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Application for DTA sales

Procedure for Domestic Tariff Area Entitlement Permission
The units operating under STP Scheme can access Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) up to
the level of 50% of the worth of software exported in value terms. The units has to
apply to The Director STPI for permission for DTA Sales (format for application for
DTA sales is at Annexure - XIX )
Check list for DTA Sale Entitlement Permission
1) A request letter with Annexure XIX .
2) List of Imported Capital Goods Statement self attested as per Annexure XXI
3) A detailed statement (certified by Chartered Accountant) showing year wise
exports in the following format
Sl.no
SOFTEX form
no.
Invoice no.
and date
Amount in
(currency)
Amount
realised in
foriegn
currency
Amount
realised in
Indian Rs.
FIRC
no.

4) A Chartered Accountant certificate for Wage bill on yearly basis & also Foreign
Exchange outgo other than import of capital goods.
Procedure for obtaining C.T.3 Exemption
The approved STP units have been extended the facility of bringing into their units
indigenously available capital goods , components other specified goods without
payment of Central Excise Duty other wise leviable.
Check List Obtaining C.T.3 Exemption
A request letter giving details of the items,supplier name and factory address from
which supply is effected, invoice no. and dt, & value. The original invoice/proforma
invoice is to be submitted to STPI along with request letter. Refer Annexure XXVII
for CT3 Format.
A Bond register for Excise Exempted goods is to be maintained as per format at
Annexure XXVIII .
Monthly Progress Reports & Quarterly Progress Reports
All units are required to submit Monthly Progress Reports & Quarterly Progress
Reports 7th on completion of previous month & 10th on completion of previous
quarter respectively. It is a mandatory requirement. Units, which are irregular in
submitting MPRs & QPRs, can be denied services of STPI. Formats for the same are
at Annexure XXIX & XXX
Procedure for Claiming Special Import License
Special Import License are provided by Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
SIL entitlement of each of the exporter depends upon their exports and as per rates
specified in the EXIM Policy. SIL Can either be used by the exporter to import
certain items (Specially classified or SIL can be sold in the open market against
receipt of cash premium. The shopping list of imports for which SIL can be used, is
ever expanding. In current EXIM Policy, this list is contained in "ITC (HS)
Classification of Export & Import items". However, it should be borne in mind that all
imports under SIL are subject to payment of customs duty.
As per the current EXIM Policy Software Exporter can claim SIL as percentage their
NFE earnings of exports. In addition they can also get additional percentage of SIL
in case the Exporter is an ISO 9000 certified company.
In order to claim SIL exporters are required fill in form given at Annexure XXII &
Annexure XXIIA (Appendix No 20C & Appendix 1 A of EXIM Policy 1997-2002).
The application is to be sent licensing authority with the following documents:
I) Physical Exports

a) Export promotion copy of shipping bill attested by Customs
b) Bank certificate of exports
II) Export through Satellite/Data-comm. Channel
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a) Copy of SOFTEX
b) Bank Certificate indicating SOFTEX No.
c) Certificate of CA showing NFE
III) Onsite-Consultancy
a) FIRC Copy in lieu of Bank Certificate

b) Certificate from CA Showing NFE which is exclusive expenses incurred
abroad
c) Necessary permission of RBI
In addition to the above all exporters will also need to furnish
a) Bank receipt/Demand Draft towards payment application fee
b) Self attested valid copy of RCMC
Procedure for Enhancement of Capital Goods Limit STP unit on exhaustion of
value of imported value of Capital goods should apply to STPI for the enhancement
of the same. The jurisdictional Director of STPI will allow enhancement in the total
value of Imported Capital Goods to extent of 50% of value approved originally
(whether under automatics or by IMSC) subject to maximum of Rs. 40 Crores. One
or more request can entertained in this regard.
Check list for enhancement of value of Capital Goods
1.A request letter with Performance Report & Projected performance as per
Annexure at XXIII & XIIIA .
2.A list of capital goods imported as per Annexure XXI
3.A certificate from Chartered Accountant for

1.Wage bill
2.Foreign Exchange Inflow
3.FE Outgo (i.e., FE expenses incurred other than capital goods imports)
4.A detailed statement (certified by Chartered Accountant) showing year wise
exports in the following format

Sl.no
SOFTEX form
no.
Invoice no.
and date
Amount in
(currency)
Amount
realised in
foriegn
currency
Amount
realised in
Indian Rs.
FIRC
no.

