SEZ units provide the flexibility of catering to Indian and Global markets as long as Net Foreign Exchange (NFE) positive criteria is met – over five years.

Eligible manufacturing units may avail below mentionaed attractive SEZ incentives as per SEZ Act, India.

  • 100% FDI through Automatic Route
  • 100% Capital Account Convertibility
  • Freedom from Industrial Licensing
  • Local sales is allowed as long as Net Foreign Exchange positive criteria is met and on payment of duties
  • No minimum export obligation

Fiscal Incentives

On Capital Goods, Components, Consumables, Raw Materials & Spares

  • Duty free imports & domestic Procurement
  • Exemption of Excise Duty
  • Refund of Sales Tax/VAT
  • Exemption / Refund of Service Tax
  • Exemption from Central Service Tax
  • Exemption of Purchase Tax

On Other Transactions

  • 50 % exemption of Stamp duty & Registration Fees
  • 50% exemption of Stamp duty on Mortgages
  • Exemption of Electricity Duty and Taxes
  • Domestic Sales –Subject to NFE Conditions
  • Exemption of Income Tax (100% for 5 yrs. + 50% for next 5 yrs + 50% ploughed back export profit from next 5 years )
  • SEZ unit will be exempted from industrial licensing norms
  • 100% FDI through automatic route
  • Free to retain entire FE earnings
  • The unit will enjoy ‘public utility services’ status
  • The unit will be able to do self certification of import and export transactions
  • And many more

For more information, please refer SEZ ACT