Major Laws
- Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.
- Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999
- Income Tax Act, 1961
- Immigration Laws: NRI visa regulations for OCI (Overseas Citizen of India), PIO (Person of Indian Origin) cards.
- Property Laws: Rules on buying, selling, and inheriting property and also include Real Estate Act.
- Family Laws: marriage, divorce, child custody, example: the Hindu Marriage Act.
- Companies Act, 2013: Investing in Indian businesses and building companies.
- Banking Laws: Rules for NRE and NRO accounts, money limit they can send
- Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- Intellectual Property Laws: Trademark rules, patents, and copyright rules
Key Procedures
- Legal Documentation and Apostille
- Power of Attorney (POA)
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Tax Filings
- Property Transactions
- Family Law Proceedings
- Investment Regulations
- Immigration Filings
- Compliance with FEMA
- Consumer Disputes
Without knowing these laws and procedures NRI lawyers can't assist their NRI legal services, making sure they follow the right rules and get the best legal help possible.
