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Who is a Non resident Indian NRI?
An NRI is a person resident outside
India who is a citizen of India or is a person
of Indian origin.
Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA),
generally, a person is resident outside
India
if he is in India for less than 182 days
during the course of the preceding financial
year and also includes any person who stays
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For the purposes of carrying out employment or
any business or vocation;
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Under circumstances indicating an intention to
stay outside India for an uncertain duration;
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Any Indian citizen deputed outside
India
for a temporary period in connection with
employment
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For education
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How do I know if I qualify as a Non-Resident
Indian?
If you have gone out of India for any of the
following purposes, you qualify to open a
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Taking up employment
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Business or vacation
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Any other purpose, in such circumstances as
would indicate his intention to stay outside
India for an uncertain period
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Indian citizens working abroad on assignments
with foreign Governments/Government agencies
or international/regional agencies like the
UNO, IMF, World Bank etc.
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Officials of Central and State governments and
Public Sector Undertakings deputed abroad on
temporary assignments or posted to a Branch /
Office (including diplomatic missions) abroad
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Indians settled abroad permanently
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Indians gone abroad on immigration
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Crew-members of Indian nationality or Indian
origin employed by foreign airlines / shipping
companies, if they are based at foreign ports
and reside abroad
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Non-Resident Indians become Indian residents
only when they come back to India for employment
or for carrying-on any business in India or
vocation or for any other purpose indicating an
indefinite period of stay in India.
They are not regarded as Resident Indians during
their short visits to India on holiday, leave
etc
Who is a Person of Indian Origin PIO?
You are a Person of Indian origin [PIO] if you
are a citizen of a foreign country (other than a
citizen of Bangladesh or Pakistan ) and: |
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You have at any time held an Indian passport
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You or either of your parents or any of your
grandparents were citizens of India by virtue
of the Constitution of India or the
Citizenship Act, 1955 OR
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You are the spouse of an Indian citizen or of
a person of Indian origin (other than of
Pakistan or Bangladesh )
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What are the types of bank accounts available
to NRIs?
Non-Resident External [NRE] Rupee savings
account
Your funds in NRE savings accounts are held in
convertible rupees - principle and interest are
fully repatriable. Interest income is fully
exempt from tax in
India.
The savings account can be opened jointly with a
Non-Resident individual.
Non-Resident External [NRE] Rupee fixed deposit
Fixed deposit in Indian rupees where the
principle and interest are fully repatriable.
All interest earned is fully exempt from tax in
India. The account can also be opened jointly
with a non-resident.
Non-Resident Ordinary [NRO] Rupee savings
account
Your funds in Non Resident Ordinary (NRO)
savings account are held in India, in Indian
rupees. The NRO account can be funded through
NRI income in India. Only the interest in an NRO
account is repatriable. Interest income on this
account is liable for Indian Income Taxes.
Non-Resident Ordinary [NRO] Rupee fixed account
Fixed deposit in Indian rupees where the
earnings in India can be deposited. The interest
is repatriable [after payment of tax].
Foreign current Non-residents [FCNR] deposit
The FCNR Deposit is a fully repatriable foreign
currency deposit available in major currencies:
US Dollars, Pound Sterling, Euros, Australian
dollars and Canadian dollars.
Your funds in FCNR Deposits are maintained in
foreign currency and are fully repatriable,
including the interest you earn. All interest
earned is fully exempt from tax in India.
Can I open these accounts in any convertible
currency?
Yes, you can remit funds for opening the account
in any convertible currency.
The NRO / NRE accounts are maintained in rupees
and the funds remitted will thus be converted
into India rupees at the spot exchange rate.
For FCNR, the deposit can be maintained in the
currency of your choice i.e. USD, GBP, EUR, AUD
and CAD.
Wealth Management For Nris
Vishal Constructions & Developers Wealth Management services bring to you a premier, personalized
investment experience based on a careful
understanding of your diverse needs as a Non
Resident Indian (NRI) - before you leave India,
while you are abroad and when you plan to return
to India.
Our association with DBS Bank and our research
desk help us provide you a panoramic view of
international markets and a strong approach to
investing in
India , profitably. Our Relationship Managers
are trained and certified to provide you sound
wealth management advice, across asset classes
and market cycles. They will work with you
personally to maximize your growth opportunities
and enhance your wealth, while ensuring that you
can continue to pursue your own goals in life
without a worry.
Foreign Collaborations
Collaborators with an existing business or
merger with an existing one to create a
synergistic effect, could drive your continued
success. You can trust on our expertise for the
right consultations and strategies. We help you
devise a strategic plan to successfully manage
and integrate your new plan of action and review
the operational process.
Further, we simplify your task by completing all
the legal formalities, checking and preserving
the documents and do the filling in an organized
way. The financing solutions offered are
customized to suit your requirements
Non-Resident Taxation and FEMA
We provide advisory and compliance services
entirely covering the Foreign exchange law and
Taxation law applicable to Non-Residents in the
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Tax Advisory Services and filing of e-Tax
returns
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Setting up a Branch office/ Liaison office/
Project office in India
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Banking and Remittances
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Investment advisory support
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Start Up Ventures
We suggest practical suggestions in start-up
ventures for various businesses. We have rich
experience as business advisors and financial
consultants, from planning till implementation
of plans. We cover the following areas in
start-up ventures.
Due diligence reviews :Regulatory approvals
Identifying appropriate entry route : Formation
of Legal Entity in
India i.e. Incorporation of a company and
preparation of Memorandum and Articles of
Association and other legal support. |
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