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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


Macro level view on requirement of SEZ Endorsement under GST Laws

March 29, 2024 27885 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the significance of SEZ endorsement under GST laws, ensuring compliance with authorized operations and eligibility for zero-rated supplies.

Tax Compliance: 10 Things to Remember before 31st March 2024

March 18, 2024 4428 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the crucial tax compliances taxpayers must remember before 31st March 2024, covering income tax and GST perspectives, ensuring smooth year-end operations.

Section 263 proceeding based on mere audit objections without independent assessment invalid

March 14, 2024 2466 Views 0 comment Print

Pinkcity Jewelhouse Pvt. Ltd. Vs PCIT (ITAT Jaipur) ITAT Quashes Section 263 proceeding which were merely based on audit objections and lacked an independent assessment

Provisions for Importing Inputs under Quality Control Orders by Advance Authorisation Holders, EOU & SEZ

March 11, 2024 3294 Views 0 comment Print

Explore DGFT Notification No. 71/2023, enabling import provisions for Advance Authorisation, EOU, and SEZ without Quality Control Orders (QCOs) compliance under FTP 2023.

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

February 29, 2024 5253 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 2811 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 1614 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 10749 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 2241 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 6648 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.

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