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How to claim DTAA benefit on NRI mutual fund taxation

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

DTAA benefit on NRI MF taxation can substantially reduce TDS rates on Indian MF income, depending on the DTAA between India and your country of residence. The procedure: obtain Tax Residency Certificate (TRC), submit Form 10F to AMC, and verify DTAA-adjusted TDS is applied.

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DTAA benefit for NRI MF investors

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

DTAA benefit for NRI mutual fund investors allows Non-Resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to claim relief from Indian income tax (or a reduced TDS rate) on capital gains and IDCW income from Indian mutual funds, where India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with the investor’s country of residence provides for exclusive taxation rights or a reduced rate. Without invoking DTAA, the NRI is subject to TDS under Section 195 at standard rates. By furnishing a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) and, where required, Form 10F, the investor can direct the AMC to apply the DTAA rate, potentially reducing or eliminating TDS on the Indian mutual fund investment.

TDS on MF redemption for NRIs (Section 195)

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on mutual fund redemptions for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) is governed by Section 195 of the Income Tax Act 1961. Unlike resident investors who are not subject to TDS on capital gains from mutual fund redemptions, NRI investors are subject to TDS withheld by the fund house (AMC) at the time of redemption, before the net proceeds are credited to the investor’s NRE or NRO account. The TDS rate depends on the type of capital gain (short-term or long-term) and the fund classification (equity-oriented or non-equity), and is applied on gross redemption proceeds without deducting the Rs 1,25,000 annual LTCG exemption. Excess TDS can be reclaimed by the NRI by filing an income-tax return in India.