SEZ & EOU Compliance
SEZ and EOU compliance — letters of approval, bond-cum-legal undertakings, softex and returns, net foreign exchange and exit.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹25,000 – ₹2,00,000
- Typical duration
- 30 days
Service overview
- Operating inside a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) or as an Export Oriented Unit (EOU) comes with major tax advantages and strict ongoing rules
- The SEZ & EOU Compliance service helps you secure initial approvals and handle regulatory reporting without stress
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
- Businesses setting up or running units inside SEZs needing regular approvals and bond management.
- Export-Oriented Manufacturers wanting duty-free import permissions and smooth compliance tracking.
- Companies supplying goods from SEZ units into the domestic market (DTA sales).
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
- Pre-Approval & Letter of Permission (LoP) Structuring: WCP professionals help structure your project and Net Foreign Exchange (NFE) projections to secure swift LoP approvals.
- Strategic Procurement & Duty-Free Approvals: WCP professionals streamline your duty-free raw material and machinery import approvals via Form A/B.
- Precision Drafting of Periodic Returns & Reports: Standard reports often miss nuances. WCP professionals custom-draft your quarterly and annual performance reports (QPR/APR) perfectly.
- Handling DTA Sales & Sub-Contracting Approvals: If you sell to the domestic market or sub-contract work, WCP professionals get you the right prior permissions.
- Post-Compliance & Renewal Handover: Once you are running, WCP professionals give you compliance calendars, lease tracking tools, and bond closure roadmaps.
Key deliverables
- Letter of Permission (LoP) and Bond Approvals
- Duty-Free Import Authorizations (Form A/B)
- Periodic APR/QPR and NFE Compliance Reports
- Domestic Market Sale Permissions
- Comprehensive SEZ Compliance Calenda
Standard turnaround time
Turnaround spans from days for routine procurement approvals to weeks for brand new LoP setups.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
Applications to the SEZ authorities carry fees prescribed under the SEZ Rules, 2006; units execute a bond-cum-legal undertaking for duty-free procurement rather than paying duty upfront.
Key outcomes: valid approvals, duty and tax benefits secured, a positive net foreign exchange position and clean annual performance reports.
Forms & filings involved
- Form I (SEZ Unit Setup Application)
- Form A
- B (Duty-Free Procurement Applications)
- Quarterly and Annual Performance Reports (QPR/APR)
Documents required
- Project report, capital structure, and site floor plan
- Board resolutions, director KYC, and lease agreements
- IEC and GSTIN registration proofs
What we need from you
- Share accurate site layouts, lease papers, and export targets promptly.
- Cooperate during periodic data and utilization audits.
Important conditions
Final approval for LoPs and duty-free schemes rests with the SEZ Unit Approval Committee.
Failing to maintain positive Net Foreign Exchange (NFE) over the block period can attract penalties.
Additional information
Expert SEZ and EOU compliance safeguards your duty-free benefits, protects cash flow, and ensures your international operations run smoothly.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Letter of Approval for an SEZ unit?
The approval from the Development Commissioner permitting a unit to operate in the SEZ, with conditions on activities and performance.
What is net foreign exchange (NFE)?
An SEZ unit's export earnings minus its foreign-exchange outgo, which must be positive over the block period.
Do SEZ units pay GST on supplies they receive?
Supplies to SEZ units for authorised operations are zero-rated under GST.
Can an SEZ unit exit?
Yes, with approval and payment of duties on goods and capital goods as applicable.