it, there are fixed costs and some optional costs for making an NRI Power of Attorney or PoA.
NRI Power of Attorney FAQs
An NRI power of attorney is the most efficient tool for an Indian property owner who works or lives outside of India. Buying, selling or even...
Avoid Mistakes Sending NRI Power of Attorney to India
Sending an NRI power of attorney from abroad to India does not have to be a complicated process. Small mistakes may sometimes lead to expensive...
Cancel Indian Power of Attorney – NRI Guide
A power of attorney may be cancelled for many reasons, most often being the power is no longer needed or because you’re not happy with your...
Harsh changes for OCI holders by India
On 4 March, a notification was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, India that changes the rights of OCI Cardholders otherwise known as Overseas...
Top 10 FAQs NRI’s inheriting property in India
Transferring Indian property can be confusing and time consuming. We discuss frequently asked questions on Indian property inheritance.
Sending a Power of Attorney from the UK to India
We have outlined the steps you will need to follow to ensure that your Indian Power of Attorney process is seamless and worry-free.
Overseas Citizenship of India For NRIs | OCI Card Application
Overseas Citizenship of India is commonly misconstrued as Indian dual citizenship, however it more of a life-long visa.
NRI Family Property Partition
Partitioning a property entails dividing a property held by co-owners (also known as joint owners) or co-proprietors into individual portions.
Indian Property Buying, Selling and Renting for NRIs
This article aims to answer some of the most common NRI/OCI questions arising from selling, buying or renting out property in India.
NRI Power of Attorney Guide
A Power of Attorney document allows an NRI individual to legally delegate their powers to another individual to act on their behalf in India.
NRIs Inheriting Property in India
There is more than one way an NRI may inherit a property in India. This article explains what is a Will and a Succession Certificate.