The UK tax rule on FCNR deposits is weakening their appeal among some wealthy NRIs because overseas interest may be taxed in Britain. Higher Indian returns and the RBI-backed incentive remain attractive, but investors must now compare headline rates with their final post-tax income. UK tax rules are weakening the appeal of Foreign Currency Non-Resident, or FCNR, deposits for some wealthy NRIs, particularly long-term UK residents who may owe British tax on interest
The UK tax rule on FCNR deposits is weakening their appeal among some wealthy NRIs because overseas interest may be taxed in Britain. Higher Indian returns and the RBI-backed incentive remain attractive, but investors must now compare headline rates with their final post-tax income. UK tax rules are weakening the appeal of Foreign Currency Non-Resident, or FCNR, deposits for some wealthy NRIs, particularly long-term UK residents who may owe British tax on interest