Why SEZ GST Returns Matter in Gurugram
📌 TL;DR - SEZ GST Return Services at a Glance
Supplies to SEZ units and developers are zero-rated under Section 16 of the IGST Act 2017. DTA suppliers can supply under LUT without IGST or pay IGST and claim refund. SEZ units need separate GSTIN and file GSTR-1, GSTR-3B monthly, GSTR-9 annually. Services imported by SEZ for authorized operations are exempt under Notification 18/2017-IT(R). LUT filed annually in Form RFD-11. Gurugram hosts 28 notified SEZs.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | IGST Act S16 (zero-rated) | SEZ Act 2005 | CGST Act S25 (dual GSTIN) | Notif 18/2017-IT(R) |
| Registry | Copyright Office, DPIIT (GST Portal (gst.gov.in)). Registrar of Copyrights |
| Form | GSTR-1 Table 6A/6B | GSTR-3B | RFD-11 (LUT) | RFD-01 (IGST refund) | GSTR-9 |
| Categories (S13) | Literary (including software), Artistic, Musical, Dramatic, Cinematograph Films, Sound Recordings |
| Validity | Literary/Artistic/Musical/Dramatic: Author's lifetime + 60 years. Films/Sound Recordings: 60 years from publication |
| Mandatory? | No. But registration provides prima facie evidence of ownership (Section 48) |
| International | Berne Convention membership: recognized in 181+ countries automatically |
| Fees 2026 | Individuals: Rs 500 (literary/artistic), Rs 2,000 (sound). Companies: Rs 2,000. Software: Rs 4,000. Films: Rs 5,000 |
Gurugram hosts 28 notified SEZs - the highest concentration in Haryana. DLF Cyber City SEZ hosts major tech companies. ASF Insignia SEZ attracts export-oriented IT. Candor TechSpace serves IT/ITES. DTA suppliers across Golf Course Road, Udyog Vihar, and Sohna Road service these SEZs. For comprehensive information about SEZ GST returns across India, visit our national service page.
LUT for FY 2026-27 must be filed by March 31, 2026. Missing = upfront IGST on all SEZ supplies. IGST refund claims expire in 2 years. Endorsed supply documentation under increasing scrutiny. You will also need GST registration (separate for SEZ) and monthly GST return filing for complete compliance.
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