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RBI/2006-07/27 Master Circular No/09/2006-07, DT. 01/07/2006 (Part - III)

Master Circular on Export of Goods and Services

PREVIOUS

EXCHANGE CONTROL
SOFTWARE EXPORT DECLARATION (SOFTEX) FORM


(For declaration of Software Exports through data-communication links and receipt of Royalty on the Software Packages/Products exported)


FORM NO: ABORIGINAL


1.Name and address of the exporter

 
2.STPI Centre within whose jurisdiction the unit is situated

 
3.Import-Export Code Number

 
4.Category of exporter: STP/EHTP/EPZ/SEZ/100% EOU/DTA unit

5.Buyer’s name and address including country and their relationship with exporting unit (if any)

 
6.Date and Number of Invoice

 
7.a) Whether export contract/ purchase order already registered with STPI.
(If ‘No’, please attach copy of the contract/purchase order)
c
Yes
c
No

b) Does contract stipulate payment of royaltyc
Yes
c
No


SECTION - A
(For exports through data communication link)


8.Name of Authorised datacom STPI/VSNL/DOT/ Internet/ Others service provider

(Please specify)
9.Type of software exported (Please mark on the appropriate box on the left side).

 
(a) Computer SoftwareRBI Code

c Data Entry jobs and Conversion Software Data Processing

9 0 6
c Software Development

9 0 7
c Software Product, Packages

9 0 8
c Others (Please specify)

9 0 9
(b) Other Software

c Video/TV Software



9 1 0
c Others (Please specify)

9 1 1
10.Analysis of Export Value

(a) Full export value of which :-

i) Net value of exports without transmission charges

ii) Transmission charges included in invoice

(b) Transmission charges (if payable separately by the overseas client)

(c) Deduct: Agency commission, at the rate of .......%

(d) Any other deductions as permitted by RBI (please specify)

(e) Amount to be realised [(a+b) - (c+d)]

CurrencyAmount
11.How export value will be realised (mode of realisation) (Please mark on the appropriate box)

 
c (a) Under L/C(a) Name and address of ________________
Authorised Dealer

(b) Authorised Dealer Code No. __________

c (b) Bank Guarantee(a) Name and address of ________________
Authorised Dealer

(b) Authorised Dealer Code No. __________

c (c) Any other arrangement e.g. advance payment, etc. including transfer/remittance to bank account maintained overseas (Please specify)(a) Name and address of ________________
Authorised Dealer

(b) Authorised Dealer Code No. __________



SECTION - B
(For receipt of Royalty on Software Packages/Products exported)


12.Details of Software Package(s)/ Product(s) exported

 
(a) Date of export___________________________________

(b) GR/SDF/PP/SOFTEX Form No. on which exports were declared

___________________________________
(c) Royalty agreement details

 
c %age and amount of royalty__________________________________
c Period of royalty agreement (Enclose copy of Royalty agreement, if not already registered)

___________________________________
13.How royalty value will be realised (as defined in Royalty agreement)

___________________________________
14.Calculation of royalty amount (Enclose copy of communication from the foreign customer)

___________________________________
15.Name and address of designated Authorised Dealer in India through whom payment has been received/to be received

___________________________________
A.D. Code No. _______________________


SECTION -C


16. Declaration by exporter

    I/We hereby declare that I/we am/are the seller of the software in respect of which this declaration is made and that the particulars given above are true and that the value to be received from the buyer represents the export value contracted and declared above. I/we also declare that the software has been developed and exported by using authorised and legitimate datacom links.

    I/We undertake that I/we will deliver to the bank named above the foreign exchange representing the full value of the software exported as above on or before ......................... (i.e. within six months from the date of invoice/date of last invoice raised during a month), in the manner specified in the Regulations made under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.


Place:

Date:


Stamp
____________________________
Signature of the Exporter

Name: ______________________________

Designation: _________________________



Enclosure:

    (1) Copy of Export Contract [7(a)]
    (2) Copy of Royalty Agreement [12(c)]
    (3) Copy of communication from foreign customer [14]



Space for use of the competent authority (i.e. STPI/EPZ/SEZ) on behalf of Ministry of Information Technology


Certified that the software described above was actually transmitted and the export/royalty value declared by the exporter has been found to be in order and accepted by us.

