--- title: "Paasa - Invest in US Stocks, ETFs, UCITS & Global Markets from India" description: "Invest in US and global stocks, ETFs and UCITS funds from India. FEMA-compliant remittance, accounts held in your own name. SIPC-insured, SEBI RIA." url: "https://paasa.com" source: "https://paasa.com" --- Backed by Y Combinator # Invest in US Stocks, ETFs, UCITS & Global Markets Global Investing for the Global Indian Shield SIPC Insured SEBI RIA ISO 27001 certified ISO 27001:2022 ## Access the world's markets Invest across major global exchanges and currencies Custodian Interactive Brokers Direct Investing Hypothetical figures for illustrative purposes only Product ## Direct Investing Trade from a universe of 15,000+ tickers across the world from the palm of your hand [](https://paasa.com/trade) Managed Strategies Hypothetical figures for illustrative purposes only Product ## Managed Strategies Invest in an expert strategy that maximizes returns for your level of risk, with ongoing rebalancing [](https://paasa.com/strategies) Paasa on desktop: trading and portfolio views Platform ## Trade anywhere, anytime Seamlessly switch between desktop and mobile. Full control, wherever you are. [Log in on desktop](https://web.paasa.com) Platform ## Trade anywhere, anytime Seamlessly switch between desktop and mobile. Full control, wherever you are. [Log in on desktop](https://web.paasa.com) Paasa on desktop: trading and portfolio views Multi-currency ## Hold, convert, and invest across 9 currencies Spot currencies are foreign exchange (FX) trades where one currency exchanged for another at the current market price with minimal markups. Sterling, euro, yen, and dollar coins — multi-currency investing Special features ## Built for diversification Earn interest up to 3.38% on uninvested USD cash above $10,000 ### Special FX rates for deposits Access highly competitive foreign exchange rates for your deposits with our partner banks. ### India-ready tax reports, generated for you Schedule FA, Schedule FSI, capital gains, and all required ITR reports automatically sent to you at year end. [](https://paasa.com/tax) India tax reports and ITR documents preview US-listed company logos on metallic tiles — RSU and concentrated US equity exposure UCITS ETFs ## Shield your wealth from US estate tax UCITS ETFs give the same market access as U.S. ETFs, but protect you from U.S. estate tax on foreign nationals (taxed progressively up to 40% on assets above $60k). US-listed company logos on metallic tiles — RSU and concentrated US equity exposure [ What are UCITS ETFs? Low-cost, Diversified, Europe-domiciled, and US estate tax–safe. ](https://paasa.com/ucits)[ How to shield RSU's from US estate tax? Reinvest concentrated RSUs into globally diversified, estate-tax-protected portfolios ](https://paasa.com/rsu) Testimonials ## Our customers work at McKinsey & Company EY Zomato Google Cognizant Microsoft PwC Bira IBM Meta Uber > “Very useful platform for me in order to access US stock markets from India, and Nitish and his team make the onboarding process pretty seamless. Their offering of customised stock baskets for the US market is pretty unique - I'm a happy user and wish they grow from strength to strength!” Anomitra Saha Principal Engineer, Captainfresh (Bangalore) > “Craft matters. Paasa's experience is clean, but the real win is the rigor behind it; I needed clarity. Paasa delivered - FEMA guidance I could act on, onboarding that just worked, and portfolios that felt built for diversification of RSUs, not retrofitted. Disclosure: I'm an angel investor in Paasa.” Deepak Menon Vice President, Microsoft (Hyderabad) > “Great interface and easy to use. Gives access to global portfolios better than any app. You can curate your own portfolios or choose from the vast number of portfolios they've made.” Maadhav Veer Singh CIO, BTB Family Office (Gurgaon) > “The seamless fund withdrawals and dedicated advisory support make global investing accessible, affordable and trustworthy.” Navdeep Manaktala Co-Founder, Snowbit (Gurgaon) Enterprise security ## Safety is our cornerstone Security lock ### SIPC insured Securities are covered up to $500,000 by SIPC. Learn more at sipc.org. ### SEBI registered RIA Advisory services are lent by a Registered Investment Advisor, meaning we are legally bound to advise in your best interest. ### End-to-end security Data encrypted across the board; two-factor authentication mandatory. ### You always own your assets Held with Interactive Brokers in your name. You retain control even in the unlikely event Paasa ceases operations. Our customers ## Who is Paasa for? Paasa is available to users in India, USA, UK, Middle East, Singapore, Thailand, and select other regions. We only provide India specific tax documentation. Onboarding for European residents is not supported at this time. ### Indian residents PAN and Aadhaar (digital copies) ### NRIs Government-issued ID and foreign address proof (digital copies) ### Returning NRIs PAN and Indian address proof (digital copies) ### Foreign nationals Government-issued ID and foreign address proof (digital copies) Onboarding ## Get started in 3 simple steps STEP 1 Complete KYC PAN & Aadhaar are required, 100% digital KYC Process STEP 2 Remit funds Under the RBI's Liberalized Remittance Scheme Remit Funds Transfer funds in and out worldwide, as long as the bank account is in your name Investment Map Background STEP 3 Start investing Pick a strategy or invest directly Diamond White glove onboarding