Seeking comments on proposal to make GST E-Invoices received through GSTN to DGFT BO portal mandatory for claiming Deemed Export Benefits under FTP pursuant to the provisions of Para 1.07A and B of FTP 2023 - DGFT - Trade Notice No. 35/2024-25

Government of India Ministry of Commerce Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 25.03.2025 Trade Notice No. 35/2024-25 To, 1. All Exporters/Importers 2. Members of Trade and Industry Associations 3. All Export Promotion Councils Subject: Seeking comments on proposal to make GST E-Invoices received through GSTN to DGFT BO portal mandatory for claiming Deemed Export Benefits under FTP pursuant to the provisions of Para 1.07A and B of FTP 2023 - regarding It is hereby informed that an ongoing integration process is underway between the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) to facilitate seamless data exchange between the two organizations. As part of this initiative, discussions are in progress regarding the exchange of GST e- invoices and returns filed on GSTN, which will be utilized in various contexts, including the validation of electronic Bank Realization Certificates (eBRCs) and verification of deemed export transactions on the DGFT BO portal. 2. In this regard, it is being proposed to make GST e-invoices received from GSTN on DGFT BO portal mandatory for claiming deemed export benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP). This proposal aims to enhance transparency, streamline processes and ensure better compliance with the regulatory framework. 3. Exporters, Importers, Industry associations and all stakeholders are hereby requested to provide their comments/views on the above mentioned proposal latest by 02.04.2025 . The comments/views may please be sent to [email protected] for further consideration in terms of Para 1.07A and 1.07B of FTP, 2023 . 4. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority. (Pradyumna Sahu) Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade PH (011) 23038754 [Issued from F. No 01/92/180/99/AM25/PC6/E-42164]