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EXPORT DECLARATION / PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION

For SOFTWARE developed in India (Off-shore) and export through Data Communication / Satellite Link:

After the software is exported in non-physical form by using Satellite/Data Communication link with the invoice being raised on the foreign client, a software declaration has to be submitted by the exporting unit in a duly filled-in pre-numbered form (comprising of three copies, marked ORIGINAL, DUPLICATE & TRIPLICATE) issued by the Reserve Bank of India, called SOFTEX Form. All the three forms in each set should be completed and the entire set should be submitted for the purpose of certification/clearance enclosed with the following documents within 21 days from the date of Invoice:

	Copy of the invoices raised on the customer.
	Copy of the agreement with the customer / W.O. / P.O.
	Any other document confirming the execution of the export.

The designated official of STPI, after certifying all the three copies of SOFTEX Forms, will forward the ORIGINAL copy directly to the nearest office of the Exchange Control Department of RBI. The DUPLICATE will be returned to the exporter and the office of STPI will retain the TRIPLICATE copy as official record. The exporter, within 21 days from the date of certification of SOFTEX Form by the STPI, should submit the duplicate copy with all enclosures to its Banker, being the authorized dealer. The authorized dealer will retain the Duplicate copy of the form till full export proceeds would be realized. On realization of the proceeds the Duplicate copy, duly certified under the cover of an appropriate return along with the copy of invoice/statement of invoices will be submitted to the RBI.

Physical Media:

In case of software requiring export in physical form through documents, CD or other electronic media, procure GR Form from the RBI and submit the same after being duly filled-in and enclosed with the copy of the customer’s agreement, invoices raised on them in duplicate along with the shipping bills in triplicate, to STP-Kolkata for certification/clearance. The exporting unit has to seek the physical presence of the Custom authority at the time of packaging of the exported items. The certified GR Form with all the enclosures, have to be submitted to the Custom authority for their clearance for export.

If the export is required to be made through Postal channel, the PP form, duly filled in and countersigned by the authorized banker, along with the customers agreement and invoices, have to be submitted to STPK for certification. The said documents, after clearance, should be presented to the Post Office for despatch.

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