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4-10-08 Special Economic Zone
4-10-08 Special Economic Zone
A Boon or A Curse
Fundamentals of SEZs
SEZs (special economic zones) are fundamentally different from the traditional free zones. They are much larger in size; offer broader range of activities such as a single-window management, single streamlined procedures, duty-free privileges, duty also access to the domestic market on a dutydutypaid basis.
Fundamentals of SEZs
Whether the enclave is termed an EPZ, FTZ or SEZ, the cardinal factors are
appropriate infrastructure and transport facilities, low factor cost, flexible labour laws, convertibility of currency, stable legal and administrative regime, and a commitment to the canons of an open economy
Fundamentals of SEZs
Look at Chinese SEZ-Shenzhen SEZ SEZ Total Area of Shenzhen 1,952.84 sq. kms Area of SEZ - 395.81 square kilometers Harbouring 3.5 million people $30 billion in FDI, 3 million employment Equipped with the state-of-the-art infrastructure state-of-the Effective port facilities, Simplified procedures, Fully flexible labour policy in terms of hiring and firing.
Shenzhen SEZ
Shenzhen SEZ
Shenzhen SEZ
Fundamentals of SEZs
Look at Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone in Dubai
Area - 100 sq km Home to over 1,600 companies from 85 countries Triggered the economy and development of Dubai
Subic Bay
Strategic Location
Easily accessible by land, air and sea. Practically half of the worlds container fleet passes by its doorway.
Rehabilitated Marine Terminal at the NSD (Naval Supply Depot) Part of the rehabilitation is the widening of the marine terminal apron by 12 meters (each side).
The new container terminal at the Cubi Point. Around two million cu.m. of earth was moved to construct the 30-hectare container yard. Specifications: 2 berths; Depth: 13 meters; Length: 560 meters.
The Subic Bay International Airport, the gateway to Subic Bay Freeport, is a modern, international airport with 10,000 sq. m passenger terminal, capable of handling 700 passengers at any given time and featuring the very latest technology for security and comfort.
Tax Incentives
Tax Incentives
Direct Tax Benefit to Developers
U/s 80-IAB 80-
100% tax holiday for 10 consecutive years out of block of 15 years Profit & gains derived from business of developing SEZ notified on or after 1st April 2005 Transferee Developer can also claim deduction for balance period of 10 years on Operation & Maintenance income
Tax Incentives
Direct Tax benefits for Developers
Minimum Alternative Tax provisions not applicable Exemption from Dividend Distribution Tax
Tax Incentives
Direct Tax Benefits to Units - 10AA 100% of profits and gains derived from the export for five Consecutive Years from which business commences. 50% of for further five A.Y. and 50% of the profits ploughed back for the next five A.Y.
Tax Incentives
Direct Tax benefits for Units
Minimum Alternative Tax provisions not applicable Capital gain tax exemption on relocation to SEZ TDS
No deduction of tax at source by OBU on interest on deposits / borrowings from non non resident or person not ordinarily resident.
SWOT Analysis
Major Issues
Major Issues
Land Acquisition Role of State Govt. in Land Acquisition Compensation Packages to land owners Rehabilitation packages for displaced farmers State Govt.s commitment to create infrastructure Time frame for operationalisation Control over SEZs MoC or MoF Amendments to Laws and Rules
SEZ Developer
Viable commercial proposition Active support of State Govt. Proximity to Port Financial soundness Capacity to attract FDI Generation of employment Availability of skilled labour in the nearby area and social infrastructure
SEZ Unit
Commercial viability Selection of a right SEZ Location, Area, Facilities, Benefits, State policies, Infrastructure, etc.
SEZ Unit
Credentials of Developer Proper information about formalities / availability / cost estimates etc. Product should be capable of maintaining demand in the overseas market for a sustainable period. Availability of required labour in the nearby area Overall serious commitment to EXPORTING. EXPORTING.
Discussion Issues
Single window clearance +VE Net Foreign Exchange (NFE) Authorized Operations Ports, Airports, Container yards, Freight Stations Dedicated Corridors Enabling Enactments SEZs a Foreign Custom Territory Service Tax Services to DTA not an Import Stamp Duty Under whose preview