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SPECIAL ECONOMICS ZONESPECIAL ECONOMICS ZONE
20 March 2010SEZ 1
Presented by:
Sachin Patil,
40, MBA II, NMU
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INTRODUCTIONOBJECTIVESSTRUCTURE OF SEZADMINISTRATIVE LAYOUTFACILITIES OFFEREDBENEFITS OF SEZs
LIST OF DEVELOPERS
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AASpecial Economic ZoneSpecial Economic Zone ((SEZSEZ) is a) is ageographical region that has economicgeographical region that has economiclaws that are more liberallaws that are more liberal than a cthan a country'sountry'stypical economic laws.typical economic laws.
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SEZSEZ An OverviewAn Overview
Defined as:Specifically delineated duty-free enclave and shall be deemed to be
foreign territory for the purposes of trade operations and duties and
tariffs
. . . . EXIM Policy 2000Extremely successful Chinese format to promote exports, attract FDI
and foster overall economic growth
Shenzhen SEZ, started in 1981, has achieved 38% GDP growth mainly
due to:
Liberal economic framework
Integrated infrastructure at very competitive prices
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Integrated Infrastructure
Fiscal
incentives &
regulatory
benefits
Thrust on self-
certification &
in-zone
empowerment
Self-contained &
Self-managed
SEZ
India provides the boldest policy framework
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Objectives of the SEZObjectives of the SEZ
GGeneration of additional economic activityeneration of additional economic activity
Promotion of exports of goods and services;Promotion of exports of goods and services;
Promotion of investment from domestic andPromotion of investment from domestic andforeign sources;foreign sources;
Creation of employment opportunities;Creation of employment opportunities;
Development of infrastructure facilities;Development of infrastructure facilities;
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Administrative layout of SEZ
Board of approval
Approval
committee
SEZ units
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Type of SEZ Min. AreaRequired
(ha)
Area Reserved forProcessing Zone
In North EastStates, HP,J&K,
Uttaranchal,Sikkim, Goa, UT
Multi Product 1000 25% 200
Services 100
Specific sector, SEZ in aport or Airport
100 50% 50
Hardware, software, IT 10 Min built up area 1Lac sq. m
Biotechnology, Gems &Jewellary, Nonconventional energyresources
10
Free trade &Warehousing
40 Min built up area1 lac sq. m
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Incentives and facilities offered to theIncentives and facilities offered to the
SEZsSEZsDuty free import/domestic procurement of goods fordevelopment, operation and maintenance of SEZ units.
100% Income Tax exemption on export income for SEZ unitsunder Section 10AA of the Income Tax Act for first 5 years,50% for next 5 years thereafter and 50% of the ploughed backexport profit for next 5 years.
Exemption from minimum alternate tax under section 115JBof the Income Tax Act.
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External commercial borrowing by SEZ units up to
US $ 500 million in a year without any maturityrestriction through recognized banking channels.
Exemption from Central Sales Tax.
Exemption from Service Tax.
Single window clearance for Central and State level
approvals.
Exemption from State sales tax and other levies asextended by the respective State Governments.
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100% FDI allowed for : townships and recreational facilities in
SEZ
Income Tax Benefit under (80 IA) to developers for any block
of 10 years in 15 years
Duty free import/domestic procurement of goods for
development, operation and maintenance of SEZs
Exemption from Service Tax
Income of infrastructure capital fund/company from investmentin SEZ exempt from Income Tax
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Developer permitted to transfer infrastructure facility
for operation and maintenance.
Generation, transmission and distribution of power
in SEZs allowed.
Full freedom in allocation of space and built up area
to approved SEZ units on commercial basis.
Authorized to provide and maintain service like
water, electricity, security, restaurants and recreation
centers on commercial lines.
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Facilities to SEZ EnterprisesFacilities to SEZ Enterprises
Exemption from customs/excise duties.Income tax :100% Income-Tax exemption for first 5 years and 50% for 2
years thereafter.
Foreign Direct Investment :100% foreign direct investment is freely allowed inmanufacturing sector in SEZ units under automatic route,except prohibited items.
Central Sales Tax Act :
Exemption to sales made from Domestic TariffArea to SEZunitsService Tax :Exemption from Service Tax to SEZ units
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Banking / External Commercial Borrowings :Banking / External Commercial Borrowings :
--External commercial borrowings by units up to $ 500External commercial borrowings by units up to $ 500
million a year allowed without any maturity restrictions.million a year allowed without any maturity restrictions.
--Freedom to bring in export proceeds without any time limit.Freedom to bring in export proceeds without any time limit.
--Flexibility to keep 100% of export proceeds in EEFCFlexibility to keep 100% of export proceeds in EEFC
account. Freedom to make overseas investment from it.account. Freedom to make overseas investment from it.
--Exemption from interest rate surcharge on import finance.Exemption from interest rate surcharge on import finance.
--SEZ units allowed to writeSEZ units allowed to write--off unrealized export bills.off unrealized export bills.20 March 2010SEZ 14
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Benefits of SEZBenefits of SEZ
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Exports from the functioning SEZs during the last threeyears are as under:
Year Value (Rs. Crore) Growth Rate (over previous year)
2003-2004 13,854 39%
2004-2005 18,314 32%
2005-2006 22,840 25%
2006-2007 34,615 52%
2007-2008 66,638 92%
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--Investment and employment in the SEZs set upInvestment and employment in the SEZs set up
prior to the SEZ Act, 2005.prior to the SEZ Act, 2005.
--Investment and employment in the SEZs notifiedInvestment and employment in the SEZs notifiedunder the SEZ Act 2005:under the SEZ Act 2005:
Current investment and employment:Current investment and employment:Investment:Investment: Rs. 83450croreRs. 83450croreEmployment:Employment: 1,13,426 persons1,13,426 persons
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Problem in SEZProblem in SEZ
Transparency in policy formulation.Payment problem.Openness in land acquisition.Prime agriculture land.
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LList of Developers who have set upist of Developers who have set up
SEZsSEZs
Nokia SEZ in Tamil NaduQuark City SEZ in ChandigarhFlextronics SEZ in Tamil Nadu
Mahindra World City in Tamil NaduMotorola, DELL and FoxconnApache SEZ (Adidas Group) in Andhra PradeshDivvy's Laboratories, Andhra Pradesh
RajivG
andhi Technology Park, ChandigarhETL Infrastructure IT SEZ, ChennaiHyderabad Gems Limited, Hyderabad
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