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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 8964 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


Quarterly Return with Monthly Payments (QRMP) Scheme: Eligibility, Returns & Payment

February 29, 2024 5016 Views 0 comment Print

Optimize GST compliance with the QRMP scheme for small taxpayers. Eligibility up to ₹5 crore turnover. Quarterly returns, monthly tax payments. Simplify your GST filings.

Mere one typographical error in e-way bill not justify imposition of penalty: Allahabad HC

February 25, 2024 2322 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how the Allahabad High Court ruled that minor errors in e-way bills cannot lead to penalties, setting a precedent for tax and legal professionals.

Covering SEZs and EOUs under the RoDTEP Scheme

February 16, 2024 1524 Views 0 comment Print

Governments latest memo explores covering SEZs and EOUs under RoDTEP Scheme. Learn about the implications and updates from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

SEZs – The tax implications with regards to SEZs

February 2, 2024 10191 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the nuances of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – their purpose, tax implications, and benefits. Navigate through tax incentives, GST laws, and the latest SEZ rules to understand their impact on businesses.

Rectification of GSTR-1 Allowed Beyond Refund Application Limit by P&H HC

January 27, 2024 2199 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab and Haryana High Court permits rectification of GSTR-1 beyond the limit for refund application. Analysis of the case and its implications for taxpayers.

Unlocking Tax Benefits: IFSC Unit Deductions Explained

January 24, 2024 6405 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of IFSC Unit deductions under the Income Tax Act. Learn about eligible incomes, deductions under Sec 80LA, filing Form 15CA, and more.

Supplies To and FRO SEZ Unit Vis A Vis DTA Unit Under GST

January 18, 2024 27303 Views 1 comment Print

Explore GST provisions for supplies between Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) units. Learn tax implications, analysis, and conclusions.

IFSC: Exploring Relaxations & Exemptions for Financial Entities

January 8, 2024 7242 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the International Financial Service Centre (IFSC) with its unique exemptions and relaxations. From tax benefits to regulatory advantages, unlock the potential of IFSC entities

SEZ units not exempted from payment of compensation cess

January 5, 2024 2496 Views 0 comment Print

Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the phrase ‘duty of customs’ used in Section 26(1)(a) of SEZ Act only refers to duty leviable under Customs Act, 1962 but the said phrase does not include cess under GST Compensation Act. Thus, SEZ units are not exempted from payment of compensation cess on import of coal.

Matter remanded to examine issue of Customs Duty Exemption Benefit on re-imported goods

January 3, 2024 1515 Views 0 comment Print

Since the appellate authority had failed to examine issue of customs duty exemption Notification No. 45/2017-Cus., which provided different levels / measures of exemption benefits to the re-imported goods depending upon which export benefits, like duty drawback, rebate etc.

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