NRI Property Management for Indians in the UAE

Time vs IST

IST is 1 h 30 min ahead of UAE time (Gulf Standard Time).

POA route

Attestation at the Indian Embassy/Consulate

Indian mission

Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General of India in Dubai

Rent goes to

Your NRO account in India

Time difference and best call windows

IST is 1 h 30 min ahead of UAE time (Gulf Standard Time). There is no daylight saving in either country.

The working days overlap almost fully: 10 am in Dubai is 11:30 am IST. Both the UAE and India have a Saturday–Sunday weekend for most offices, so weekdays line up.

You can message us on WhatsApp at any hour; we reply in Indian working hours and schedule calls in your window.

Making a power of attorney in the UAE

The UAE is not in the Hague Apostille Convention for this purpose. Sign the POA at, and have it attested by, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General of India in Dubai.

Where to go: Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General of India in Dubai.

A power of attorney executed abroad must be stamped (adjudicated) in India within three months of being received in India, and a POA that authorises sale of immovable property must be registered before the Sub-Registrar.

Full NRI POA guide →

Tax on Indian rent if you live in the UAE

In India: 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.

In the UAE: The UAE has no personal income tax on individuals' rent or salary, so Indian TDS is your main tax on rent. Because TDS is deducted at 30% plus surcharge and cess, file an Indian return if your actual tax is lower, or apply for a lower deduction certificate. A UAE tax residency certificate can support treaty claims under the India–UAE DTAA.

Getting rent to the UAE

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).

Common situations for owners in the Gulf

• Short flights make it practical to visit for registry or KYC, so many UAE owners sign documents in India instead of using a POA.
• Rent paid to an NRI still carries TDS, even though the UAE does not tax it.
• Keep NRE (repatriable) and NRO (Indian income) money separate.

Services for owners abroad

Choose what you need; most owners start with tenant management and inspections.

• Rent collection & tenant management
• Inspection & maintenance
• Legal & documentation help
• Sale & purchase assistance
• Power of attorney (POA) guidance