Place:

Date:


Stamp
_________________________________________
(Signature of Designated Official of STPI/EPZ/SEZ
on behalf of Ministry of Information Technology)

Name: _______________________________________

Designation: __________________________________


EXCHANGE CONTROL
SOFTWARE EXPORT DECLARATION (SOFTEX) FORM

(For declaration of Software Exports through data-communication links and receipt of Royalty on the Software Packages/Products exported)

FORM NO: AB

DUPLICATE


1.Name and address of the exporter

 
2.STPI Centre within whose jurisdiction the unit is situated

 
3.Import-Export Code Number

 
4.Category of exporter

: STP/EHTP/EPZ/SEZ/100% EOU/DTA unit
5.Buyer’s name and address including country and their relationship with exporting unit (if any)

 
6.Date and Number of Invoice

 
7.a) Whether export contract/ purchase order already registered with STPI.
(If ‘No’, please attach copy of the contract/purchase order)

c
Yes
c
No
b) Does contract stipulate payment of royalty

c
Yes
c
No


SECTION - A

(For exports through data communication link)


8.Name of Authorised datacom STPI/VSNL/DOT/Internet/Others service provider

(Please specify)
9.Type of software exported (Please mark on the appropriate box on the left side).

(a) Computer SoftwareRBI Code
c Data Entry jobs and Conversion Software Data Processing

9 0 6
c Software Development

9 0 7
c Software Product, Packages

9 0 8
c Others (Please specify)

9 0 9
(b) Other Software

c Video/TV Software



9 1 0
c Others (Please specify)9 1 1
10.Analysis of Export Value

(a) Full export value

Of which :-

i) Net value of exports without transmission charges

ii) Transmission charges included in invoice

(b) Transmission charges (if payable separately by the overseas client)

(c) Deduct: Agency commission, at the rate of .......%

(d) Any other deductions as permitted by RBI (please specify)

(e) Amount to be realised [(a+b) - (c+d)]
CurrencyAmount
11.How export value will be realised (mode of realisation) (Please mark on the appropriate box) 
c (a) Under L/C(a) Name and address of ______________________
Authorised Dealer _______________________
(b) Authorised Dealer Code No. ________________

c (b) Bank Guarantee(a) Name and address of ______________________
Authorised Dealer ______________________
(b) Authorised Dealer Code No. ________________

c (c) Any other arrangement e.g. advance payment, etc. including transfer/remittance to bank account maintained overseas (Please specify)(a) Name and address of ______________________
Authorised Dealer ______________________
(b) Authorised Dealer Code No. ________________



SECTION - B

(For receipt of Royalty on Software Packages/Products exported)

12.Details of Software Package(s)/ Product(s) exported

 
(a) Date of export___________________________________

(b) GR/SDF/PP/SOFTEX Form No. on which exports were declared___________________________________
(c) Royalty agreement details

 
c %age and amount of royalty___________________________________

c Period of royalty agreement (Enclose copy of Royalty agreement, if not already registered)___________________________________
13.How royalty value will be realised (as defined in Royalty agreement)

___________________________________
14.Calculation of royalty amount (Enclose copy of communication from the foreign customer)

___________________________________
15.Name and address of designated Authorised Dealer in India through whom payment has been received/to be received

___________________________________
A.D. Code No. _______________________


SECTION -C


16. Declaration by exporter

I/We hereby declare that I/we am/are the seller of the software in respect of which this declaration is made and that the particulars given above are true and that the value to be received from the buyer represents the export value contracted and declared above. I/we also declare that the software has been developed and exported by using authorised and legitimate datacom links.

I/We undertake that I/we will deliver to the bank named above the foreign exchange representing the full value of the software exported as above on or before ......................... (i.e. within six months from the date of invoice/date of last invoice raised during a month), in the manner specified in the Regulations made under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.

