Cochin SEZ (CSEZ) - A Hub for High-Tech and Value-Added Exports

Operating in CSEZ means adhering to the specific rules of the SEZ Act and other sectoral regulations. We ensure you are fully compliant.

• SEZ Act & Rules Compliance: Ensuring your operations, from procurement to export, strictly follow all SEZ regulations.
• Net Foreign Exchange (NFE) Monitoring: We help you track and report your NFE earnings as mandated by the SEZ rules.
• Sector-Specific Compliance: Adherence to regulations for IT (data privacy), electronics (e-waste), and food processing (FSSAI, MPEDA).
• Labor Laws in Kerala: Ensuring compliance with state-specific labor laws and regulations applicable within the zone.

Our team in Kochi provides expert liaison with all the key government bodies governing operations in CSEZ.

• Office of the Development Commissioner, CSEZ: The single-window authority for all approvals, permissions, and administration within the zone.
• CSEZ Customs: We handle all communications and documentation with the customs wing for duty-free import and export.
• Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA): A key body for businesses in the seafood processing and export sector.
• Software Technology Parks of India (STPI): Relevant for IT/ITES units for regulatory reporting and compliance.

Our services are tailored for the high-value, export-oriented industries that thrive in the Cochin Special Economic Zone.

• Complete SEZ Unit Setup: An all-inclusive service to take your project from concept to commissioning inside CSEZ.
• IT & Electronics Sector Advisory: Specialized legal support for technology companies, including contracts, IPR, and data protection.
• Marine & Food Processing Legal Support: Guidance on food safety laws, export certifications, and international trade compliance.
• SEZ Compliance & Reporting: A retainer service to manage all your periodic filings and compliance with the CSEZ authorities.
• Customs & Foreign Trade Policy Guidance: Helping you maximize benefits under the FTP and SEZ schemes.

CSEZ offers a comprehensive package of fiscal and regulatory incentives to promote exports from India.

• Duty-Free Procurement: 100% exemption from customs duty on the import of capital goods, raw materials, and other operational requirements.
• GST Exemption: Zero-rated supplies for goods and services procured from the domestic market.
• Income Tax Holiday: A 15-year income tax benefit block, including 100% exemption on export profits for the first 5 years.
• Single-Window Clearance: A simplified and time-bound process for all approvals and permissions.
• FDI & External Borrowing: 100% FDI is allowed in manufacturing, and units can access external commercial borrowings (ECBs) up to $500 million a year without restriction.

We help you leverage this powerful incentive structure to enhance your global competitiveness and profitability.