FEMA & Cross-Border
Making sense of foreign exchange rules, remittances, and international transactions
Liberalised Remittance Scheme
Complete Guide to the Liberalised Remittance Scheme for FY 2026-27
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Buying Property Abroad from India
FEMA, LRS and tax guide for Indians buying property abroad — Dubai, London, Singapore rules, 20% TCS, Schedule FA disclosure, rental income, and capital gains
Documents Required for LRS Remittance
Purpose-wise document checklist for LRS remittances — education, investment, property, medical, gift — with Form A2, TCS thresholds, and bank requirements
DTAA and Double Taxation Relief for LRS
Comprehensive guide to DTAA for LRS transactions — how to claim benefits, TRC & Form 41 filing, country-specific rates (USA, UK, UAE), and Form 146 certification
FEMA Penalties & Compliance Guide
Comprehensive guide to FEMA penalties — Section 13 provisions, 3x penalty calculation, RBI compounding process, ED involvement, ₹2 lakh cap, and violation rectification
Form 145 and Form 146 Filing Guide
Step-by-step form filing process for foreign remittance TDS under Section 393(2)
Form A2 for Foreign Remittance
Complete guide to filling Form A2 for LRS remittance — every field explained, RBI purpose codes, common rejection reasons, and bank-specific processes
LRS for Education Abroad
Complete guide to LRS for education abroad — TCS rates (2% vs Nil), education loan exemption, parent vs student remittance strategy, and FEMA compliance
Investing Abroad Under LRS
Complete guide to investing abroad under LRS — allowed assets, prohibited investments (crypto), Golden Visa, capital gains tax, Schedule FA, and FEMA compliance
LRS for Travel, Credit Cards & Online Shopping
Complete guide to TCS on foreign travel, credit card international charges, forex cards, UPI payments, online shopping FEMA rules, and prohibited transactions
NRI Returning to India: Complete FEMA, LRS & Tax Transition Checklist
Complete guide for NRIs returning to India — FEMA status change, NRO/NRE conversion, RNOR tax benefits, LRS eligibility, foreign asset declaration, and checklist.
Outward Remittance from India
Complete guide to outward remittance from India — LRS process, RBI limits, TCS rates under Section 394(1), Form A2, FEMA compliance, and scrutiny triggers
TCS on Foreign Remittance
Complete guide to TCS on foreign remittance under Section 394(1) for FY 2026-27 — rates, exemptions, education and tour package rules, refund process, and lower certificate application