Service Export from India Scheme-FTP 2015-2020

[Samir Banerjee]

Dear Sir

One of our client located in is rendering services of Global Logistics. Most of the logistics services being rendered by them from one country to another country. They have global tie ups with various countries. My client gives technical consultancy services and set up complete procedure as per the scope of work. But the projects performed

outside India, means on the basis of the client consultancy the consortium companies execute the project. In return my client receive remittance in USD on the basis of contract.

Please let me know in this situation can my client be eligible to avail SEIS incentive as per FTP 2015-2020.

[Rajagopalan Ranganathan]

Sir,

As per Appendix-3 D of FTP 2015-20 SEIS incentive is available only in respect of (a0 passenger transportation, (b) freight transportation, (c) Rental of Commercial vehicles with operator, (d) Maintenance and repair of road transport equipment and (e) Supporting services for road transport services. In my opinion the service rendered by your client can be classified under (e) above. However you may get clarification from officials of Directorate General of foreign Trade. wish you best of luck.

AI Summary

SEIS eligibility for logistics consultancy depends on classification as supporting services for road transport; seek regulatory clarification. SEIS under Appendix 3D is limited to specified transport-related services, including supporting services for road transport. The consultancy's technical services and procedure setting for externally executed logistics projects may be classifiable as supporting services for road transport and thus eligible for SEIS, but formal clarification from the trade authority is advised before applying the incentive.