Inheritance
Inherited property in India: transfer it, sell it or keep it, with the paperwork done properly
Reviewed October 2026 by Sumit Kumar, Chartered Accountant
Inheriting property in India while living abroad is common and rarely simple. Documents are needed to establish your right, the title must be changed in your name, and tax applies when you eventually sell. Each step is manageable when done in the right order.
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Who this is for
Is this your situation?
- A parent or relative in India has died and left you property or money.
- There are multiple heirs and you want a clean settlement.
- You want to sell, rent or hold the inherited property from abroad.
Common mistakes
Where people go wrong
- Delaying the succession paperwork, which makes every later step harder.
- Using the market value at the wrong date when computing tax on a later sale.
- Informal family arrangements with nothing in writing.
What we handle
What we take off your plate
One accountant who is also a registered migration agent, so your tax, your residency and your move are looked at together.
- 01
Document roadmap
What proves your right to the asset, and who can help obtain it.
- 02
Tax on sale
Cost, holding period and gain worked out for inherited assets.
- 03
Remittance
Moving the funds abroad with the correct certificates.
- 04
Coordination
Working alongside your lawyer in India.
How it works
What happens, step by step
Everything is done online, so where you live makes no difference. We work with clients across many countries.
Step 1
Establish title
Obtain the documents that confirm your right.
Step 2
Decide the plan
Keep, rent or sell.
Step 3
Execute
Transfer, sale and tax handled.
Step 4
Remit
Proceeds sent abroad.
Documents
What to have ready
Not everything is needed on day one. Send what you have and we will tell you what is missing.
- Death certificate
- Will or succession certificate
- Title deeds and tax receipts
- Heirs' identity documents
Why a Chartered Accountant who is also a migration agent
Tax residency and immigration status affect each other. A move, a visa or a return date can change what India taxes. Sumit Kumar is a Chartered Accountant and a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1803385) who has lived as a migrant himself, so both sides are considered in one conversation.
Enquiry
Tell us where you stand
Where you live, what you own in India and what you want to achieve. That is enough to begin.
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FAQs
Questions we get asked
Is inherited property taxed on receipt?
Can I sell without travelling to India?
Do I need a lawyer?
Whose cost is used to compute gains?
Get a clear view of your position
Send your situation and we will tell you where you stand, what is due and what it will cost, before you commit.