In a recent development, the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) authority has introduced a significant change in the way SEZ units and developers endorse invoices related to procurement of goods and services from the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) suppliers. The aim is to ensure a smooth, timely, and paperless process. This update is detailed in Public Notice 01/2023, and this article delves into the specifics of this new endorsement procedure.
F. No. NSEZ/CUS/MISC/TECH/2017/ Dated: 13.10.2023
PUBLIC NOTICE No. 01/2023
Subject: Endorsement of invoices on SEZ Online module -reg.
Kind attention of SEZ units/developers is invited to the issue of endorsement of invoices pertaining to procurement of goods and services by them for their authorized operations from Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) suppliers.
2. In this regard it is informed that in order to facilitate smooth, timely and faceless processing, `DTA Procurement Form’ (DPF) and `DTA Services Procurement Form’ (DSPF) on SEZ Online System are to be used for endorsement/approval of goods and services invoices.
3. Along with the DPF/DSPF, the units/developers are required to upload scanned copies of proper GST invoices issued by the DTA supplier. The service invoices may also be accompanied with payment proofs for verification before endorsement/approval. The unit/developers are also required to ensure that all such invoices are duly reflected in their GSTR-2A monthly returns.
4. It is hereby iterated that the all endorsements of procurement invoices shall henceforth be online on the SEZ online system only and presentation of physical documents before endorsement would not be required. Physical endorsement may be undertaken only at the request of the unit/developer and after endorsement/approval online.
This Trade Notice is in suppression of the Public Notice 02/2018 and 03/2018 both dated 05.03.2018 issued by this office earlier. Difficulty, suggestion or problem, if any, may be brought to the notice of the undersigned on customs(ansez.gov.in or dcqarisez.gov.in.
Hindi version will follow.
Copy to:
(i) All SEZ units/developers in Noida/Greater Noida
(ii) All AO / PO
(iii) Notice Board/ Guard File/ Website
