NRI Investments
Declaring Indian assets in Germany
India's ₹12 Lakh Zero-Tax Rule Excludes NRIs — How Indians in Germany Must File Their FY 2025-26 Indian ITR Differently
India's new ₹12 lakh zero-tax benefit under Section 115BAC doesn't apply to NRIs. Learn how Indians in Germany must file their FY 2025-26 Indian ITR and claim DTAA relief.
India's Budget 2026 Cuts TCS to 2% on LRS Remittances — How to Reclaim TCS Paid When Filing Your 2025 Indian ITR
India slashed TCS on LRS remittances from 20% to 2%. Learn how Indian expats in Germany can claim a TCS refund on their 2025 Indian ITR and avoid double taxation.
India's Rule 9 Under the Income Tax Rules 2026: How Indian Expats in Germany Must Document NRO & Rental Income to Avoid Estimated Assessments
India's new Rule 9 demands strict documentation for NRO interest & rental income. Learn how Indian expats in Germany can avoid estimated assessments on their 2025 tax return.
India's FAST-DS 2026 Amnesty: Disclose Your German Bank Accounts & ESOPs to Avoid ₹10 Lakh/Year Black Money Act Penalties
India's FAST-DS amnesty lets NRIs disclose unreported German bank accounts and ESOPs. Avoid ₹10 lakh/year Black Money Act penalties — file before the window closes.
Germany's Expanded Exit Tax (Wegzugsbesteuerung) Now Hits ETFs and Funds — What Indians Leaving Germany in 2025 Must Report
Germany's exit tax now covers ETFs and mutual funds. Learn how Wegzugsbesteuerung affects Indians leaving Germany in 2025 and what to report on your tax return.
LIC Policy Maturity in Germany: Is Your Payout Taxable? What Indians in Germany Must Know
Got an LIC policy maturing while you live in Germany? Learn if your LIC maturity amount is taxable in Germany, how DTAA applies, and what to declare.
Indian FD Interest and German Taxes: What Every NRI in Germany Must Know
If you have a Fixed Deposit in India and live in Germany, you must declare that interest in Germany — even if TDS was already deducted. Here is exactly how it works.
NRE vs NRO Accounts: What Indians in Germany Must Declare for German Taxes
Most Indians in Germany don't know that NRE account interest, though tax-free in India, must be declared in Germany. Here's exactly what to declare and how.