Special Economic Zone Unit Approval and Authorized-Operations Benefits

What it is

Promote additional economic activity, exports, investment and employment through approved SEZ units and authorized operations.

What you get

• SEZ authorized-operation duty treatment and zero-rated supply route

Who it is for

• the applicant must propose an authorized operation in an available/notified SEZ
• the unit must obtain the applicable Development Commissioner/Approval Committee approval and Letter of Approval
• the unit must achieve positive Net Foreign Exchange cumulatively over the prescribed five-year period from commencement of production
• duty-free imports/domestic procurement apply to authorized operations and require current customs/SEZ documentation
• supplies to SEZ units or developers require the current zero-rated IGST route and supporting evidence
• state-level approvals, levies, land/lease terms and sector restrictions remain separately applicable

How to apply

1. 1
   Select the SEZ and authorized activity

   Confirm the proposed manufacturing, service, trading or bonded-warehouse activity, available space, sector permissions and the concerned Development Commissioner.

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2. 2
   Prepare the new-unit proposal

   Complete the SEZ Online sections for entity, directors, infrastructure, items, investment, foreign exchange, subcontracting, marketing and supporting documents.

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3. 3
   Submit to the Development Commissioner

   Use the official SEZ Online new-unit route, respond to review requests and retain the application reference and Letter of Approval.

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4. 4
   Operate with SEZ records and positive NFE

   Use facilities only for authorized operations, maintain customs/GST/SEZ records, monitor positive NFE and complete continuing reporting and approvals.

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