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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 1245 Views 0 comment Print


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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 936 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 1083 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 1419 Views 0 comment Print


SEZ: Guidelines for change of name/shareholding pattern/constitution/Directors etc.

October 18, 2021 13116 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines regarding reorganization including change of name, change of shareholding pattern, business transfer arrangements, court approved mergers and demergers, change of constitution, change of Directors, etc. of SEZ Developers / Co-developers as well as SEZ Units.

Alternate method for transfer of space by exiting unit under Rule 74 of SEZ Rules, 2006- reg

October 11, 2021 4890 Views 0 comment Print

In order to facilitate smooth operation of business activities by SEZ units and for the ease of doing business, following clarifications are issued for transfer of space under the extant provisions of Rule 74 of SEZ Rules, 2006:-

Request for feedback-Minimising Regulatory Compliances in respect of Pharma Industry

August 26, 2021 612 Views 0 comment Print

Development Commissioners are requested that any laboratory or institution which have been accredited for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) may be accepted as recognized laboratory or institution for quality testing or research and development under Rule 50(3) and their certificate may be accepted as required in Proviso to Rule 50(3) of SEZ Rules, 2006.

Extension in last date of filing QPRs/APRs by SEZ units/EOUs/Developers

June 29, 2021 7746 Views 0 comment Print

The Department of Commerce under SEZ Division issued Circular vide No. K-43022/7/2020-SEZ dated June 29, 2021 for extension in the last date of filing QPRs/APRs by SEZ units/EOUs/Developers upto December 31, 2021 No. K-43022/7/2020-SEZ Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce SEZ Division Udyog Bhavan New Delhi Dated: 29th June, 2021 […]

Guidelines for Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution in SEZs amended

June 7, 2021 3444 Views 0 comment Print

Provided that, with the approval of Unit Approval Committee, a Unit may setup a non-conventional power plant within the premises of the Unit for the exclusive purpose of captive consumption subject to the condition that no tax/duty benefits stipulated under Section 26 of SEZ Act, 2005 shall be available for setting up as well as operations and maintenance of such power plant.

Policy for Used/Worn clothing and Plastic recycling units in SEZs/EoUs

May 27, 2021 1728 Views 0 comment Print

i. Setting up of new units in SEZ/EOUs is not allowed. ii. Extension/renewal of LoA of existing units will be considered for a period of five years by Board of Approval. in. Besides the NFE obligations, the units shall be required to comply with to the extent a. 66.67% i.e. 2/3rd of the exports in terms of annual turnover and b. 50% in terms of tonnage.

Relaxations to SEZs for pending compliances till 30.06.2021

May 7, 2021 2964 Views 1 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce and Industries  notifies relaxations in Pending compliances, expiry of validity of LoAs, approvals or permissions till 30.06.2021. In view of the prevailing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and partial lock-down imposed by the State Governments, most government offices are either closed or are functioning with skeletal staff. In order to facilitate the […]

DC may allow SEZ unit to work from home amid Covid-19: Govt

May 6, 2021 7440 Views 0 comment Print

DCs may consider the requests from the industry and approve the extension of WFH facility in a liberal manner till such time when National Disaster Management Authority or State Government continues to issue orders governing this pandemic management.

Work from home extended till 30.06.2021 for SEZs in Maharashtra

March 15, 2021 2559 Views 0 comment Print

it is decided that the ‘Work From Home” permission in terms of Rule 43 of SEZ Rule 2006 is extended till 30.06.2021. A review of the same will be taken thereafter for further decision in the matter.

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

March 10, 2021 924 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 378 SEZs are presently notified, out of which 265 are operational Posted On: 10 MAR 2021 The Special Economic Zones (SEZs) policy was launched in April, 2000.  The Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, was passed by Parliament in May, 2005 which received Presidential assent on the 23rd of June, 2005.  The […]

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