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SEZs – Relaxations During Pandemic

Corporate Law : On account of the Pandemic outburst of COVID-19, the Central Government declared a complete lockdown from 25th March, 2020 onwards...

June 23, 2020 4584 Views 0 comment Print

Harmonization of Rules, formats & fees in all SEZs

Corporate Law : The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce vide SEZ Division Letter in D.12/25/2012-SEZ, dated October 28, 2014...

November 16, 2014 1089 Views 0 comment Print

Digitalization of applications/permissions by SEZ Units/ Developers

Corporate Law : As part of ‘Ease of Doing Business’ initiative of Department of Commerce (DOC), following transactions were identified by DOC ...

November 16, 2014 1242 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 924 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines on Handling of Court Cases and Other Litigation Matters Relating to Sezs

Corporate Law : In all other matters, the concerned DC, SEZ should take all necessary steps, including consultation with Government Counsel and re...

January 9, 2012 2120 Views 0 comment Print


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Entry Tax: After Granting Exemption same can’t be rejected for Technicalities

Goods and Services Tax : The issue under consideration is whether the petitioner is eligible for exemption from payment of entry tax based on certificates ...

October 16, 2020 2262 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


SEZ BLUT Can Now Be Filed Electronically, Notarization Requirement Removed

Corporate Law : Government clarifies that SEZ Developers and Units can submit BLUT electronically, dispensing with stamp paper and notarization re...

February 23, 2026 927 Views 0 comment Print

Revised user charges for SEZ-Online services with effect from 01.01.2026

Corporate Law : The Commerce Ministry revised SEZ-Online user charges after migration of transactions to ICEGATE reduced operational viability. Ne...

February 12, 2026 1074 Views 0 comment Print

SEZ Reorganization Rules Clarified for IFSC Units

Corporate Law : The issue concerned regulatory handling of restructuring in IFSC units. The instruction clarifies that IFSCA will intimate SEZ aut...

January 5, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

SEZ Guidelines: Conversion of Non-Processing Area to Processing Area for IT/ITES SEZs

Corporate Law : Instruction 121 from the SEZ Division details the process for IT/ITES SEZ developers to convert demarcated Non-Processing Area (NP...

October 17, 2025 615 Views 0 comment Print

SEZ-DTA Service Exports Exempt from SOFTEX Filing

Corporate Law : India's Commerce Ministry clarifies that SOFTEX form filing isn't mandatory for service exports between SEZ units or from a DTA un...

October 7, 2025 1416 Views 0 comment Print


Special Economic Zones (Second Amendment) Rules, 2024

March 14, 2024 1653 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with the latest changes! Read about the Special Economic Zones (Second Amendment) Rules, 2024, issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi. Detailed analysis and implications included.

IFSCA Act 2019: Modifications in SEZ Act 2005 and Rules 2006

February 28, 2024 1785 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest finance ministry notification under IFSCA Act 2019, detailing modifications in Special Economic Zones Act 2005 and Rules 2006. Learn the impact on financial products, services, and institutions in International Financial Services Centres

Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Rules, 2024

February 5, 2024 2247 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the latest amendment to the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2024, enhancing the flexibility in transactions between SEZ units and foreign buyers.

Special Economic Zones (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2023

December 6, 2023 7413 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Special Economic Zones (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2023, empowering Information Technology zones with non-processing areas. Learn about benefits, regulations, and implications

SEZ Online Invoicing: Endorsement Procedures Simplified

October 13, 2023 26607 Views 0 comment Print

Discover streamlined endorsement of invoices for SEZ units/developers. Learn about using DTA Procurement Forms and online procedures. Public Notice 01/2023.

GST Zero Rating Benefit eligible on Employee Welfare Facilities in SEZs

October 3, 2023 3891 Views 0 comment Print

Department of Commerce issues a clarification on SEZ units setting up employee welfare facilities and the GST zero-rating benefit on lease rental services.

Ministry Dispenses with SOFTEX and Invoice Submission by SEZ Units

July 14, 2023 3249 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.

Special Economic Zones (Third Amendment) Rules. 2023

July 4, 2023 2853 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.

Special Economic Zones (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023

April 27, 2023 2802 Views 0 comment Print

These rules may be called the Special Economic Zones (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

SEZ Rule 21B – Units dealing with aircraft leasing activities

February 23, 2023 1722 Views 0 comment Print

A Unit in an International Financial Services Centre, authorised to undertake aircraft leasing activity, if allowed by the International Financial Services Centre Authority not to maintain separate office, may utilise office space or manpower or both, of another unit set up in International Financial Services Centre authorised to undertake aircraft leasing activity, as may be approved by the Authority

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