Property Documentation & Legal Paperwork Help for NRIs

We coordinate

Applications, visits to offices, follow-up, document copies

Professionals

Advocates and CAs for legal opinions and tax filings

Not included

Legal representation in court

Typical paperwork we help with

• Property tax assessment and payment with the municipal body.
• Mutation of records after purchase or inheritance.
• Society membership and share-certificate transfer.
• Electricity, water and gas connection name changes.
• Rent agreement drafting and registration.
• Encumbrance and document-copy requests.

Tax paperwork for NRI landlords

Rent paid to a non-resident owner is subject to TDS. From FY 2026-27 this falls under section 393(2) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (it replaced section 195 of the 1961 Act): there is no threshold, and the base rate is 30% plus applicable surcharge and 4% health & education cess. The tenant needs a TAN, files the TDS return and gives you the TDS certificate. You can apply for a lower or nil deduction certificate, and treaty (DTAA) relief may apply.

Rent from Indian property should be credited to your NRO account. Money can be moved from NRO to your NRE or foreign account within the FEMA limit of USD 1 million per financial year, after taxes, using Form 15CA (and Form 15CB from a chartered accountant where required).

Inheritance and family property

When property passes by will or succession, the steps are usually probate or a legal-heir/succession certificate (as applicable), then mutation and utility changes. Timelines vary by state; an advocate should advise on your documents.