Many of us are awaiting for DGFT online portal to start with online application filing of MEIS, SEIS and RoSL / RoSCTL for the exports made till December 2020. In the meantime, the Commerce Ministry has issued Notification No. 26/2015-2020 dated 16 September 2021 to notify Last date for submitting applications for scrip based FTP schemes and […]
After just 3 days from announcement of RoDTEP scheme for exporters, Finance Minister Launched “Ubharte Sitaare Fund” on 21 August 2021. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, addressing the launch of the ‘Ubharte Sitaare Fund’ said the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the economy, and that the government has […]
Scheme Guidelines for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) As we all are aware that the new RoDTEP scheme was introduced as a part of Foreign Trade Policy replacing MEIS benefit. This much needed and awaited scheme has been announced by commerce ministry vide Notification No. 19/2015020 dated 17 August 2021 along […]
The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a Public Notice Number 14/2015-20 dated 13 July 2021 to extend time limit for filing of claims under the Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) scheme. The “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) for specified agriculture products Scheme aims to provide assistance for the international component of freight […]
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a press release dated 12 Jan 2021 to give a brief on Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of Commerce and Industry on which was held to discuss “New Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26”. Please find below excerpts form press release for your perusal: The meeting was chaired by the Minister of State for […]
We refer to our earlier article on introduction of RoDTEP Incentive scheme with effect from 01 January 2021. In relation to the said press release, ICEGATE has issued Advisory No. 01/2021 dated 01 January 2021. Please find below a brief note on important aspects from the Advisory. The broad provisions of the scheme: Pre-requisite for […]
As we all are aware that the Government was in discussion for the introduction of a new benefit of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) on merchandise exports replacing the existing Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) Scheme. In relation to the same, the Ministry of Finance has recently issued a Press […]
Please find below synopsis of recent important updates issued by DGFT for your quick reference: Office Memorandum: F. No. 605/58/2015-DBK (Pt. II) dated 12 Nov 2020: The MEIS, introduced in April 2015, will be wound up by 31 December 2020. The government has already announced the Remission of Duty or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) […]
Please find below a brief update on various announcements made by CBIC in relation to extension in due dates and reduction in rate of interest for late payment of taxes and filing of various returns under GST. Before you go into the detailed update and preparation of revised calendar for your organisation, we would like […]
As a part of special measures / relaxations drive from various departmental authorities, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instructions and Circulars to clarify on various aspect including Special Refund Drive, e Bill of Entry and Clearance without Bond. We have encapsulated important aspects from the clarifications for your reference: […]
