How to Transfer Money from UAE to India
UAE to India Guide
Summary
The Emirate dirham (AED) is freely convertible to Indian rupees, and there are no specific money transfer restrictions when sending money from Dubai to India. As many people from India work in Dubai, this is a very popular money transfer corridor. The reasons and the amount of money transferred to India may lead to gift taxes or additional paperwork..
Regulations for sending money from Dubai to India
If you are sending money from Dubai to India, your transfer may be treated differently depending on whether or not you are an Indian national and the reason for your transfer.
Banks in India that receive a money transfer often ask for the reason for the transfer, such as family medical bills or family maintenance. Recipients of the money transfer sent by people who are non-citizens of India are not required to pay gift tax on the money they receive. In addition, non-citizens of India do not have to pay for the charges in any income tax set by the Indian Revenue. However, the rules can differ with regard to citizens of India with the status of RNOR or NRI who are holding Student (F), temporary work (H), and tourist (J) visas.
When sending money to India, any amount over 50,000 rupees will have to be declared by the person receiving it as income. They will then have to pay tax on what you send. The only time that they do not have to declare it is if they are a family member. If the person who receives the money fails to declare the money they received, then they can be subject to a fine of up to twice the original tax owed on the amount. The tax for the money would still be owed on top of the fine. The only time that gifts are not taxed for people who are not relatives is for wedding gifts.
There are many alternatives for sending money to India from traditional bank-to-bank to Western Union Dubai and MoneyGram Dubai. These are popular with the large number of less-skilled manual workers who move to the country from India and Pakistan. For higher-earning professionals sending larger funds to India, we recommend using a specialist money transfer broker.
Sending money to family
Any money transfer from Dubai to India received by parents is not treated as income but as a gift. In addition, India has no gift tax for any relations, and there is no limit on the amount that the sender can send to their family in the country. For instance, gifting international money to India from Dubai between father and son or vice versa does not have tax implications and limits.
Sending money for property purchases or other reasons
If the money sent to India is used for a specific purpose such as buying a property, the sender must acquire a Certificate of Inward Remittance from the bank in India where the money will be transferred. This is recommended for money transfers to India through banks as the Certificate of Inward Remittance certifies that the credit entry was accumulated from the transfer of money from Dubai to India. If ever the Indian tax authorities question the origins of large received sums, the Certificate of Inward Remittance will be a crucial document to have.
Indians in Dubai
Dubai has long been a popular destination for Indians working abroad. Traditionally, the largest numbers have sought work in manual and unskilled sectors such construction, transport or retail. A significant number of Dubai’s expat professionals, however, come from India, working in banking and finance. As Dubai’s economy has broadened, the number of professionals from India finding jobs in sectors such as technology and media has risen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the money transfer companies shown above safe to use?
Yes, all the companies are safe and fully-regulated money transfer services.
Each are authorised and regulated by the relevant authority such as the Financial
Conduct Authority(FCA) in the UK, FinCEN in the US, FinTRAC in Canada or ASIC in Australia.
How long does an international money transfer take?
The speed of delivery will depend on where the money is being from and to and how
you are sending and receiving the money. Transfers sent using bank to bank transfers
can depend take anywhere from minutes to days and you should check the time estimates
from the relevant provider. Debit and credit card payments sometimes allow for faster
transfers for smaller amounts.
How do I use FXcompared?
First review the comparison results (such as for a table above) for a given amount
of money sending from UAE to India. Then select a provider based on
factors such as price, speed, their rating and click the green button to be taken to
their website. From there, you can register and sign up for an account. Once you have
done that and the provider has verified your identity to ensure the money can be send
safely, you will be ready to transfer money.
What payments methods can I use to send money overseas?
The results shown above are typically for bank to bank transfers. It is possible
via some providers to pay in your funds for the transfer via cash, debit or credit
cards as well but this is usually reserved for smaller amounts. Some providers also
give you different options for how the money will be received - to a bank account
(most common), to a debit card, to cash or to a digital or mobile wallet.
What if the price shown above isn’t exactly what I am offered when I try to transfer money?
There can be a number of reasons why the final price you are offered may be different
to that shown in the table above. Exchange rates between two currencies change all
the time and is the most common reason. Additionally, some providers offer different
pricing depending what method you are using to send funds or how the funds will be
received. Others may offer you a premium service for faster payments. In some cases
FXcompared has a special rate with a provider and this is reserved for first time
customers who sign up to the provider starting from FXcompared’s website.
As prices do change often, be sure to confirm the total cost with the provider
before transferring money.
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