Place:

Date:


Stamp
______________________________________
Signature of the Exporter

Name: ________________________________

Designation: ___________________________



Enclosure:
    (1) Copy of Export Contract [7(a)]
    (2) Copy of Royalty Agreement [12(c)]
    (3) Copy of communication from foreign customer [14]



Space for use of the competent authority (i.e. STPI/EPZ/SEZ) on behalf of Ministry of Information Technology


Certified that the software described above was actually transmitted and the export/royalty value declared by the exporter has been found to be in order and accepted by us.

Place:

Date:


Stamp
_________________________________________
(Signature of Designated Official of STPI/EPZ/SEZ
on behalf of Ministry of Information Technology)

Name: _________________________________

Designation: ____________________________


For Authorised Dealer’s use only


Certificate by Authorised dealer


AD’s Uniform Code No.......................................

The SOFTEX Form included in the ENC statement sent to the Reserve Bank with the ‘R’ Return (NOSTRO/VOSTRO) ....................................... for the period ending ................................... sent on
(Currency name)

We certify and confirm that we have received the total amount of.......................... ....... as under being the

(Currency)                (Amount)                                     

proceeds of exports declared on this form.

Date of ReceiptCurrencyCredit to Nostro Account in .................. (Country)Debit to Non-Resident Rupee Account of a bank in ..................... (country)Period of R-Return with which the realisation has been reported to RBI
  In our nameIn the name of **Held with usHeld with ** 
1234567
       
       
       
       


(** Write the name of the concerned branch of Authorised Dealer)


Any other manner of receipt (Specify) ............................................................................................

Place:____________

Date:____________


Stamp
___________________________
(Signature of Authorised Official)

Name: ____________________________________

Designation : _______________________________

Name & Address of__________________________

Authorised Dealer ___________________________


EXCHANGE CONTROL

SOFTWARE EXPORT DECLARATION (SOFTEX) FORM


(For declaration of Software Exports through data-communication links and receipt of Royalty on the Software Packages/Products exported)


FORM NO: ABTRIPLICATE


1.Name and address of the exporter

 
2.STPI Centre within whose jurisdiction the unit is situated

 
3.Import-Export Code Number

 
4.Category of exporter

: STP/EHTP/EPZ/SEZ/100% EOU/DTA unit
5.Buyer’s name and address including country and their relationship with exporting unit (if any)

 
6.Date and Number of Invoice

 
7.a) Whether export contract/ purchase order already registered with STPI.
(If ‘No’, please attach copy of the contract/purchase order)

c                 c
Yes                 No
b) Does contract stipulate payment of royalty

c                 c
Yes                 No


SECTION - A
(For exports through data communication link)


8.Name of Authorised datacom STPI/VSNL/DOT/Internet/Others service provider

(Please specify)
9.Type of software exported (Please mark on the appropriate box on the left side).

(a) Computer SoftwareRBI Code

c Data Entry jobs and Conversion Software Data Processing

9 0 6
c Software Development

9 0 7
Software Product, Packages

9 0 8
cOthers (Please specify)

9 0 9
(b) Other Software
c Video/TV Software


9 1 0
cOthers (Please specify)

9 1 1
10.Analysis of Export Value

(a) Full export value

Of which :-

i) Net value of exports without transmission charges

ii) Transmission charges included in invoice

(b) Transmission charges (if payable separately by the overseas client)

(c) Deduct: Agency commission, at the rate of .......%

(d) Any other deductions as permitted by RBI (please specify)

(e) Amount to be realised [(a+b) - (c+d)]

CurrencyAmount
11.How export value will be realised (mode of realisation) (Please mark on the appropriate box) 

c (a) Under L/C(a) Name and address of ______________________
Authorised Dealer ______________________
(b) Authorised Dealer Code No. ________________

c (b) Bank Guarantee(a) Name and address of ______________________
Authorised Dealer ______________________
(b) Authorised Dealer Code No. ________________

c (c) Any other arrangement e.g. advance payment, etc. including transfer/remittance to bank account maintained overseas (Please specify)(a) Name and address of _______________________
Authorised Dealer ______________________
(b) Authorised Dealer Code No. ________________



