The Silent Killer of Your PR Dreams: Fund Transfers Without Documentation
How improper fund transfers can derail your Canada or UK PR application. Essential documentation requirements to avoid immigration and tax complications.
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May 8, 2025
Planning to move abroad and bring your money with you? Whether it's Canada, the UK, or any other PR destination, transferring large sums without proper documentation can derail your application or trigger audits. This blog unpacks what most Indian families get wrong when moving funds abroad, and how you can do it right.
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1. "My Funds Got Stuck at the Last Minute"
Thousands of Indian families sell property or liquidate savings right before moving abroad. But they often ignore one key step: creating a documented money trail.
Result? Banks freeze remittances. Foreign authorities ask for "source of funds" proof. Some even face rejections during PR processing.
2. Sale of Property + Transfer: How to Legally Document It All
If you're selling land, a flat, or inherited property in India, here's what you must prepare before transferring funds abroad:
Registered Sale Deed with buyer details
PAN-based TDS proof, especially for high-value sales
Encumbrance Certificate to show property was clear
Registered Power of Attorney (if acting via family)
Bank trail from property proceeds to your NRO/NRE account
Skipping any of these can raise red flags abroad, especially when questioned by the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) or HMRC (UK).
3. Why PR Applications Get Flagged for "Unexplained Transfers"
Canadian and UK authorities now scrutinize large remittances during PR or visa processing. If you transferred ₹30–40L or more in a lump sum, they'll ask where it came from.
If you can't show legal sale docs, tax returns, or matching bank trails, they may:
Put your PR on hold
Trigger tax audits in your new country
Flag your profile for "high risk" in future visa decisions
4. What to Do Before You Transfer Money Abroad
Before you initiate any fund transfer from India:
Convert your account status to NRO/NRE
Consult a CA or RBI-licensed remittance advisor
Collect all paperwork before you liquidate property or assets
Avoid routing funds through multiple relatives or accounts
This clarity can make or break your PR approval or foreign tax filings.
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