The Department of Commerce (DoC) has issued clarifications ...

Commerce Dept. Updates SEZ Rule: Non-SEZ IT Units Allowed in IT SEZs with Tax Repayment and Compliance Conditions.

June 15, 2024

Circulars SEZ

The Department of Commerce (DoC) has issued clarifications regarding the newly inserted SEZ Rule 11B, notified on 6.12.2023, which allows the setup of non-SEZ IT/ITES units in IT/ITES SEZs. The responses to stakeholders' queries include: 1. Tax benefits must be repaid based on the originally availed benefits for demarcation of Non-Processing Areas (NPA) u/s 11B(5). 2. The demarcation of NPA must comply with Rule 11B(7) and Rule 5(b) of SEZ Rules, 2006. 3. No tax benefits are available for the operation and maintenance of common infrastructure in NPAs u/s 11B(9). 4. Demarcation requests must be approved by the Board of Approval (BOA) after repayment of tax benefits. 5. IT/ITES units in NPAs will be subject to all applicable Central and State laws, similar to Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) units. The detailed responses and application form are enclosed in the annexure.

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The Department of Commerce (DoC) has issued clarifications ...

Commerce Dept. Updates SEZ Rule: Non-SEZ IT Units Allowed in IT SEZs with Tax Repayment and Compliance Conditions.

June 15, 2024

Circulars SEZ

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