If you are an Indian living in Australia and have property, an NRO account, rental income, or any other financial interest in India — this page is for you. We are NRI Tax CA, a specialist Indian CA firm handling Form 145, Form 146, and Lower TDS Certificates exclusively for NRIs. Our team holds both ICAI (Fellow Chartered Accountant) and CPA Australia qualifications — meaning we understand your obligations on both sides of the India-Australia tax relationship.
Why NRIs in Australia Need Indian Tax Compliance
Australia is home to over 916,000 Indian-born residents — the second-largest migrant community in the country. Many own inherited property in India, hold NRO fixed deposits, earn rental income from Indian properties, or are planning to sell Indian assets and repatriate the proceeds to Australia. Each of these situations triggers Indian tax obligations that most local Australian accountants are not equipped to handle.
Services We Provide for NRIs in Australia
Form 145 & Form 146 — Remittances from India to Australia
From 1 April 2026, Form 15CA and Form 15CB have been replaced by Form 145 and Form 146 under the Income Tax Act 2025. If you are sending money from your NRO account or from property sale proceeds to your Australian bank account, your Indian bank will require both documents before processing the transfer. We handle the complete Form 145 + Form 146 package — DTAA analysis, CA certification, and Income Tax portal filing — with a 24–48 hour turnaround.
India-Australia DTAA: India and Australia have a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Under this treaty, income taxed in India may be eligible for a foreign tax credit in your Australian tax return. We ensure the DTAA provisions are correctly applied in your Form 146 certificate so you are not taxed twice on the same income.
Lower TDS Certificate (Form 128) — Property Sale
Selling Indian property as an NRI in Australia? Your buyer is required to deduct TDS at 20%+ on the entire sale value — not just your actual profit. On an ₹80 lakh property, that is ₹16 lakhs locked up with the Income Tax Department. A Lower TDS Certificate (Form 128) instructs the buyer to deduct TDS only on the actual capital gain — saving you ₹10–20 lakhs in most cases. We apply for the certificate, compute your exact capital gains and exemption eligibility, and handle the Income Tax Officer correspondence. Starting ₹7,999.
NRI Income Tax Return (ITR)
If you have Indian income — rental income, capital gains from property or shares, NRO interest, or dividends — you are required to file an Indian ITR each year. We file your ITR claiming all eligible DTAA deductions and provide you with the acknowledgement for use in your Australian tax return when claiming foreign tax credits. Starting ₹3,499.
What Australian NRIs Need for Form 145/146
As an Australian resident NRI, you will need the following documents for Form 145/146 compliance:
- PAN card (Indian)
- Passport copy
- Australian Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- Form 10F filed electronically on the Indian Income Tax portal
- Bank statement showing the NRO account balance or property sale proceeds
- For property sales: sale deed, purchase deed, and capital gains computation
We guide you through obtaining your Australian TRC from the ATO and assist with Form 10F filing on the Indian portal — so the entire process is handled end-to-end.
India-Australia DTAA — Key Points for NRIs
The India-Australia Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement ensures that income taxed in India is not taxed again in Australia. Key provisions relevant to NRIs include: capital gains from Indian property are generally taxable in India; interest income from NRO accounts is taxable in India (usually at 30%, reducible under DTAA); rental income from Indian property is taxable in India with a 30% standard deduction available; and all Indian taxes paid are eligible as foreign tax credits in your Australian ITR. Our CPA Australia qualified team ensures your Form 146 certificate correctly applies the relevant DTAA articles — which is essential for you to claim the Australian foreign tax credit without issues from the ATO.
Our Process — 100% Online, No Office Visit Required
Everything is handled over email. You share your documents securely, we review your case, send a fixed price quote within 2 hours, and deliver your certificates within 24–48 hours of payment. We respond during IST business hours, which is the same evening for clients in Melbourne (AEST) and Sydney.
Our Qualifications
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) — ICAI
- CPA Australia qualified team
- 14+ years combined practice in NRI taxation
- NRI clients served across Australia, UAE, UK, USA, and Canada
- DPDP compliant & 256-bit encrypted document handling
Pricing for Australian NRI Clients
| Service | Price (INR) |
|---|---|
| Form 145 + Form 146 Combined | Starting ₹4,999 |
| Lower TDS Certificate (Form 128) | Starting ₹7,999 |
| NRI ITR Filing | Starting ₹3,499 |
| Foreign Tax Credit — Form 44 | ₹1,499 (add-on with ITR) |
| NRI Status Advisory | Starting ₹4,999 |
All prices are fixed and quoted upfront before you share any documents. No hidden charges. No hourly billing surprises.
Ready to Get Started?
Email us at hello@nritaxca.com with a brief description of your situation — property sale, NRO remittance, ITR filing, or any other Indian tax matter. We will respond within 2 hours with a written fixed quote. No commitment required to receive a quote.