25 July 2025
Certainly! While I can't provide personal email IDs, I can absolutely guide you on **SEZ establishment in Bangalore** and what steps are involved for your client.
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## ✅ **Steps to Establish a SEZ Unit in Bangalore (or any location in India):**
There are **two main categories** under SEZ:
1. **SEZ Developer** – If your client is setting up an SEZ zone (requires large land parcel). 2. **SEZ Unit** – If your client wants to set up a **business unit inside an already notified SEZ** (most common case).
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## 📌 Assuming your client wants to set up a **SEZ Unit** in Bangalore:
### Step-by-Step Procedure:
### **1. Identify SEZ Location**
* Choose a notified SEZ zone in Bangalore (e.g., Manyata Tech Park SEZ, Bagmane SEZ, KIADB SEZ, etc.). * Get a **letter of intent / space allotment** from the SEZ developer.
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### **2. Prepare and Submit Proposal to Development Commissioner (DC)**
* Jurisdictional DC for Bangalore is under the **CSEZ (Cochin SEZ) or Madras SEZ**, depending on exact location.
#### Submit:
* Form **F**: Application for setting up unit (as per SEZ Rules, 2006). * **Project Report**. * **Company incorporation documents**. * **Board resolution**. * **Income Tax returns / financials** (if applicable). * **Space lease agreement**.
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### **3. Unit Approval by Unit Approval Committee (UAC)**
* UAC meets monthly in Bangalore SEZ offices. * If approved, you'll receive a **Letter of Approval (LoA)**. * Valid for 5 years, extendable.
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### **4. Apply for Import-Export Code (IEC)**
* Mandatory for all SEZ units. * If you already have one, you can amend it with SEZ address.
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### **5. Execution of Bond-Cum-Legal Undertaking (BLUT)**
* Execute BLUT with jurisdictional Specified Officer (Customs). * It covers duty-free imports and other compliances.
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### **6. Obtain Other Registrations**
* **GST (for SEZ)**. * **Customs registration** (for SEZ imports/exports). * **Environmental, labour licenses** as applicable.
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### **7. Start Operations**
* After all approvals, you can start import of capital goods duty-free, and begin manufacturing/service/export from SEZ premises.
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## 📄 Key Documents/Forms:
* **Form F** – SEZ Unit Application * **BLUT Format** – Provided by SEZ Customs * **LoA** – Issued by DC * **Lease Agreement** * **IEC**, **GST Registration**, PAN
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## 📍 Key Contacts:
You can contact the **Development Commissioner – CSEZ** or the **Bangalore SEZ Zonal Office**:
If you need a consultant/CA with SEZ setup experience in Bangalore, I recommend:
* Reaching out to **regional CA associations**. * Searching directories like **Sulekha, IndiaMart, CAclubIndia Experts**, or **LinkedIn** for "SEZ setup consultant Bangalore".