SECTION - B
(For receipt of Royalty on Software Packages/Products exported)


12.Details of Software Package(s)/ Product(s) exported

 
(a) Date of export

___________________________________

(b) GR/SDF/PP/SOFTEX Form No. on which exports were declared

___________________________________

(c) Royalty agreement details
 
c %age and amount of royalty

___________________________________

c Period of royalty agreement (Enclose copy of Royalty agreement, if not already registered)___________________________________

13.How royalty value will be realised (as defined in Royalty agreement)

___________________________________

14.Calculation of royalty amount (Enclose copy of communication from the foreign customer)

___________________________________

15.Name and address of designated Authorised Dealer in India through whom payment has been received/to be received

___________________________________

A.D. Code No. _______________________


SECTION -C


16. Declaration by exporter

I/We hereby declare that I/we am/are the seller of the software in respect of which this declaration is made and that the particulars given above are true and that the value to be received from the buyer represents the export value contracted and declared above. I/we also declare that the software has been developed and exported by using authorised and legitimate datacom links.

I/We undertake that I/we will deliver to the bank named above the foreign exchange representing the full value of the software exported as above on or before ......................... (i.e. within six months from the date of invoice/date of last invoice raised during a month), specified in the Regulations made under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.

Place:

Date:

Stamp

_____________________________
Signature of the Exporter

Name: ________________________

Designation: ___________________



Enclosure:
    (1) Copy of Export Contract [7(a)]
    (2) Copy of Royalty Agreement [12(c)]
    (3) Copy of communication from foreign customer [14]


Space for use of the competent authority (i.e. STPI/EPZ/SEZ) on behalf of Ministry of Information Technology


Certified that the software described above was actually transmitted and the export/royalty value declared by the exporter has been found to be in order and accepted by us.

Place:

Date:
________________________________________
(Signature of Designated Official of STPI/EPZ/SEZ
on behalf of Ministry of Information Technology)

Stamp



Name: _________________________________

Designation: ____________________________



XOS
(Paragraph 6.C.12)


A. D. Code No……………

Statement of particulars of export bills outstanding beyond prescribed period/ due date of realisation as at 30th June/ 31st December


Part I-Outstanding export bills other than those on deferred payment terms


Sr. No.Bill No. and dateName & Address of exporterExporter’s Code No. /IE Code No.Date of exportDue date of realisationGR/ PP/ SOFTEX form No.Port of ShipmentShipping bill No. and dateName & address of the overseas buyerComm-odity
1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.



InvoicevalueAmount RealisedAmountOutstandingRupee equivalent of outstanding amount(To be classified as)Remarks
Currency and AmountCurrency and AmountCurrency and AmountCash exportsExports on consignment basisUndrawn balances 
12.13.14.15.16.17.18.





______________________________________________________________________________________________
Total
______________________________________________________________________________________________

Part II-Exports on deferred payment terms where instalments (including interest ) are outstanding beyond due date

Sr. No.Name & address of exporterExporter’s Code No./IE Code No.No. & date of RBI approval for deferred payment termDate of exportGR Form No.Port of ShipmentShipping bill No. and dateName & address of the overseas buyerComm-odityInvoice value
Currency & Amount
1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.


Value of goods covered under deferred payment terms (including interest)Total Amount of deferred instalments (including interest) already receivedTotal Amount of instalments outstanding (including interest) beyond due dateRupee equivalent of outstan-ding amountWhether ECGC cover obtained (Yes /No)No. & dateof bank certifi-cate issuedRema-rks
CurrencyAmountCurrencyAmountCurrencyAmount    
12.13.14.15.16.17.18.






______________________________________________________________________________________________
Total
______________________________________________________________________________________________

Part III : Summary

Part I                   Part II

 'Cash' exportsExport on consignment basisUndrawn balancesTotalExports on deferred payment basis
 Rs.Rs.Rs.Rs.Rs.


