| Flexibility towards end distribution in India |
Products from India entering the FTWZ are treated as deemed export providing immediate benefits to suppliers |
Service tax exemption on all activities conducted inside the FTWZ including rental & labour |
| Duty deferment benefits (freeing up working capital & increasing sales) |
Local Tax Exemption (e.g. CST, Sales Tax, Excise & VAT) on all activities like packaging material for VoS carried inside the Zone |
Exemption from custom and stamp duty on products imported into FTWZ meant for re-export out of India |
| Quality control capability prior to duty-payment |
Compliance to Export quotas of different categories. Supply into FTWZ being treated as deemed exports |
Income tax rebate on profit earned through export transaction (where applicable) |
| Exemption on Excise, VAT & CST on purchases for FTWZ operations. Service Tax exemption on all services, including transportation |
Increased efficiency through lowered reverse logistics through quality control before dispatch from India |
Hassle-free re-export process |
| Availability of Temperature controlled area for medicines & other human consumption Products |
Foreign exchange transactions capability |
Permission of 100% FDI for the set-up of units |
| Reduced buffer stocks, lowered product costs, foreign exchange transaction capability |
Increasing supply chain efficiencies (forward & reverse) while enhancing capital cash flow |
Ability to leverage India's cost, skill & geographic positioning advantage as a hub for regional/global distribution post Value Optimising Services |
