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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 1941 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 8961 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


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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


Mere non-submission of bill of export not allegeable as non-discharge of proof of export obligation

August 27, 2024 924 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that if the party is able to show the proof of supply to SEZ Unit, then non-submission of “Bill of Export” cannot be treated as non-discharge of proof of Export Obligation.

Recent GST Portal Advisories: July-August 2024 Updates

August 14, 2024 4983 Views 0 comment Print

Get the latest updates on GST portal advisories issued in July-August 2024, including changes in registration, refund processes, and e-invoicing services.

Union Budget 2024-25: Key Highlights on Economy and Taxation

July 27, 2024 2385 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Union Budget 2024-25 highlights, focusing on economic growth, taxation reforms, employment, MSMEs, and the middle class in India’s dynamic landscape.

Condition for refund imposed in Finance Act unjustified as SEZ unit exempt from service tax under SEZ Act: CESTAT Delhi

July 26, 2024 438 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that SEZ unit is exempted from payment of service tax in terms of provisions of SEZ Act. Accordingly, condition of exemption by way of refund imposed under the provisions of the Finance Act are inconsistent with the provisions of the SEZ Act. Refund granted.

GST Budget 2024 Amendments At A Glance

July 24, 2024 6390 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the significant GST budget amendments for 2024, including changes in levy provisions, demand recovery, ITC availment, and more. Stay updated with our detailed analysis.

CBIC Newsletter July 2024: NTRS Report, RoDTEP for SEZs & Gold Smuggling Bust

July 22, 2024 891 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the CBIC July 2024 newsletter highlights including NTRS 2024 findings, RoDTEP benefits for SEZs, and a crackdown on gold smuggling.

ICEGATE Implementation at non IT/ITES SEZs from 01.07.2024 – Clarification

June 29, 2024 4335 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the latest SEZ Division clarification for Non-IT/ITES SEZ Units effective from July 1, 2024. Learn about ICEGATE, RODTEP benefits, and filing procedures.

No Custom duty liability on Goods Destroyed due to fire in SEZ: CESTAT Ahmedabad

June 26, 2024 1779 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about P I Industries Ltd’s appeal against customs duty demand for goods lost in a fire at their SEZ unit. Detailed analysis of SEZ Rules and Customs Act provisions.

Guidelines for Procurement and Installation of Solar Power Panels in SEZs for Common Area Electricity Supply

June 21, 2024 1437 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the new guidelines for SEZ Developers on procuring and installing solar panels to provide power supply in common areas of Special Economic Zones.

Special Economic Zones (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2024

June 20, 2024 1353 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the latest changes in the Special Economic Zones (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2024. Stay informed on reconditioning, repair, and metal waste regulations.

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