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Buying property from an NRI gets easier from October 1: Check key rule changes for residents and HUFs

2 sources · first seen 08:02 27 Sept · updated 06:30 28 Sept

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  • From October 1, resident individuals and HUFs buying property from non-residents can use their existing PAN for TDS compliance
  • Simpler TDS compliance may ease transactions in India’s residential property market

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TDS rules for property purchases from non-residents

The CBDT eased TDS compliance for residents buying property from non-residents, with changes taking effect from October 1, 2026. Buyers can deposit and report TDS under Section 393(2) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, through a PAN-based process.

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MintBuying property from an NRI gets easier from October 1: Check key rule changes for residents and HUFs08:02Economic TimesBuying property from an NRI? Know the new TDS, PAN, and Form 141 rules effective October 106:30