NRI Real Estate Transactions

Capital Gains Computation Rules for NRIs: Updated Framework in 2025

Capital Gains Computation Rules for NRIs: Updated Framework in 2025

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News When NRIs sell property in India, the taxable base is the capital gain—the difference between sale proceeds and cost of acquisition, improvements, and selling expenses. However, unless a Lower/Nil Deduction Certificate (Form 13) is obtained, […]

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Buyer’s Step-by-Step TDS Compliance Checklist (NRI Seller – Section 195)

Buyer’s Step-by-Step TDS Compliance Checklist (NRI Seller – Section 195)

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News When you purchase property from a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), TDS compliance works very differently compared to buying from a resident. Instead of 1% under Section 194-IA, buyers must deduct tax under Section 195. This involves

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Penalties & Issues If You Don’t Disclose NRI Status or Follow TDS Rules in Property Sales

Penalties & Issues If You Don’t Disclose NRI Status or Follow TDS Rules in Property Sales

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News When buying property from an NRI, many buyers mistakenly deduct only 1% TDS under Section 194-IA using Form 26QB. That provision applies only to resident sellers. For NRIs, the correct section is 195, which requires

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Documents You Need for a Lower or Nil TDS Certificate (Form 13) When Selling Property as an NRI

Documents You Need for a Lower or Nil TDS Certificate (Form 13) When Selling Property as an NRI

By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News When an NRI sells a property in India, the buyer is required to deduct TDS under Section 195. By default, this deduction is on the entire sale value, not just the profit. That often blocks

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