
FTWZ Unique Advantages
Unique Benefits for Imports
- Flexibility towards end distribution in India
- Duty deferment benefits (freeing up working capital & increasing sales )
- Quality control capability prior to duty- payment
- Exemption on SAD, VAT & CST on imports through FTWZ
- Hassle-free re-export regulatory /duty implications
- Reduced buffer stocks Service Tax exemption on services availed; including transportation inside India
- Lowered product costs
- Foreign exchange transaction capability
Unique Benefits for Exports
- Products from India entering the FTWZ are treated as deemed export providing immediate benefits to suppliers
- Local Tax Exemption (e.g. CST, Sales Tax, Excise & VAT) on all activities conducted inside the FTWZ
- Export quotas able to be met for companies exporting into FTWZ
- Increased efficiency through lowered reverse logistics through quality control before dispatch from India
- Foreign exchange transactions capability
- Increasing supply chain efficiencies (forward & reverse) while enhancing capital cash flow
Unique Benefits for Re-Exports
- Service tax exemption on all activities conducted inside the FTWZ including rental & labour
- Exemption from custom and stamp duty on products imported into FTWZ; meant for re-export out of India
- Income tax exemption on profit where applicable
- Hassle-free re-export process
- Permission of 100% FDI for the set-up of units by the unit holder of the FTWZ
- Ability to leverage India’s cost, skill & geographic positioning advantage as a hub for regional/global distribution post Value Optimising activities