Rental property
Renting out property in India from abroad: income, tax and managing it from a distance
Reviewed October 2026 by Sumit Kumar, Chartered Accountant
Many NRIs keep a home in India and let it out. The rent is taxable in India, tenants may need to withhold tax, and you still need to file a return. Done well, the property earns steadily and stays cared for without you being there.
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Who this is for
Is this your situation?
- You own one or more properties in India that are rented or could be.
- A tenant is unsure how to pay rent to a non-resident.
- You want to simplify tax and bookkeeping on rental income.
Common mistakes
Where people go wrong
- Tenants paying rent without any withholding when it is required.
- Missing deductions you are entitled to claim.
- Receiving rent in the wrong account.
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
Rental tax set-up
How rent is taxed and which deductions apply.
- 02
Tenant instructions
What the tenant must withhold and deposit.
- 03
Annual return
Rent reported correctly each year.
- 04
Property management introductions
Where you need on-the-ground support, we introduce independent managers.
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
Set up the structure
Account, tenant and tax instructions.
Step 2
Track income and costs
A simple record through the year.
Step 3
File the return
Rent and deductions reported.
Documents
What to have ready
Not everything is needed on day one. Send what you have and we will tell you what is missing.
- Rent agreement
- Property tax receipts
- Tenant details
- Bank statements
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.
Prefer a set time? Book a consultation · Mon–Sat, 10am–7pm IST
FAQs
Questions we get asked
Does my tenant need to deduct tax?
Can I send rent abroad?
What costs can I claim?
Should I sell instead?
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.