5.Copy of Private Bonded Warehouse License
Subsequently on obtaining the approval for enhancement in the value of Capital
Goods a list of capital goods that are intended to be imported for new value of
Capital Goods to STPI for attestation.
Procedure for SOFTWARE Export
The valuation of Software Export declared on SOFTEX Form & Physical Export will be
done by the designated official of DoE at the Software Technology Parks of India
(STPI). Time limit for realization of Export Value & Invoicing
In respect of long duration contracts involving series of transmissions the exporter
should bill their overseas clients periodically i.e., at least once in month or on reach
the milestone as provided in the contract entered into with the overseas client and
last invoice/bill should be raised not later than 15 days from the date of completion
of the contract.
In respect of contract involving only One shot operation the invoice/bill should be
raised within 15 days from the date of transmission.
The exporter should submit SOFTEX form to the concerned official of the Govt. of
India at STPI for valuation/certification not later than 30 days from the date of
invoice/the date of last invoice in a month as indicated above.
The full value of the software exported as declared on the SOFTEX form or as
certified by the officials concerned of Government of India, whichever higher should
be realised on due date of payment or within 180 days from the date of invoice
which ever is earlier.
Procedures for:
1 Off-Shore Services
2 Disposal of SOFTEX Form
3 Check List for Export Declaration
4 Checklist for the Invoice enclosed with
Softex forms
5 Exports through Physical Media
6
Check list for Export Declaration
(Physical)
Off-Shore Services
Export of computer software in non-physical i.e., Export through Datacomm.
/Satellite links form should be declared on SOFTEX form. Each set of SOFTEX forms
comprises three copies marked, Original, Duplicate and Triplicate, which carry a
identical pre-printed number. All the three forms in each set should be completed
and the entire set submitted for the purpose of certification together with relevant
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documents. Each exporter will have to designate a single branch of an authorised
dealer to whom export documents in respect of all software exports made via
dedicated earth stations / satellite links will be submitted by him together with the
relative SOFTEX forms for negotiation / collection.
Disposal of SOFTEX Form
(i) After certifying all three copies of SOFTEX Forms the designated DoE Official will
forward the original directly to the nearest office of the Exchange Control
Department of Reserve Bank. The duplicate will be returned to the exporter and the
triplicate will be retained by the DoE for their record.
(ii) Within 21 days, from the date of certification of SOFTEX Form by DoE the
exporter should submit the duplicate copy together with a copy each of the
supporting documents to the authorised dealer. The duplicate copy of the form
together with documents will be retained by the authorised dealer till full export
proceeds have been realised and repatriated and thereafter will be submitted to
Reserve Bank, duly certified under cover of an appropriate R return along with the
copy of invoice/s.
Check List for Export Declaration
STP Unit are required to file a copy of Purchase Order / Agreement / Contract with
STPI as soon as the STP unit enter into purchase agreement with their client. This
can be done one time before raising the first invoice.
1 Check for Softex form is neatly typed.
2 Check for the Address of the Exporter.
3 Check for the STPI Center Address.
4 Check for the Importer and Exporter Code number.
5 Check for the Buyers name and address.
6 Check for the Date and Number of Invoice.
7 Check the Purchase Order is submitted to STP authorities.
8
Confirm is there any Royalty i) Check the Data Comm. Service Provider (STPI /
VSNL / DOT /
Internet / Others)
9 Check for the Software Category is defined (906, 907, 908, 909, 910 & 911).
10Check for the Export Value Currency and Amount as per the Export Invoice and
Agreement / Contract / Purchase Order.
11Check for the Authorised Dealer and Code No.

Application for DTA sales Format

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