Cross-border tax · India, UAE and the US
Tax help for NRI families and founders with ties to India and the UAE.
Indian-American and NRI families, H-1B and green card holders, students on F-1 and OPT, and founders abroad opening US companies. We handle the US side and coordinate with your CA in India.
Who we help
Cross-border situations we handle every week
Founders abroad
Opening a US LLC or C corporation from India, Dubai or anywhere: entity choice, EIN, Form 5472, payroll and treaty planning.
Read moreFamilies receiving money
Gifts and loans from parents abroad, Form 3520, house down payments and remittances.
Read moreStudents on F-1 and OPT
Form 8843, 1040-NR, FICA refunds, India treaty benefits and the dual-status H-1B year.
Read moreH-1B, green card holders and citizens
NRO and NRE accounts, Indian mutual funds (PFIC), property in India, Dubai accounts, FBAR and Form 8938.
Read moreITIN and EIN
IDs for non-resident owners and family members, without an SSN.
Read moreMissed filings
Streamlined (SDOP) catch-up filings, delinquent FBARs and late Form 3520 relief.
Read moreWhat we do
Both sides of the border, one advisor
The US taxes residents on worldwide income, and India and the UAE have their own rules. We prepare the US filings and work with your Chartered Accountant in India so nothing is taxed twice or missed.
- FBAR (FinCEN 114) and Form 8938
- Form 3520 for gifts and inheritances from abroad
- PFIC (Form 8621) calculations for Indian mutual funds
- Indian rental income and property-sale reporting with foreign tax credits
- Form 1040-NR, Form 8843 and dual-status returns
- US entity setup, EIN, Form 5472 and pro forma 1120
- US-India treaty claims and coordination with your Indian CA
- Streamlined (SDOP) and delinquent filing relief
- Inbound tax for foreign companies operating in the US
Questions
Frequently asked
Can a non-US citizen living in India or Dubai own a US company?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement to own a US LLC or corporation. You will need an EIN, a registered agent and a US address for the company.
Do I need a visa to own a US business?
No visa is needed to own a company. You do need work authorization (such as E-2, L-1 or H-1B) to work in it while in the US.
Is money my parents send from India taxable in the US?
No. A gift from a non-US parent is not taxable income to you. You may still need to report it on Form 3520.
When do I file Form 3520 for gifts from parents?
When total gifts from foreign individuals exceed $100,000 in a calendar year. Gifts from related people, such as both parents, are combined.
What is the penalty for not filing Form 3520?
5% of the gift for each month late, up to 25%. Reasonable-cause relief is available in many cases.
Do F-1 students have to file a US tax return?
Yes. Every F-1 student files Form 8843, even with no income. Students with wages or taxable scholarships also file Form 1040-NR.
Do I report money from my parents on my 1040-NR?
No. Support from parents for tuition and living costs is a gift, not income.
I am on H-1B. Do I need to report my Indian bank accounts?
Yes, once you are a US tax resident. File an FBAR if your foreign accounts total over $10,000 at any time, and Form 8938 if you pass its thresholds.
Is NRE interest taxable in the US?
Yes. NRE interest is tax-free in India but taxable on your US return once you are a US resident.
Are Indian mutual funds a problem for US taxpayers?
Usually yes. Most are PFICs, which carry high tax and Form 8621 filings. Review holdings before or soon after becoming a US resident.
I never filed FBAR. What should I do?
Talk to a CPA before filing anything. Non-willful taxpayers can often use the Streamlined Domestic Offshore Procedures with a 5% penalty, or file delinquent FBARs with no penalty if all income was reported.
All international and NRI questions
Serving NRI and Indian-American families from Ashburn and Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and New York, and clients nationwide. General information based on US federal tax law as of November 2026, not legal, immigration or Indian tax advice for your situation. Indian (FEMA, RBI, income tax) points should be confirmed with your Chartered Accountant in India. Please speak with an advisor before acting.
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