Q662. RBI rule on Lock-in period to sell property for repatriation removed

Question: Dear Sir,

I have a question regarding repatriation of funds after selling a non-inherited property by an NRI which was bought using rupee

funds.

Does the 10 year lock-in period from date of buying property still valid before money can be repatriated?

I think RBI website does not mention this lock-in as per latest notification.

Please advise.

thanks

Robert Goveas

Answer: The 10 year lock-in period rule has been removed. Now up-to one million dollars can be repatriated subject to payment of taxes and certification from a CA. A sample of the RBI notification is available by clicking HERE
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Q662. RBI rule on Lock-in period

to sell property for repatriation

removed

Question: Dear Sir, I have a question regarding repatriation of funds after selling a non-inherited property by an NRI which was bought using rupee funds. Does the 10 year lock-in period from date of buying property still valid before money can be repatriated? I think RBI website does not mention this lock-in as per latest notification. Please advise. thanks Robert Goveas Answer: The 10 year lock-in period rule has been removed. Now up-to one million dollars can be repatriated subject to payment of taxes and certification from a CA. A sample of the RBI notification is available by clicking HERE
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