NRI Inherited Property — Tax, FEMA & Sale
Inheriting, holding and selling Indian property as an NRI
- 1TitleInheritance documents and mutation completed.
- 2TaxGain computed and TDS certificate obtained.
- 3RepatriateProceeds remitted after tax.
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Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About NRI Inherited Property — Tax, FEMA & Sale
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
There is no tax on inheriting property in India. Under FEMA, an NRI can inherit any immovable property — including agricultural land — from a person resident in India. When the NRI sells it, the cost and holding period of the previous owner are used, so the gain is usually long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; the buyer deducts TDS, and sale proceeds can be repatriated up to USD 1 million per financial year after tax.
The legal steps come first: proving title through the will (probate may be required depending on the city), succession certificate or legal-heir documents, and updating municipal and revenue records (mutation) in the heir's name. Without clean title, sale and repatriation stall.
On sale, Section 54 or 54EC can still save tax if the gain is reinvested in time. We coordinate the title documents, the capital gains computation, the lower-TDS certificate and the remittance forms.
| Tax on inheritance | None |
|---|---|
| FEMA | NRIs may inherit any immovable property, including agricultural land |
| On sale | Previous owner's cost and holding period; LTCG 12.5% without indexation |
| TDS | Buyer deducts at 12.5%/30% + surcharge + cess unless certificate |
| Repatriation | Up to USD 1 million per FY from NRO |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- NRIs who inherited a flat, house, land or agricultural property
- NRI heirs planning to sell and repatriate
- Families dividing inherited property among siblings abroad
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Title and mutation document checklist
- Capital gains computation using inherited cost
- Lower-TDS certificate
- Repatriation forms
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Inheritance documents and mutation completed.
Gain computed and TDS certificate obtained.
Proceeds remitted after tax.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
- CA reads your case before the call
- DTAA, property, capital gains covered
- Written summary + checklist after
- Fee adjustable if you engage us
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
