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Acquisition of Immovable Property in India as per FEMA guidelines[1] is related to individuals who invest in immovable property in India from abroad. As per specific guidelines provided by FEMA and RBI, a resident Indian can also acquire property abroad. However, the individual needs to comply with the rules under FEMA.
Non-Resident Indians can open bank accounts in India. Therefore, they can also acquire immovable property in India. However, such acquisition of immovable property in India depends on being compliant with the provisions of RBI and FEMA. When the acquisition of property occurs, the payment has to be made in currencies accepted within India. The funds to acquire immovable property in India should be transferred through the NRE/ FCNR account.
A foreign national cannot acquire immovable property within India. However, if foreign nationals residing in India for a particular period, then they can purchase immovable property within India.
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Before investing in a property, the residential status of the individual has to be taken into consideration. If an NRI or PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) wants to buy property in India, then the transaction in the property is allowed. Resident Indians are also entitled to purchase property abroad. However, this must comply with the laws related to FEMA.
Investment Opportunity– Acquisition of immovable property in India is considered as a valuable investment opportunity. The property which is purchased by an NRI/PIO should be done through a proper channel. Funds which are used for this purpose will be from the bank accounts, NRE and FCNR Accounts.
The Reserve Bank of India and the FEMA is the regulatory authority and law dealing with the acquisition of immovable property in India made by an NRI and PIO. FEMA also governs the acquisition of immovable property outside India.
For Acquisition of Immovable Property in India under FEMA Guidelines, the following have to be followed:
1) Holds an Indian Passport
2) Father / Grandparents was a citizen of India by virtue of the Citizenship Act 1955
For an NRI/PIO to Acquire Immovable Property in India, the following considerations have to be taken:
For a Foreign Nationals to Acquire Immovable Property in India, the following considerations have to be taken:
For purchase of property by an NRI in India
For purchase of property by outside India
Documents for purchasing property can vary from country to country. However, the following documents will apply to most property transactions.
Read, Also: 194-IA – Read About TDS on Immovable Property.
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