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India’s Offshore Gateway: GIFT City’s Financial Architecture

Corporate Law : Learn how GIFT City IFSC operates, the approval process, tax benefits, compliance obligations, and why only approved SEZ units rec...

July 5, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

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 468 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 1356 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 666 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 2409 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


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 870 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 4845 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 12285 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 705 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 975 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


SEZ Service Tax Exemption Cannot Be Denied for Delayed Forms A-1/A-2: CESTAT Ahmedabad

Service Tax : CESTAT Ahmedabad held that non-submission of Forms A-1 and A-2 is only a procedural lapse. It allowed the exemption as the service...

July 4, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax on Authorised SEZ Operations Refundable Despite Notification Conditions: CESTAT Delhi

Service Tax : CESTAT Delhi held that the SEZ Act grants a statutory exemption overriding conditions in service tax notifications. It allowed the...

July 4, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

SEZ Service Tax Refund Cannot Be Denied for Technical Omission From Approved List: CESTAT Bangalore

Service Tax : CESTAT Bangalore held that omission of input services from the SEZ Approved List was only a procedural lapse. It allowed the refun...

July 4, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

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 387 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 261 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 2073 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 1338 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 951 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 771 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 1641 Views 0 comment Print


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

June 29, 2024 4593 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 1932 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 1563 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 1470 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.

IGST Amendments Limiting Zero-Rated Supply to SEZ for Authorized Operations

June 6, 2024 5523 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how amendments to Section 16 of IGST Act affect zero-rated supplies to SEZ units for authorized operations. Ensure compliance with updated procedures and documentation.

FORM GSTR-9 comprehensive Analysis: Parts, Tables & Declarations

June 3, 2024 36756 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to correctly file Form GSTR-9, covering all six parts and 19 tables. Understand basic details, supplies, ITC, tax payments, and more.

Service Tax refund to SEZ unit cannot be denied for Registration condition breach

May 16, 2024 888 Views 0 comment Print

In Roop Telesonic Ultrasonix Limited vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Ahmedabad), SEZ service tax refund upheld despite procedural lapse.

E-Invoicing under GST: Implementation, Requirements, Insights with FAQs

April 19, 2024 11574 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the significance of e-invoicing, its implementation, prerequisites, and FAQs. Learn how to generate e-invoices, its benefits, and clarifications to avoid penalties.

HC quashed order for not considering reply submitted just before expiration of limitation period

April 14, 2024 5748 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Madras High Court’s decision quashing an audit order due to non-consideration of petitioner’s reply. Understand the implications and legal precedents.

HC Sets Aside GST Order, Grants Petitioner Document Presentation Opportunity

April 10, 2024 984 Views 0 comment Print

Read full text of judgment/order by Madras High Court setting aside GST DRC-07 Order against Hitachi Systems due to lack of document response opportunity.

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