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100% Export Oriented Units
100% Export Oriented Units
These are units which are allowed to be set up at any place subject to customs bonding. Production and manufacture takes place within the customs
bonded areas and must export all the items of produce. The unit enjoys exemption from payment of income tax till 31 st March 2009. Further all
imports towards the capital goods and raw materials are exempted from payment of customs (import) duty till the unit is de-bonded. All exports are
exempted from payment of excise duty and sales tax.
With prior permission from the Development Commissioner, upto a maximum of 50% of the manufactured goods are allowed to sold in the domestic
market. There is no exemption from payment of income tax, excise duty and sales tax on the items of manufacture sold in the domestic market to this
extent of items of This is similar to EPZ scheme. But in this scheme, there is no need to be physically located at EPZ. All other incentives are same as
provided to EPZ units.
Export Processing Zones (EPZ)
These zones are located at various places in India. Unlike a 100% EOU, an EPZ unit must be located within the zone, subject to availability of space.
An EPZ unit also enjoys exemption from payment of customs (import) duty, 'Zero import duty' and a 'special 10 years income tax rebate' are some of
the incentives provided. Also, there is no restriction on quantity of domestic sales.