Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is considering making GST e-invoices received through the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) mandatory for claiming deemed export benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. This initiative is part of an ongoing integration between DGFT and GSTN to enhance data exchange, improve transparency, and streamline the verification of electronic Bank Realization Certificates (eBRCs) and deemed export transactions on the DGFT BO portal.
The proposal aims to ensure regulatory compliance and facilitate smoother processing of export benefits. DGFT has invited comments from exporters, importers, trade associations, and other stakeholders on this proposed requirement. Feedback must be submitted via email to pc6-dgft@gov.in by 2nd 2April 2025. The final decision will be taken after considering industry responses.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
Trade Notice No. 35/2024-25- DGFT | Dated: 25.03.2025
To,
1. All Exporters/Importers
2. Members of Trade and Industry Associations
3. All Export Promotion Councils
Subject: Seeking comments on proposal to make GST E-Invoices received through GSTN to DGFT BO portal mandatory for claiming Deemed Export Benefits under FTP pursuant to the provisions of Para 1.07A and B of FTP 2023 – regarding
It is hereby informed that an ongoing integration process is underway between the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) to facilitate seamless data exchange between the two organizations. As part of this initiative, discussions are in progress regarding the exchange of GST e- invoices and returns filed on GSTN, which will be utilized in various contexts, including the validation of electronic Bank Realization Certificates (eBRCs) and verification of deemed export transactions on the DGFI’ BO portal.
2. In this regard, it is being proposed to make GST e-invoices received from GSTN on DGFT BO portal mandatory for claiming deemed export benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP). This proposal aims to enhance transparency, streamline processes and ensure better compliance with the regulatory framework.
3. Exporters, Importers, Industry associations and all stakeholders are hereby requested to provide their comments/views on the above mentioned proposal latest by 02.04.2025. The comments/views may please be sent to pc6-dgft@gov.in for further consideration in terms of Para 1.07A and 1.07B of FTP, 2023.
4. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Pradyumna Sahu)
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
PH- (011) 23038754
[Issued from F. No 01/92/180/99/AM25/PC6/E-42164]
