Service Exports from India Scheme (Legacy)

SEIS provided scrips to service exporters at 3 to 7 percent of net foreign exchange earned. Discontinued in 2022. Disputes over FY 2019-20 claims continue under court direction.

Scheme snapshot

CodeSEIS

AuthorityDGFT (closed for new claims after FY 2019-20)

RateClosed scheme

WindowClosed for new claims

Processingn/a

Last amendedClosed 2022; FY 2019-20 disputes ongoing

Who is eligible

Legacy services only

Prerequisites

01Pending claims only

Common rejection reasons

Scheme closed; new rejections n/a.

How to apply

The application route differs by scheme. For SEIS, the working sequence is below.

Confirm eligibility against the scheme prerequisites.

Apply via the appropriate DGFT or council portal with required documentation.

Track application status and respond to clarifications promptly.

On scheme issuance, reconcile against expected entitlement.

See if you qualify

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