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The RBI's LRS lets each resident send up to $250,000 abroad a year. Who can use it, how to track your limit, TCS rates for FY 2026-27, purpose codes and what is not allowed.

Complete guide to property purchases overseas under LRS. Understand limits, family pooling, FEMA compliance, and tax reporting rules.

How Indian parents can fund overseas education in 2026 using LRS. Step-by-step on remittance limits, TCS rules, purpose codes, and required documents.

Send money abroad as a gift or donation under LRS: no separate limit, 20% TCS above ₹10 lakh, when to use S1302 or S1303, documents and how the gift is taxed.

Pay for overseas travel under LRS: what qualifies, purpose codes, 20% TCS above ₹10 lakh (2% on tour packages), how cards are treated and how to claim TCS back.

Pay for treatment abroad under LRS with purpose code S0304: what is covered, how to go above $250,000, 2% TCS above ₹10 lakh and the documents banks ask for.

Use your $250,000 LRS limit to invest in US stocks, ETFs, UCITS funds and bonds abroad: the purpose code, the steps, 20% TCS above ₹10 lakh and what is not allowed.

Discover why switching to European-domiciled equivalents like VUAA or CSPX is the smartest move for your long-term wealth protection.

Discover why switching to European-domiciled equivalents like VUSA or CSPX is the smartest move for your long-term wealth protection.