NRI | OCI |
NRI is a term given by Income Tax Department of GOI and it holds true meaning at the time of filing tax | OCI on the other hand is an immigration status given to foreign nationals who are of Indian origin by the GOI |
A Non Resident Indian acquires such status when he/she has resided for less than 182 days | An indian origin foreign national can apply for OCI for territory belonging to India after 1947 |
NRI is allowed to invest in residential and commercial properties in India | Similarly, OCI holder too can buy residential and commercial property in India |
Income from investments and receipts in India is taxable in India | OCI holder is must pay tax on global income and is subject to the conditions of DTAA |
For NRI status, only overseas residential proof is required | For OCI card, a series of documents including proof of current citizenship, relationship evidence to an Indian citizen, etc are required |
Is OCI considered NRI?
Rishabh Karariya
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April 13, 2021
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