✅ Capital Gain & TDS Rules on Sale of Property by NRI (2025 Updated Guide)

When an NRI sells property in India, two key aspects determine the tax outcome: Capital Gain and TDS (Tax Deducted at Source). Understanding these helps avoid excessive tax deductions, ensures compliance, and keeps the transaction smooth.

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✅ What Is Capital Gain on Property?

Capital Gain is the profit earned when you sell a property at a price higher than your purchase cost.

Capital Gain Formula:

Capital Gain = Sale Price – Purchase Cost – Improvement Cost – Selling Expenses – Exemptions

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✅ Types of Capital Gains

1. Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG)

• Property held for more than 24 months
• Taxed at 20% after indexation
• Indexation adjusts purchase cost as per inflation, lowering tax liability

2. Short-Term Capital Gain (STCG)

• Property sold within 24 months
• Taxed at income slab rate (typically 30% + surcharge + cess for NRIs)
• No indexation benefit

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✅ TDS Rules for NRI Property Sale (Section 195)

When an NRI sells property in India, it is legally mandatory for the buyer to deduct TDS.

✅ Long-Term Property (>24 months)

• TDS on capital gain
• Rate: 20% + surcharge + cess

✅ Short-Term Property (<24 months)

• TDS on full sale value
• Rate: Slab rate (~30% + surcharge + cess)

✅ Lower/NIL TDS Certificate

NRIs can apply for Form 13 to reduce TDS to 1–2% or even NIL, depending on actual capital gain.

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✅ Repatriation of Sale Proceeds

• Up to USD 1 million per financial year can be repatriated
• Through NRO account
• Supported by Form 15CA & 15CB

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✅ Combined Table: Capital Gain & TDS Rules for NRIs

Topic	Details
Capital Gain Definition	Profit when selling price exceeds purchase cost
Capital Gain Formula	Sale Price – Cost – Improvements – Expenses – Exemptions
LTCG Holding Period	More than 24 months
LTCG Tax Rate	20% + surcharge + cess (indexation applicable)
STCG Holding Period	Less than 24 months
STCG Tax Rate	Slab rate (~30% + surcharge + cess)
TDS Section	Section 195
TDS on LTCG	On capital gain @ 20% + surcharge + cess
TDS on STCG	On full sale value @ slab rate
Lower TDS Certificate	Apply via Form 13
Buyer Compliance	Deduct TDS, deposit to govt, Form 27Q, issue Form 16A
Repatriation Limit	USD 1 million per year
Repatriation Forms	15CA & 15CB
NRI Exemptions	Sections 54, 54EC, 54F

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⚠️ Disclaimer

The above information is general in nature. Every NRI property sale and tax situation differs. Please consult a qualified Chartered Accountant or legal advisor for advice specific to your actual case.