NRI & International Services
Your trusted partner for India, the GCC & international financial matters. NRI tax filing, DTAA advisory, property sale guidance, repatriation, overseas business setup (UAE via BIFI Partners & international), and end-to-end services for foreign, GCC-based & international businesses entering or outsourcing to India.
Why NRI Services?
India remains one of the most significant financial touchpoints for Non-Resident Indians — whether through property ownership, investment portfolios, family business interests, or ongoing professional income from Indian sources. Navigating Indian tax law, foreign-exchange regulations, repatriation rules, and double-taxation treaties from outside India requires a trusted advisor who understands both the Indian regulatory environment and the NRI's cross-border financial profile.
EQX Partners specialises in NRI financial advisory across the full spectrum: annual income tax filing, DTAA advisory, property sale guidance, NRE/NRO account structuring, repatriation support, and cross-border tax planning. We serve NRI clients across the UAE and the wider GCC, the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and other major diaspora destinations.
Through our trusted alliance with BIFI Partners in Dubai, and our wider network, we also support Indian businesses expanding abroad — in the UAE and across the GCC, and into international markets beyond — with company setup and cross-border advisory.
We work just as closely with foreign and international businesses. Whether you are establishing an entity in India, or running operations from overseas with no Indian presence yet, we deliver the full service range — India entity setup, foreign-investment compliance, outsourced accounting and bookkeeping, payroll, tax and statutory compliance, and virtual-CFO support — so you have one accountable team across borders.
DTAA Relief
Avoid Double Taxation
Repatriation
Compliant Fund Transfers
Cross-Border
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NRI Services services in detail
Comprehensive coverage across every aspect of nri services — tailored for your business.
NRI Tax Filing in India
NRIs with Indian-sourced income — property rental, capital gains on Indian assets, interest on NRO accounts, business income — are generally required to file income tax returns in India, or may wish to file to claim a refund of tax deducted at source or treaty relief. We determine residential status, file the correct return, claim applicable DTAA relief, and ensure full compliance — for NRIs across the GCC and worldwide.
NRE / NRO / FCNR Account Advisory
An NRE (Non-Resident External) account holds money remitted from abroad — fully repatriable, and interest is tax-free in India. An NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) account holds India-sourced income (rent, dividends, salary from Indian entities) — interest is taxable in India and repatriation is subject to applicable limits, taxes, and certification. An FCNR account lets NRIs hold fixed deposits in major foreign currencies — fully repatriable with no tax on interest in India. We advise on the right account structure for your profile.
DTAA & Foreign Tax Credit
India has Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) with a wide network of countries, including the UAE and across the GCC, the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia. Under the India-UAE treaty, income earned and taxed in the UAE is generally not taxed again in India for UAE residents. We identify the beneficial provisions of the applicable treaty, advise on tax-residency certificates, and claim foreign tax credits — so you never pay tax twice on the same income.
Property Sale & Capital Gains for NRIs
When an NRI sells property in India, tax is deducted at source from the sale proceeds — often at a rate higher than the actual tax due on the gain, which can block funds unnecessarily. We compute the actual capital gains accurately, apply for a lower tax-deduction certificate where eligible, file the return, and claim refunds of any excess deducted — for NRI sellers based in the GCC and worldwide.
Repatriation Services
We guide NRIs through the process of repatriating funds from India to their country of residence — from NRO accounts, proceeds of property or asset sales, dividend income, and business distributions — handling the required certifications and bank submissions, and ensuring complete compliance and accurate documentation.
Overseas Business Setup (UAE via BIFI Partners & international)
Through our alliance with BIFI Partners (Dubai, UAE), and our wider network, we provide end-to-end support for Indian businesses expanding abroad — UAE mainland, DIFC and free zone company formation, corporate bank account assistance and VAT registration, plus market entry and structuring in international markets beyond the Gulf, with cross-border tax planning for founders and investors.
Services for Foreign & International Businesses
We support foreign, GCC-based and international companies whether or not they already operate in India. For those entering India, we handle entity and subsidiary setup, foreign-investment compliance, and ongoing tax and statutory compliance. For those operating from abroad, we provide fully outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and virtual-CFO support — giving you one accountable Indian finance team across borders.
International Tax Planning
For NRIs with complex multi-jurisdiction profiles and for businesses expanding across the GCC and internationally, we provide holistic international tax structuring — advising on holding company location, income flow optimisation, treaty benefits, and permanent establishment risk — while maintaining full compliance in all jurisdictions.
Our nri services process
Residency Status Assessment
We determine your residential status separately for exchange-control purposes (NRI, PIO, OCI) and for tax purposes (Resident, Not Ordinarily Resident, or Non-Resident) — as these are legally distinct and have different consequences for your tax and remittance obligations.
India Income Mapping
We identify and document all India-sourced income streams: rental income, capital gains from asset sales, bank interest, dividends, business income, and any other Indian-source receipts.
DTAA Analysis
We review the applicable DTAA between India and your country of residence, identify all beneficial provisions for each income stream, and advise on the correct treatment.
Return Preparation & Filing
We prepare and file your Indian income tax return, claiming all applicable deductions, exemptions, and DTAA relief with the required treaty-claim documentation.
Repatriation & Compliance
We prepare the required filings, certifications, and repatriation instructions to ensure funds move compliantly and efficiently to your overseas accounts.
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Common questions about nri services
NRIs are taxed in India only on income that is sourced in India — such as rental income from Indian property, capital gains on Indian assets, interest on NRO accounts, and income from Indian business activities. Income earned entirely outside India (overseas salary, overseas bank interest, foreign capital gains) is generally not taxable in India for a person with NRI status. Indian-sourced income is taxable once it crosses the applicable threshold, and we determine exactly what applies to your situation.
India and the UAE have a comprehensive Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) in force, and India has similar treaties across the GCC and worldwide. Under such a treaty, NRIs who are tax residents abroad are generally protected from being taxed twice on the same income — employment income is generally taxable only where it is earned, while capital gains on Indian property generally remain taxable in India. To claim treaty benefits, NRIs typically need a valid Tax Residency Certificate from their country of residence and must make the appropriate claim in their Indian return.
Funds in accounts that hold money remitted from abroad are generally freely repatriable. Repatriation of India-sourced income held in NRO accounts is permitted subject to applicable annual limits and after the required taxes and certifications. We handle the certifications, bank submissions, and documentation so your funds move out of India compliantly — for NRIs across the GCC and worldwide.
When an NRI sells property in India, tax is deducted at source from the sale proceeds — often at a rate higher than the actual tax due on the gain, which can block funds unnecessarily. The seller can apply for a lower tax-deduction certificate where eligible. We compute the actual capital gains, facilitate the lower-deduction application, file the return, and claim any refund of excess tax deducted — preventing avoidable delays.
An NRE (Non-Resident External) account holds remittances from abroad. It is fully repatriable, can be held jointly only with another NRI, and interest earned is tax-exempt in India. An NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) account holds India-sourced income (rent, dividends, professional fees from Indian clients). Interest on NRO accounts is taxable in India, and repatriation from NRO is subject to applicable annual limits after taxes and compliance. Both can be held as savings accounts, current accounts, or fixed deposits.
Yes. We work with foreign, GCC-based and international businesses whether or not they have a presence in India. If you operate entirely from overseas, we can provide outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and virtual-CFO support as your offshore finance team. If and when you decide to establish operations in India, we handle entity and subsidiary setup, foreign-investment compliance, and ongoing tax and statutory compliance — so the same team supports you across borders.
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