SEZ / EOU / STPI Advisory

Regulatory advisory for businesses operating in SEZ, EOU and STPI including compliance, approvals, documentation and operational support throughout the lifecycle of the scheme.

Special Economic Zone (SEZ)

We handle various activities of SEZ Developers and Units starting from establishment to exit from the scheme. Our services provide a one-stop solution for all regulatory, compliance and operational requirements under the SEZ framework.

Approvals from Ministry of Commerce, New Delhi

• All approvals pertaining to setting up of SEZ for Developer / Co-Developer.
• Notification and De-Notification of Special Economic Zone Area.
• Change in shareholding patterns.
• Notifying the Processing and Non-Processing Area of SEZ.
• Authorized operations approval for Developer / Co-Developer (other than default list).
• Exit from SEZ Scheme.

Approvals from Zonal Development Commissioner

• All approvals pertaining to setting up of SEZ Units.
• Change in shareholding patterns.
• List of Goods approval for Developer / Co-Developer.
• Ratification of list of goods.
• Specified services approval (other than default list).
• Expansion or surrender of space approval.
• Approval for cafeteria facilities for SEZ units.

Approvals from the State Government

• Recommendations for setting up of SEZ.
• Various exemptions such as Electricity Tax and Stamp Duty exemption.
• Approval for setting up of electrical sub-stations.

Day-to-Day Activities for SEZ Developer / Co-Developer / Unit

• Consultancy on procedures for imports, exports and local procurement of goods and services into SEZ.
• Handling customs department matters at SEZ.
• Acting as C&F agent on behalf of Developer or Unit.
• Maintaining all registers as per SEZ Rules.
• Submission of monthly and half-yearly returns to the Development Commissioner.
• Service Export Reporting Form (SERF) and SOFTEX reporting.
• Organizing SEZ ID cards.
• DTA sales and removal of excess or unutilized material.
• Maintaining all records pertaining to the SEZ scheme.
• Handling job work activities and maintaining related registers.
• Issue of Re-warehousing Certificates.
• Interacting with Customs authorities and Development Commissioner.
• Providing on-site help desk support at SEZ premises for Developers or Units.
• Conducting periodic audits under the SEZ scheme.

Export Oriented Units (EOU)

We guide businesses in setting up and operating Export Oriented Units. Our consultancy services cover regulatory approvals, operational compliance and documentation required under the EOU and STPI frameworks.

EOU / STPI Consultancy Services

• Consultancy for setting up Export Oriented Units.
• Registration of units under the Export Oriented Unit Scheme.
• Preparation of application for setting up EOU under STPI / EHTP.
• Obtaining Letter of Intent (LOI) from Development Commissioner.
• Obtaining Letter of Permission (LOP) from the Director of STPI.
• Execution of bond with Customs department.
• Handling all customs related matters for import and export of goods.
• Submission of monthly, quarterly and annual returns to the concerned departments.
• Guidance in preparation and submission of SOFTEX forms.
• DTA sales permission from STPI and Customs department.
• Obtaining Annexure III Certificate.
• Shifting permissions from STPI or Development Commissioner.
• Closure of STPI / EHTP Units.