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10 posts tagged uae
- NRI Finance·
US stocks tax guide for Indians in UAE: no UAE tax, but here's what you still owe
UAE has no personal income tax — but Indians in UAE still face 25% US dividend withholding, potential Indian NRI filing obligations, and US estate tax above $60,000. Complete tax guide for UAE-based Indian nationals investing in US stocks.
- NRI Finance·
US stock platforms for Indians in UAE: which ones work, and which ones don't
Which US stock investing platforms actually work for Indian nationals living in the UAE? Covers NRI account eligibility, funding via NRE vs NRO, IBKR direct as the cleanest path, and what Indian-facing platforms support.
- NRI Finance·
Ireland-domiciled UCITS ETFs for Indians in UAE: the complete guide
UAE-based Indian NRIs face US estate tax above $60,000 in US stocks. Ireland-domiciled UCITS ETFs (CSPX, VWRA, VUSA) solve this — they give US equity exposure without US-situs status. Complete guide: which ETFs, how to buy via IBKR, costs, and tax treatment.
- NRI Finance·
Moving from UAE to the US on H-1B: the complete tax transition guide
Transferring from a UAE office to the US on an H-1B? Your NRE account becomes a FBAR-reportable asset. Your Indian mutual funds become PFICs. And NRE interest that was tax-free in both countries is now US taxable. Everything you need to do before and after the move.
- NRI Finance·
UAE Golden Visa and Indian tax residency: what NRIs need to know
The UAE Golden Visa gives long-term UAE residency — but it does not automatically protect your Indian NRI status. The 182-day rule, India's Income Tax Act residency tests, and FEMA residency requirements still apply. Complete guide for Indian nationals on the UAE Golden Visa.
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RSU tax for Indians working in UAE: perquisite, capital gains, and what happens when you return
Working at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Noon, or any US-listed company from UAE? Your RSU tax situation is different from India-based employees. No UAE tax, no Indian perquisite tax as NRI, but US dividend WHT and estate tax still apply. Complete guide.
- NRI Finance·
NRE and NRO accounts for UAE NRIs: the complete guide
UAE-based Indian nationals: how NRE and NRO accounts work when your income is in AED, what you can and cannot repatriate, how interest is taxed when you return to India, and the FEMA residency rules that govern everything.
- NRI Finance·
LRS and TCS for NRIs in UAE: NRE vs NRO accounts, what's different from Indian residents
Does the 20% TCS apply when an NRI in UAE invests in US stocks? The answer depends on whether you use an NRE or NRO account. Complete guide to LRS rules, TCS, and remittance mechanics for UAE-based Indian nationals.
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Indian mutual funds for UAE NRIs: SIPs, capital gains, and the return-to-India tax picture
UAE-based Indian NRIs can invest in Indian mutual funds — and unlike H-1B holders in the US, there is no PFIC problem. But Indian capital gains tax, TDS on redemptions, and the return-to-India transition require careful planning. Complete guide.
- NRI Finance·
India-UAE DTAA: how the double tax avoidance agreement works for NRIs
The India-UAE Double Tax Avoidance Agreement covers employment income, dividends, interest, and capital gains. Here is what it actually does for UAE-based Indian NRIs — and what it does not cover.