https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14206 Import of software via data communication channels is treated as an import of service rather than goods; customs duty generally does not apply to purely electronic transmissions. Such imports attract GST as cross-border services with place-of-supply rules applying, and payments must comply with foreign exchange regulations. Classification between downloadable product and SaaS affects copyright and royalty obligations. Procedural compliance requires retaining license agreements, GST invoices and foreign payment records, while customs authorities focus on tax, licensing and IP compliance rather than physical clearance. en-us Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:16:11 +0530 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:16:11 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14206 Import of software via data communication channels is treated as an import of service rather than goods; customs duty generally does not apply to purely electronic transmissions. Such imports attract GST as cross-border services with place-of-supply rules applying, and payments must comply with foreign exchange regulations. Classification between downloadable product and SaaS affects copyright and royalty obligations. Procedural compliance requires retaining license agreements, GST invoices and foreign payment records, while customs authorities focus on tax, licensing and IP compliance rather than physical clearance. Articles Customs - Import - Export - SEZ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:16:11 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14206