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Special Economic Zones in India: Tax Benefits for Foreign Companies

Complete guide to SEZ benefits including tax holidays, duty-free imports, and simplified compliance for foreign-invested units.

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20 October 2021
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SEZ Benefits for Foreign Companies in India

India's Special Economic Zones offer a compelling package of tax and regulatory benefits for export-oriented units.

Tax Benefits

  • 100% income tax exemption on export profits for first 5 years
  • 50% exemption for next 5 years
  • 50% of ploughed-back profits for next 5 years
  • No minimum alternate tax (MAT) on SEZ units
  • Duty-free import of capital goods and raw materials

Regulatory Benefits

Single-window clearance for all approvals. Self-certification for environmental and labour compliance. Simplified customs procedures with online filing.

Setting up in an SEZ? Accountify handles all SEZ-specific compliance including bond execution and annual performance reports.

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