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Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Registration Support
A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a specifically demarcated region where business and trade laws are more liberal compared to the rest of the country. The goal is to attract foreign investment, boost exports, and generate employment.
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What an SEZ is
SEZ is a specially designated duty-free area treated as foreign territory for trade operations, duties, and tariffs. SEZ framework is governed by the SEZ Act, 2005 and SEZ Rules, 2006.
SEZ = Duty-free Business Zone created to promote exports and investment.
How PORTMATRIX helps
PORTMATRIX assists in the registration of SEZs.
Features and benefits of an SEZ
SEZ Companies enjoy tax benefits, simplified regulations, world-class infrastructure, duty free imports / exports.
- Duty-free import / procurement of goods for development and operations, with customs duty exemptions
- Simplified customs and compliance procedures
- Faster import / export processing
- Income tax and GST-related benefits (subject to current regulations)
- 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) allowed in many sectors
- Single-window clearance mechanism
- Better infrastructure and logistics support, including improved warehousing and logistics
- Better global supply chain connectivity
- Export-oriented growth opportunities
Objectives of SEZs
- Promote exports of goods and services
- Attract domestic and foreign investments
- Generate employment opportunities
- Develop world-class infrastructure
- Enhance India's global trade competitiveness
Types of SEZs
Multi-Product SEZ
Multiple industries and sectors
Sector-Specific SEZ
Dedicated to one industry (IT, Pharma, Textiles, etc.)
Free Trade & Warehousing Zone (FTWZ)
Trading, warehousing, logistics activities
Authority: Department of Commerce – SEZ India
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)?
- An SEZ is a specially designated duty-free area treated as foreign territory for trade operations, duties, and tariffs. It is a specifically demarcated region where business and trade laws are more liberal compared to the rest of the country.
- What types of SEZs are there?
- The source lists Multi-Product SEZs (multiple industries and sectors), Sector-Specific SEZs (dedicated to one industry, such as IT, Pharma or Textiles) and the Free Trade & Warehousing Zone (FTWZ), which is for trading, warehousing and logistics activities.
- How is an SEZ different from an FTWZ?
- An FTWZ is a special category of SEZ. An SEZ has a manufacturing and services focus (export production, industrial operations), while an FTWZ has a warehousing and trading focus (import / export storage and distribution, logistics and supply chain operations).