Special Economic Zone Scheme in India with special Focus on IT / ITES

1. SWANAND INTERNATIONAL
WEL COMES YOU FOR PRESENTATION ON
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
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2. Special Economic Zone
• Special Economic Zones are the Specially designed , designated &
Notified Duty-free, Tax-free , Hassle-Free Enclaves Offering world
class Industrial Infrastructures for Development of International
Business
• Special Economic Zones are the Deemed Foreign Territories for the
Purpose of Duties and Taxes
• Special Economic Zone Scheme in India had been introduced in
2001
• Special Economic Zone Act , 2005 and Special Economic Zone
Rules, 2006 become operational since Feb. 10, 2006

3. Special Economic Zone
• Special Economic Zones are Developed by Public as well as Private
Developers Or Even in Joint Sectors
• Special Economic Zones are Designed , Developed and Operated
on Fixed Norms by the Government
• As on 01/07/2008 there are 222 Notified SEZ’s , 30 operational
SEZ’s and 462 approved SEZ’s in India.
• In 2007-2008 SEZ’s Contributed 66,638 Crores in total Indian
Exports along with Direct Employment of about 2,00,000 persons
• SEZs are proving boon the Indian Industry engaged in International
Business

4. Benefits & Incentive
• Corporate Tax / Income Tax Holiday for 15 Financial years
• No Sun Set Clause for Corporate/ Income Tax( 15 Financial Years
from Date of Operations)
• Duty-free Enclaves through out stay in SEZ
• Tax-free Enclaves through out stay in SEZ
• Minimum Government Interference ( Most Operations are single
window operations
• Liberalized policies on Labor Matters

5. Benefits & Incentive
• 100% Foreign Direct Investment allowed through automatic route
• 100% Capital Account Convertibility
• Facilities of Offshore Banking Units are available
• No Obligations except Positive Foreign Exchange Performance
• Domestic Sales & Sub-Contracting allowed
• 24/7 , 365 days operations are possible
• SEZ Space available on Lease basis

6. SEZ for IT/ITES Industry
• Hurdles • Solutions
• Sun Set of STP/EOU • 15 years Tax Holiday
• Fluctuating Foreign Currencies • 100% EEFC A/c
• Shortage of quality working • Designated norms for
spaces Development of IT Space
• Power Cuts / Rising Power • Uninterrupted Power Supply /
Bills Duty-free Power

7. SEZ for IT/ITES Industry
• All Benefits and Incentives for SEZ Scheme are Available for
IT/ITES Industry
• Designated Infrastructure like Centralized A/C , Plug and Play ,
Power Back-ups, Cafeterias, Centralized Security , Data
Communication Links etc. available
• Construction amenities like Big Floor Plates, LEED rated buildings ,
Green Buildings , Incubation spaces etc. available
• Space available on Lease Rental Basis of Minimum 5 years tenure

8. About Swanand International
• Swanand International are the Pioneers of Special Economic Zone
Consultancy in India
• Swanand International are offering SEZ Consultancy Since 2002
• Swanand International offers Concept to Completion SEZ
Consultancy
• Swanand International offers Services to SEZ Unit and SEZ
Developers as well
• Swanand International has served various National & International
Clients
• In IT/ITES field we have worked with clients Many Reputed Clients

9. Swanand International
• Contact Information
Contact Person :- Mr. Swanand S. Dhondse( CEO)
Regd. Office :- 1st / Radhabai Sawant Niwas,
Agreepada, Near Shashtri Nagar,
Kanjurmarg (East), Mumbai – 400 042
Maharashtra , India.
Telephone / Fax :- +91 – 22 – 25781853
E-mail :- dswanand@mtnl.net.in
Website :- www.sez-india.net

10. THANK YOU
WEL COME TO SEZ ARENA