Do you wish to own an international US Dollar Account as a resident Indian? Whether it is for travel, investment or business, having a US Dollar Account is rewarding.
Importance of having a US Dollar Account for Indian citizens
Having an account in the US can unlock powerful benefits for Indians who frequently travel internationally, shop from international online stores, invest in global investment products, or have friends/families in the US. Here are some more benefits of opening a US Dollar Account via Vested Money:
- Indian residents can save in USD and hedge against INR depreciation
- Indian parents who wish to send their kids to the US for higher education can start saving early in USD (as the outward remittance limit is $250,000 per year)
- Shop from global brands/international online stores and subscribe to services with your USD-denominated Mastercard
- Invest in US stocks, ETFs, etc.
- Send money to kids studying in the US or family members living in the US
- Receive your US salary/income directly in a US bank account
- Build your credit history in the US
Wondering if you can open a US Dollar Account from India?
Indian citizens are allowed to open and maintain an account in the US under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank of India. The LRS is a policy of the Reserve Bank of India that governs the remittances from India to overseas. Under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme, all resident individuals of India, including minors, are allowed to remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year.
Taxation implication for a resident Indian holding a Vested Money account
With respect to their Vested Money account, Indian Residents will need to disclose the following information in their ITR Form:
- Name of the Institution in which account is held
- Address of the institution along with county name, state, and zip code
- Name of the Account holder and account number
- Peak Balance (in Rupees) during the Financial year
- Whether personal income accrued is taxable: if yes, the amount of Income accrued in the account and out of which Income is offered in the Income-tax return.
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This video is meant to be informative and not to be taken as an investment advice and may contain certain “forward-looking statements” which may be identified by the use of such words as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “should”, “planned”, “estimated”, “potential” and other similar terms. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation, estimates with respect to financial condition, market developments, and the success of or lack of success of particular investments (and may include such words as “crash” or “collapse”.) All are subject to various factors, including, without limitation, general and local economic conditions, changing levels of competition within certain industries and markets, changes in interest rates, changes in legislation or regulation, and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results.