available Consolidate holdings ## Transfer existing investments to Paasa Move your holdings without booking capital gains. Transfer guides & instructions for all brokers available in the app. Whatsapp us at +91-9871076013 for personal assistance Transfer investments to Paasa ## Media [ YourStory logo ### Paasa is making overseas investing simpler for Indian investors Helping Indian investors navigate global markets with greater ease, clarity, and confidence. article ](https://yourstory.com/2026/01/how-paasa-is-simplifying-overseas-investment-for-indians)[ Economic Times logo ### Paasa CEO Nitish Sahni on emerging global investment trends Nitish Sahni shares perspectives on emerging asset classes like copper, uranium, and rare earths. article ](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/beyond-gold-why-copper-uranium-and-rare-earths-are-the-new-investor-rush/articleshow/129192885.cms)[ Fynprint logo ### Nitish Sahni in conversation with Neil Borate on RSU diversification A deep dive into RSU diversification strategies and global investment allocation. video ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpp3gr4Rx58)[ Economic Times logo ### Paasa on direct vs platform-based global investing Understanding how to choose between direct overseas brokers and investing platforms. article ](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/direct-overseas-broker-vs-indian-platforms-which-is-better-for-investing-in-us-stocks-and-global-markets/articleshow/126088056.cms)[ LiveMint logo ### Investing directly in global stocks: costs, rules, and what to know A guide to the real costs of buying global stocks directly — brokerage fees, nominee rules, the transfer process, and estate tax. article ](https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/investing-directly-global-stocks-costs-nominee-rules-brokerage-fees-transfer-process-estate-tax-11782707449835.html)[ Economic Times logo ### Why techies should diversify their RSUs before it's too late With tech employees holding up to 80% of their net worth in a single stock, advisers say not selling is a real danger. article ](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/too-much-riding-on-one-ai-stock-why-techies-should-diversify-their-rsus-before-its-too-late/articleshow/132173261.cms) ## FAQs How is Paasa different? We’re a digital-first wealth platform designed for global investing across US, Swiss, UK and Hong Kong exchanges. Where DIY brokerages stop at access, we go further - offering expert-built strategies, automated rebalancing, and tax optimization. Can I withdraw anytime? Yes. Your assets are withdrawable 24×7. Can I withdraw to a bank account outside India? Yes. You can withdraw your funds in any currency to any bank account in your name. Can I buy UCITS/Irish domiciled ETFs on Paasa? Yes. Paasa provides access to UCITS ETFs listed in Europe, including those domiciled in Ireland. You can purchase them in whole units or fractions, making it easy to invest any amount you choose. Can NRIs use Paasa? Yes. NRIs, along with resident Indians, can invest globally with Paasa. If funds are transferred from an NRE/NRO account in India, a $1 million annual limit applies. If funds are transferred from a bank in the country of residence, there's no limit unless that country imposes capital controls. Who are the securities held with? All your cash and holdings are held with IBKR under your name and PAN. What happens if Paasa ceases operations? If Paasa ceases operations, your assets will still be safely held and accessible through IBKR How is the account SIPC ensured? Your assets are SIPC insured upto $500,000 total, including $250,000 for cash (held for the purpose of trading/securities) through IBKR. This is standard for all U.S. brokers. How do taxes work? Short term capital gains are taxed at your marginal income tax rate. Long term capital gains (>2 years) are taxed at 12.5%. Dividends are taxed at your marginal income tax rate. ## Tools & calculators [ ## Global Brokerage Calculator Compare brokerage fees across global exchanges Global Brokerage Calculator ](https://paasa.com/tools/global-investments-brokerage-comissions-calculator)[ ## U.S. Estate Tax Liability Calculator Calculate your estate tax liability on U.S. assets U.S. Estate Tax Liability Calculator ](https://paasa.com/tools/us-estate-inheritance-tax-calculator)[ ## Tax Reports Generate your Indian tax reports from your Interactive Broker activity statements. Tax Reports ](https://tax.paasa.com/)[ ## UCITS ETF Screener Discover and compare over 2,500 UCITS-compliant investment instruments UCITS ETF Screener ](https://ucits.info) Learn ## Resources UCITS ETFs vs US ETFs for RSUs ### UCITS ETFs vs US ETFs for RSUs UCITS vs U.S. ETFs for RSUs: Understand the estate-tax difference and how to diversify safely [Read →](https://paasa.com/blog/ucits-vs-us-etfs-for-rsu) LRS for Global Investments: Stocks, ETFs, Real Estate & More ### LRS for Global Investments: Stocks, ETFs, Real Estate & More See how LRS allows Indian investors to invest in stocks, funds, bonds, and real estate abroad with compliance clarity [Read →](https://paasa.com/blog/lrs-for-investments) How to Send Money Abroad for Education under LRS (2025) ### How to Send Money Abroad for Education under LRS (2025) How Indian parents can fund overseas education in 2025 using LRS. Step-by-step on remittance limits, TCS rules, purpose codes, and required documents [Read →](https://paasa.com/blog/lrs-for-education) [](https://paasa.com/blog)