About this scheme
Service Exports from India Scheme — duty credit scrips for notified service exports. Rate 1-8% based on service category. Replaced by SEIS Wind-down + RoSCTL/RoDTEP for some categories — check current rates.
What you get
- Duty credit scrips 1-8% of net FE earnings
- Scrips transferable on e-scrip marketplace
- Usable to pay Basic Customs Duty on imports
- No upper cap (scrip on actual earnings)
- Annual claim window (file by Sep 30)
- WTO-compliant export incentive
Who qualifies
Indian service exporters in notified service categories — IT, ITeS, consulting, R&D, engineering, accounting, advertising. Minimum net FE earnings Rs. 15 lakh (individual) / Rs. 10 lakh (others).
Industries (NIC divisions)
IT / softwareInformation servicesLegal / accountingManagement consultingArchitecture / engineeringResearch & developmentAdvertisingOther professional
Business types
ProprietorshipsPartnershipsPrivate LimitedLLPsOne Person Companies
Available across India (central scheme).
How to apply
- 1Get IEC code
- 2Annual claim by Sep 30 on DGFT portal
- 3Submit FE earnings + service category proof
- 4Auto-validation against bank realisation
- 5Scrip credited in 30-45 days
- 6Sell on e-scrip marketplace or use for imports
Key terms and conditions
- Net FE earnings = service receipts - service payments
- Service category rate determined by HS code
- Scrip validity 1 year
- Annual cap per category may be notified
What disqualifies you
- Domestic services excluded
- Some categories carved out (gambling, etc.)
- Late filing past Sep 30: lapse
Documents typically required
- IEC code
- Service tax/GST returns
- Bank realisation certificates
- Service contracts
The content above is compiled from public information published by the scheme authority. Eligibility, benefits, and procedures are subject to change. Confirm details directly with the official portal before applying. BharatSeal does not process scheme applications.