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Macro level view on requirement of SEZ Endorsement under GST Laws

Goods and Services Tax : Delve into the significance of SEZ endorsement under GST laws, ensuring compliance with authorized operations and eligibility for ...

March 29, 2024 1212 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Compliance: 10 Things to Remember before 31st March 2024

Goods and Services Tax : Discover the crucial tax compliances taxpayers must remember before 31st March 2024, covering income tax and GST perspectives, ens...

March 18, 2024 2607 Views 0 comment Print

Quarterly Return with Monthly Payments (QRMP) Scheme: Eligibility, Returns & Payment

Goods and Services Tax : Optimize GST compliance with the QRMP scheme for small taxpayers. Eligibility up to ₹5 crore turnover. Quarterly returns, monthl...

February 29, 2024 1065 Views 0 comment Print

SEZs – The tax implications with regards to SEZs

Goods and Services Tax : Discover the nuances of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – their purpose, tax implications, and benefits. Navigate through tax ince...

February 2, 2024 1035 Views 0 comment Print

Rectification of GSTR-1 Allowed Beyond Refund Application Limit by P&H HC

Goods and Services Tax : Punjab and Haryana High Court permits rectification of GSTR-1 beyond the limit for refund application. Analysis of the case and it...

January 27, 2024 1326 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


7 Recent recent updates on the GST portal – June 2023

Goods and Services Tax : GST portal updates, geocoding of principal place of business, user ID generation, registration cancellation, AATO enablement, annu...

June 17, 2023 11538 Views 0 comment Print

New Legislation to Replace Special Economic Zones Act

Corporate Law : The Special Economic Zones Act will be replaced with a new legislation that will enable the states to become partners in Developme...

February 1, 2022 441 Views 0 comment Print

378 SEZs are presently notified, out of which 265 are operational

Income Tax : Ministry of Commerce & Industry 378 SEZs are presently notified, out of which 265 are operational Posted On: 10 MAR 2021 The S...

March 10, 2021 648 Views 0 comment Print

Impact of Corona on Sezs

Corporate Law : Along with IT/ITES Units, Non IT/ITES Units in SEZs have also been allowed to take desktop/laptop outside SEZs to work from home. ...

September 16, 2020 336 Views 0 comment Print

Compliances to be met by units / developers / co‐developers of SEZs relaxed

Corporate Law : Department of Commerce decided to provide relaxations on compliances to be met by units / developers / co‐developers of Special ...

March 30, 2020 12498 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


HC quashed order for not considering reply submitted just before expiration of limitation period

Income Tax : Read the detailed analysis of Madras High Court's decision quashing an audit order due to non-consideration of petitioner's reply....

April 14, 2024 3654 Views 0 comment Print

HC Sets Aside GST Order, Grants Petitioner Document Presentation Opportunity

Goods and Services Tax : Read full text of judgment/order by Madras High Court setting aside GST DRC-07 Order against Hitachi Systems due to lack of docume...

April 10, 2024 387 Views 0 comment Print

Section 263 proceeding based on mere audit objections without independent assessment invalid

Income Tax : Pinkcity Jewelhouse Pvt. Ltd. Vs PCIT (ITAT Jaipur) ITAT Quashes Section 263 proceeding which were merely based on audit objection...

March 14, 2024 408 Views 0 comment Print

Mere one typographical error in e-way bill not justify imposition of penalty: Allahabad HC

Goods and Services Tax : Discover how the Allahabad High Court ruled that minor errors in e-way bills cannot lead to penalties, setting a precedent for tax...

February 25, 2024 867 Views 0 comment Print

SEZ units not exempted from payment of compensation cess

Goods and Services Tax : Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the phrase ‘duty of customs’ used in Section 26(1)(a) of SEZ Act only refers to duty levia...

January 5, 2024 978 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Provisions for Importing Inputs under Quality Control Orders by Advance Authorisation Holders, EOU & SEZ

DGFT : Explore DGFT Notification No. 71/2023, enabling import provisions for Advance Authorisation, EOU, and SEZ without Quality Control ...

