Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)

Posted on 03 May 2018 Category : Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20

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Common guidelines to exporters to claim SEIS and MEIS
Who are eligible for SEIS, Services Exports from India Scheme?
Who are not eligible to claim scheme under SEIS?
List of eligible exporters for SEIS, Services Exports from India Scheme
How to utilize duty scrip issued under MEIS and SEIS?

Also read:MEIS Scheme under Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-2020

SEIS, Service Exports from India Scheme

Here we discuss about SEIS, Services Exports from India Scheme introduced as per Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-2020 from 1^st of April 2015 to 31^st of March, 2020.

SEIS, Services Exports from India Scheme under Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-20 is a modification of SEIS, Served from India Scheme under Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14.

When shall SEIS come in to force?

The SEIS Scheme shall come into force with effect from the date of notification of this Policy, i.e. the rewards under SEIS shall be admissible for exports made/services rendered on or after the date of notification of this Policy.

SEIS scheme is introduced under Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 to encourage export of notified Services from India.

Instead of Indian Service providers the term SEIS reads as SERVICE PROVIDERS LOCATED IN INDIA.

The rate of SEIS scheme under Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 is based on net foreign exchange earned on services. The reward issued as duty credit scrip, would no longer be with actual user condition and will no longer be restricted to usage for specified types of goods but be freely transferable and usable for all types of goods and services tax 3 debits on procurement of services / goods. Debits would be eligible for CENVAT credit or drawback.

The present rates of reward are 3% and 5%. The list of services and the rates of rewards would be reviewed after 30.9.2015.

Free Foreign Exchange earned through international credit cards and other instruments, as permitted by RBI shall also be taken into account for computation of value of exports under SEIS.

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As per Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, SEIS is eligible to units of SEZs, Special Economic Zones.

Also read:

Common guidelines to exporters to claim SEIS and MEIS
Who are eligible for SEIS, Service Exports from India Scheme?
Who are not eligible to claim scheme under SEIS?
List of eligible exporters for SEIS, Service Exports from India Scheme
How to utilize duty scrip issued under MEIS and SEIS?

Also read:MEIS Scheme under Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-2020

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P.VIJAYA BHASKER REDDY: On 25 May 2015 Sir, What is the BRO in import documents bank process. It is required how? What is the process of BRO bank documents for import clearances

Admin: On 25 May 2015 Hi P.Vijaya Bhasker Reddy, Please read http://www.howtoexportimport.com/Bank-Release-Order-BRO-in-Imports-240.aspx

Kaushal Agrawal: On 18 August 2015 Dear Sir / Madam, Please let me know the list of documents for application of SEIS scheme and also confirm the DGFT formalities. Thanks & Regards Kaushal Agrawal

ESSAKI RAJ: On 16 September 2015 Sir, Could you pls tell us some of the services of MEIS SCHEME.

GIRIRAJ: On 27 September 2015 MEIS PROCEDURE (HOW TO TAKE BENEFIT OF THE THIS SCROPT)

Madan Kumar YG: On 29 December 2015 Dear Sir/Madam What and all necessary documents required for SEIS License Registration. Thanks & Regards Madan

Ankit Sharma: On 18 January 2016 Dear Sir, In Third Country Merchant Export, is there any way where in our supplier do not get to know the final destination of cargo. Eg. If I am in India and buying cargo from South Africa and selling to Iran in that case material will move directly from South Africa to Iran. Is there any way that my Supplier in South Africa Do Not know that material will move to Iran (Final destination is Unknown to supplier). Your earliest response would be highly appreciated. Regards Ankit Sharma

R.S. KULKARNI: On 10 April 2016 Dear Sir, Recently we came to know that GSP below 6000 euro is exempted. We require exemption limit for $

Dinesh Deore: On 13 August 2016 Please let me know documents required for SEIS online application.

sudheer stalin : On 17 August 2016 I am Sudheer stalin. you looking nice. u have enormous knowledge in the field of exports and imports.sir i want to study abouts foreing trade which course is suits for me? plz rply me.

Krunal Kalyani: On 18 August 2016 I have been closely reading all your articles and get lots of knowledge by it. Thank you so much sir for guiding us. I have one query regarding Under Chapter 3 benefits. One of my client export his product to USA under 2 different HS CODE, in 1 HS code he is entitled to claim under FPS and other falls under MLFPS in same shipment (EP COPY). My question is can he claim for both the scheme? I spoke to DGFT official at (Gujarat) they said YES as it comes under 37D so they can claim under both this scheme together as duty credit license will be issued as (FPS). Sir kindly requested to guide me the correct way to claim under chapter 3 benefits.

Sarvin Warden: On 27 December 2016 I would like to consult an SEIS expert. Does anyone have a contact?

amit chavan : On 08 April 2017 Hello sir. I have gone through your website it's very interesting and helpful for EXIM business people. Thank you very much sir. Me too an new comer in EXIM business. Respected sir I nees your guidance. As I am interested in export in services. My brother running an stock market tutorial. It's maybe apportunit for me as I can start my export services. I request you , pls guide me in documentation, how to provide services and the rates. Waiting for helping reply

TC Jimmy: On 02 June 2017 Dear Sir / Madam, Please let me know in details to get the forex incentive through SEIS scheme and also formalities and procedure to submit the documents. we are into tourism and gets foreign currencies from our clients abroad. Thanks with Regards TC Jimmy

Jora Dinesh : On 05 May 2018 Respected Sir, Hi, I My customer is in Bangkok and his requirements is seafood but i don't know what was the procedure about that because This is first time i am export my product in international markets and i need help and guidance about this situation

pramod Malhotra: On 13 January 2019 we have been exporting services in the form of providing visual effects and animation but our bankers refuse to upload r-BRC saying we are not eligible can u help sir

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