Is there a limit on maximum number of foreign securities to be held by an Indian Resident?
There is no maximum limit on the number of foreign securities that can be held by an Indian resident. However, under the LRS (Liberalized Remittance Scheme) an amount up to USD 2,50,000 per resident individual can only be remitted outside India in one financial year (April - March).
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Can I take indexation benefit on transfer of foreign listed securities?
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Is there any tax implication on transfer/remittance of funds on the platform for making investment in foreign securities?
Transfer of funds into an external platform would not result in any profit/gain as it involves only transfer of funds to self. Further no transaction has been undertaken / executed resulting in any transfer of any asset. However, w.e.f. 1st October ...
Do I need to pay tax on foreign dividend both in US and India? Can I claim credit for the taxes paid on such dividend in India?
Yes, tax needs to be paid on Foreign dividend both in US and India. However, an Indian Resident individual can claim Tax credit of taxes paid in US by virtue of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) entered into between India and US by filing a ...
Can I set off the losses incurred on transfer of foreign listed securities with my other income in India?
All Short-term capital losses arising on sale of foreign listed securities can be set off against both short term and long-term capital gains in India. However, any long term capital loss arising on sale of foreign listed securities can only be set ...