March 11, 2024 303 Views 0 comment Print

Covering SEZs and EOUs under the RoDTEP Scheme

DGFT : Governments latest memo explores covering SEZs and EOUs under RoDTEP Scheme. Learn about the implications and updates from the Min...

February 16, 2024 549 Views 0 comment Print

Import policy of Used IT Assets (laptops, desktops, monitors, Printers) from SEZ to DTA

DGFT : Explore the impact of Notification No. 56/2023-DGFT dated January 1, 2024, amending Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. L...

January 1, 2024 1152 Views 0 comment Print

GST Zero Rating Benefit eligible on Employee Welfare Facilities in SEZs

Corporate Law : Department of Commerce issues a clarification on SEZ units setting up employee welfare facilities and the GST zero-rating benefit ...

October 3, 2023 1497 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry Dispenses with SOFTEX and Invoice Submission by SEZ Units

Fema / RBI : Read Instruction No. 113 issued by the Government of India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, SEZ Division...

July 14, 2023 1761 Views 0 comment Print


GIFT City: India’s Financial Powerhouse by the Sabarmati

September 12, 2023 1227 Views 0 comment Print

Explore GIFT City, India’s Greenfield Smart City on the Sabarmati River, its impact on the economy, the rise of IFSC, IIBX, and its competition with Mumbai.

No service tax on services provided by SEZ developer to units in SEZ

September 12, 2023 519 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed analysis of the case between Hiranandani Builders and Commissioner of Service Tax-VII in CESTAT Mumbai. Learn how the Tribunal ruled that Revenue has no authority to collect service tax from SEZ Developers.

Services for SEZ authorized Operations Exempt, Even if Used Outside SEZ

August 22, 2023 1320 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that SEZ unit/ developer is eligible to claim exemption from services tax even if the services are consumed outside the SEZ so long as the services are being used for authorized operations.

SEZ Unit Eligible for Service Tax Refund on services outside SEZ for Authorized SEZ Operations

August 11, 2023 270 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad ruled that services received outside SEZ are eligible for a refund of Service Tax under Notification No. 09/2009-ST dated 03.03.2009 as amended by Notification No. 15/2009-ST dated 25.05.2009, in Zydus Hospira Oncology case.

Deduction u/s 10AA available on trading activities from SEZ

July 17, 2023 903 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that activities of import of goods for re-export (i.e. trading activities) falls within the meaning of service defined u/s 2(z) of SEZ Act and accordingly the profits and gains derived from such services rendered from SEZ would be eligible for deduction u/s. 10AA of the Income Tax Act.

Service tax exemption for services provided to SEZ unit cannot be denied for procedural requirement

July 15, 2023 1944 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that service provided to SEZ units are exempt from service tax vide notification no. 09/2009-ST dated 03.03.2009. Exemption benefit cannot be denied for procedural requirement.

Ministry Dispenses with SOFTEX and Invoice Submission by SEZ Units

July 14, 2023 1761 Views 0 comment Print

Read Instruction No. 113 issued by the Government of India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, SEZ Division. The instruction aims to streamline the compliance process for SEZ units by eliminating the need for physical copies of SOFTEX forms and invoices, promoting ease of doing business.

Deduction u/s 80IAB duly available on car parking rental as car parking not separable from main business of SEZ

July 11, 2023 876 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that that car parking cannot be separated from the main business of SEZ, hence deduction under section 80IAB of the Income Tax Act duly available on income from car parking rental.

Refund of Unutilized Input Tax Credit for SEZ Supply | Procedure & Rules

July 5, 2023 2436 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to claim a refund of unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC) for supplies made to SEZ units or SEZ developers. Understand the conditions, procedure, and supporting documents required for the refund application. Get insights into the formula for calculating the refund amount and precautions to be taken.

Special Economic Zones (Third Amendment) Rules. 2023

July 4, 2023 2355 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced the Special Economic Zones (Third Amendment) Rules 2023, which provide guidelines for the import and export procedures of ships by units in the International Financial Services Centre. This article explores the key provisions of the amendment, including the filing of Bill of Entry, examination and inspection processes, and customs procedures for ship transfers. Stay updated with the latest regulations governing Special Economic Zones.