🇦🇪 NRI Guide — UAE / Dubai
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Why from UAE / Dubai
Key Advantages for UAE / Dubai NRIs Buying Indian Property
No UAE capital gains tax on Indian property rental income — only Indian TDS applies.
UAE–India DTAA (Double Tax Avoidance Agreement) reduces your overall tax burden on property income.
AED to INR has been historically favourable — Indian property is effectively cheaper in real terms.
Most Gulf NRIs from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh invest in their home districts — we specialise in exactly these markets.
We coordinate in-person site visits on your behalf and send full video walkthroughs so you can buy without travelling.
Power of Attorney services available — close the deal from Dubai without flying back to India.
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Step by Step
How to Buy Indian Property from UAE / Dubai
Browse & Shortlist
Search properties online. Request video walkthroughs. Our team visits sites on your behalf and sends full reports.
Prepare PoA
Get a Power of Attorney notarised in UAE / Dubai and apostilled. This lets a trusted person sign in India on your behalf.
Arrange Finance
Transfer funds via SWIFT to your NRE account in INR. Or apply for an NRI home loan from Indian banks.
Register & Own
Sale deed signed by your PoA holder at the sub-registrar. Pay stamp duty + registration fee. Property is yours.
FAQ
Buying Indian Property from UAE / Dubai — Common Questions
Can UAE residents (NRIs) buy property in India?
Yes. NRIs and OCI card holders residing in UAE can freely purchase residential and commercial property in India. No RBI or government approval is needed — purchases are governed by FEMA and must be funded from NRE/NRO accounts.
How do I transfer money from UAE to buy Indian property?
You can transfer AED/USD via SWIFT/wire transfer to your NRE or NRO account in India. The funds must then be used to pay the builder or seller directly in INR. No foreign currency payments are allowed.
Do I need to visit India to buy a property from Dubai?
Not necessarily. You can appoint a Power of Attorney (PoA) holder — a trusted family member or lawyer in India — who can sign the sale deed on your behalf. Our team arranges site visits and sends full video reports.
What is the stamp duty for NRIs buying property in India?
NRIs pay the same stamp duty as resident Indians. In Kerala it is 6% + 2% registration fee. In Karnataka (Bangalore) it is 5–6.5%. There are no extra surcharges for NRI buyers.
Can I repatriate the sale proceeds back to UAE?
Yes. You can repatriate up to USD 1 million per financial year from your NRE account after paying the applicable capital gains tax and obtaining a tax clearance certificate.
What are the most popular states for Gulf NRIs to invest in India?
Gulf Malayalees predominantly invest in Kerala — especially Kozhikode, Kannur, Malappuram, and Thrissur. Tamil NRIs prefer Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai. Telugu NRIs favor Hyderabad and Vijayawada.
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