Outstandings as on
________________

(End of previous half-year)

Add: Addition during
        the half- year
        under report

Less: Deletion during
        the half-year

        Net position of
outstanding as on
_______________

(End of half-year
under report)

We certify that all export bills i.e. export bills purchased, negotiated and sent for collection, outstanding beyond the prescribed period / due date of realisation of as at the end of half-year under report have been included in this statement.

Place: ___________________

Date : ___________________
Stamp(Signature of Authorised Official)

Name: ______________________

Designation: _________________



Annex- 3
(C.15 Self write-off and extension of time )

(PART A)
Annual statement to be furnished to Authorised Dealers by exporters giving details of export performance during a calendar year as on 31 Dec…..

(Amount in Rs 000s)

Total Export Proceeds Due within the Prescribed period of 180 days or higher period as applicableTotal Export Proceeds realised within the prescribed period of 180 days or higher period as applicable Export proceeds not realised within the Prescribed period of 180 days or higher period as applicable
No.of GR/SOFTEX/SDF/PP forms dueAmountNo.of GR/SOFTEX/SDF/PP formsAmountNo.of GR/SOFTEX/SDF/PP formsAmount
 Fully Realised


Partly Realised
 


(PART B)

(Amount in Rs 000s)

Details of Export Bills not Realised (partly or fully) within the prescsribed periodDetails of Extension / Reduction in invoice value/ Write off by the Exporter himselfExtension/ Reduction in invoice value / Write off sought from AD
GR/SOFTEX/SDF/PP No.AmountAmountRevised due date@AmountRevised due date@
(1)(2)(3)
   
Total  


NOTE : 1) The exporter should approach AD/RBI for extension of time in respect of bills in Column (3) in PART B.

2) Total of Bills in Column (2) in Part B should not exceed 10% of those in Column 1 of PART A

3) From 2005 onwards Bills in Column 1 of PART A will include those which have been extended for realisation by the exporter himself or with the approval of AD/RBI.

4) In respect of export bills written off (including reduction in invoice value) evidence for surrender of export incentives to be enclosed.

@ For cases of extension

      Exporters Signature :                                 Verified by Authorised Dealer

Appendix

List of circulars which have been consolidated in the Master Circular on Export of Goods and Services


Sr.No.Circular NoDate
1.A.D. (MA Series) Circular No. 15May 31, 1993
2.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.4August 27, 2001
3.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.5August 27, 2001
4.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.6September 24, 2001
5.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.9October 25, 2001
6.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.10November 1, 2001
7.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.20January 28, 2002
8.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.30March 26, 2002
9.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.34April 1, 2002
10.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.35April 1, 2002
11.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.38April 12, 2002
12.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.53June 27, 2002
13.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.54June 29, 2002
14.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.2July 4, 2002
15.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.10August 14, 2002
16.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.11August 14, 2002
17.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.12August 28, 2002
18.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.21September 16, 2002
19.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.28October 3, 2002
20.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.33October 23, 2002
21.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.34October 31, 2002
22.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.41.November 8, 2002
23.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.61December 14, 2002
24.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.62December 17, 2002
25.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.78February 14, 2003
26.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.91April 1, 2003
27.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.94April 26, 2003
28.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.100May 2, 2003
29.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.104May 31, 2003
30.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.105June 16, 2003
31.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.8August 16, 2003
32.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.12August 20, 2003
33.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.20September 23,2003
34.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.22September 24, 2003
35.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.26October 3, 2003
36.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.30October 21, 2003
37.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.32October 28, 2003
38.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.40December 5, 2003
39.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.61January 31, 2004
40.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.68February 11, 2004
41.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.73February 20, 2004
42.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.94June 7, 2004
43.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.96June 15, 2004
44.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.97June 21, 2004
45.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.9September 1, 2004
46.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.10September 13, 2004
47.A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No.25November 1, 2004
48.A,P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 21January 10, 2006
49.A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 31 April 21, 2006
50.A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 32April 21, 2006


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