SEZ / FTWZ
Consulting
Specialized advisory for Special Economic Zones and Free Trade Warehousing Zones. Navigate setup, operational compliance, and exit strategies with certainty.
Maximizing
Operational Leverage.
Setting up an SEZ or FTWZ unit unlocks massive duty deferments and tax holidays, but the entry barriers are complex.
From securing Board of Approval (BoA) licenses to designing compliant physical infrastructure and managing daily customs bonding—any misstep can jeopardize your unit's status. We provide a structured roadmap to design, approve, and run your economic zone operations flawlessly.
End-to-End Zone Advisory
Site Selection & Feasibility
Strategic location analysis comparing state incentives, logistics costs, and talent availability.
Unit Approval & Licensing
End-to-end documentation and liaison with the Board of Approval (BoA) and Development Commissioners.
Customs Duty & Tax Optimization
Structuring operations to maximize direct and indirect tax exemptions available under SEZ rules.
FTWZ Setup & Integration
Establishing Free Trade Warehousing Zones for duty-deferred storage and re-export optimization.
Master Planning & Layouts
Guidance on infrastructural compliance, demarcated areas, and customs-approved floor plans.
Periodic Compliance & Filings
Managing MPRs, APRs, and continuous regulatory reporting to maintain unit operational status.
Exit & De-bonding Strategies
Strategic advisory for smooth unit withdrawal, capital goods de-bonding, and duty finalization.
DTA Sales Structuring
Navigating the complexities and duty calculations for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) clearances.
Navigating the Bureaucracy
With Precision.
Setting up an economic zone is not just a real estate transaction; it's a deep compliance undertaking. We bridge the gap between infrastructure developers, customs authorities, and business operations to ensure a seamless setup.
The Setup Roadmap
Feasibility
Analyzing ROI, tax benefits, and operational viability for your specific sector.
Application
Drafting Form F, project reports, and submitting proposals to the SEZ Authority.
Procurement
Securing duty-free import and indigenous procurement of capital goods.
Operationalization
Setting up customs protocols, bonding infrastructure, and SOPs.
Compliance
Ongoing regulatory management to ensure uninterrupted tax holidays.
Ready to Optimize Your Infrastructure?
Whether you are establishing a new FTWZ or converting an existing facility into an SEZ, our advisors are ready to engineer your growth.