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Income Tax Form 33: SEZ Unit Particulars for Section 144 Deduction

Income Tax : Taxpayers must file Form 33 to claim SEZ deduction on profits. Proper reporting of reserve utilisation and asset purchase is essen...

March 24, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

Budget proposed allowing SEZ to supply DTA – Benefits and Challenges

CA, CS, CMA : Explains the Budget 2026 proposal allowing SEZ units to sell to DTA units at reduced duty and how it simplifies approvals while lo...

February 7, 2026 1230 Views 0 comment Print

Repositioning SEZs for Domestic Manufacturing and Growth

Corporate Law : SEZ clearances to the DTA attract customs duty on full value, including domestic addition. The takeaway is SEZs are disadvantaged ...

January 18, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

GST Implications on Non-Refundable Tender Fees & SEZ-Related Services

Goods and Services Tax : This explains why non-refundable tender fees qualify as taxable consideration under GST. It clarifies that access to a tender proc...

January 14, 2026 1938 Views 1 comment Print

Instruction for filing of GSTR-9 For 2024-25

Goods and Services Tax : Learn how to file your GSTR-9 annual return, including details of supplies, ITC, taxes paid, and adjustments for FY 2024-25....

November 26, 2025 8958 Views 0 comment Print


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SEZ Rules for Semiconductor & Electronics Component Manufacturing

Corporate Law : India's government amends SEZ rules, reducing land requirements and easing norms to boost semiconductor and electronics component ...

June 10, 2025 765 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on SEZ Compliances for IFSC Units

Corporate Law : Learn about SEZ provisions for IFSC units, mandatory approvals, and the role of IFSCA Administrator under SEZ Act for unified regu...

March 30, 2025 4485 Views 0 comment Print

7 Recent recent updates on the GST portal – June 2023

Goods and Services Tax : GST portal updates, geocoding of principal place of business, user ID generation, registration cancellation, AATO enablement, annu...

June 17, 2023 12243 Views 0 comment Print

New Legislation to Replace Special Economic Zones Act

Corporate Law : The Special Economic Zones Act will be replaced with a new legislation that will enable the states to become partners in Developme...

February 1, 2022 669 Views 0 comment Print

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


Latest Judiciary


CESTAT Sets Aside ₹5.31 Crore Service Tax Demand on SEZ Sub-Contractor Due to SEZ Exemption

Service Tax : CESTAT Bangalore held that services rendered by a sub-contractor for authorized operations within an SEZ are eligible for exemptio...

May 21, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Unclear CA Certificate: CESTAT Remands SEZ Refund Claim for Dual Benefit Verification

Service Tax : The tribunal remanded the case after finding insufficient evidence to prove that refund and Cenvat credit were not claimed on the ...

May 3, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

SEZ Units Eligible for Service Tax Refund on services like rent-a-cab, catering & business support  

Service Tax : The case addressed whether services like rent-a-cab, catering, and business support qualify as input services for SEZ refund claim...

April 24, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

Duty Demand Quashed: DGH Certificate Cannot Add Conditions Beyond Notification

Custom Duty : The Tribunal held that exemption cannot be denied based on a re-export condition imposed through a DGH certificate when such a req...

April 21, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax Refund Allowed on Employee Insurance Services to SEZ: CESTAT Bangalore

Service Tax : The issue involved denial of service tax refund on employee insurance services in an SEZ unit. The Tribunal held that such insuran...

April 18, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Customs Duty Exemption Allowed for SEZ Units Due to Production Cut-Off Compliance

Custom Duty : The notification grants customs duty relief to SEZ units clearing goods to DTA, provided production began before 31 March 2025. It...

March 31, 2026 1506 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


Import policy of Used IT Assets (laptops, desktops, monitors, Printers) from SEZ to DTA

January 1, 2024 4656 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of Notification No. 56/2023-DGFT dated January 1, 2024, amending Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. Learn about revised conditions for importing Used IT Assets from SEZ to DTA

CESTAT Ahmedabad Grants Duty Remission to ONGC Petro After SEZ Fire

December 24, 2023 768 Views 0 comment Print

Read the CESTAT Ahmedabad order on ONGC Petro’s customs duty remission appeal for imported raw material destroyed in a fire at its SEZ unit. Analysis and insights included.

Unraveling the Conundrum: Legality of Imposing . Duty on DTA to SEZ Supply

December 17, 2023 4551 Views 1 comment Print

This article delves into the flawed interpretation of Rule 27(1) of the SEZ Rules, 2006, and elucidates the intricate legal landscape by dissecting provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, and the SEZ Act, 2005.

Analysis of GST Provisions Applicable on Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Units

November 23, 2023 12063 Views 1 comment Print

GST Provisions Applicable to Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Units: Get insights from SEZ Act, 2005 regarding SEZs & Free Trade & Warehousing Zones.

Penalty based on notice containing erroneous category of service is illegal

November 9, 2023 1182 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that levy of penalty on the basis of a show cause notice containing a completely erroneous category of service is illegal.

New Advisories From GSTN on Various Compliance Issues

October 19, 2023 20478 Views 0 comment Print

Explore GSTN’s latest advisories on geocoding, ITC mismatches, e-invoice, e-commerce, and online money gaming. Stay updated for maximum benefits!

Recent Amendment: SEZ Supply Rules Effective 01.10.2023

October 7, 2023 19242 Views 0 comment Print

Discover latest SEZ supply amendment effective from 01.10.2023. Learn about zero-rated supply conditions, endorsements, and authorized operations under SEZ Act 2005.

Anomalies in Notification No.52/2003-Cus dated 31.03.2003 pertaining to EOUs

October 4, 2023 5856 Views 1 comment Print

Discover inconsistencies and issues in Notification No.52/2003-Cus dated 31.03.2003 regarding EOUs, their impact, and need for clarifications

GST Zero Rating Benefit eligible on Employee Welfare Facilities in SEZs

October 3, 2023 3897 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.

Resolution plan approved by CoC cannot be interfered by Adjudicating Authority

September 29, 2023 1443 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Delhi held that resolution plan submitted by the Successful Resolution Applicant which was approved by CoC cannot be interfered by Adjudicating Authority. Adjudicating Authority is not empowered to analyse or evaluate commercial decision of CoC.

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