NRI lawyer needs to know Major laws and procedures to do NRI Legal Services

Major Laws

1. Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.
2. Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999
3. Income Tax Act, 1961
4. Immigration Laws: NRI visa regulations for OCI (Overseas Citizen of India), PIO (Person of Indian Origin) cards.
5. Property Laws: Rules on buying, selling, and inheriting property and also include real Estate Act.
6. Family Laws: marriage, divorce, child custody, example: the Hindu Marriage Act.
7. Companies Act, 2013: Investing in Indian businesses and building companies.
8. Banking Laws: Rules for NRE and NRO accounts, money limit they can send.
9. Consumer Protection Act, 2019
10. Intellectual Property Laws: Trademark rules, patents, and copyright rules

Key Procedures

1. Legal Documentation and Apostille
2. Power of Attorney (POA)
3. Litigation and Dispute Resolution
4. Tax Filings
5. Property Transactions
6. Family Law Proceedings
7. Investment Regulations
8. Immigration Filings
9. Compliance with FEMA
10. Consumer Disputes