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STPI Registration and SOFTEX Filing

STPI registration enables eligible software exporters to comply with the applicable regulatory framework, while SOFTEX filing facilitates certification of software exports for foreign exchange compliance.

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Group Established in 2004, LegalJini group provides expert legal, compliance, tax and consultancy services on an Outsourcing Model

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Including Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Compliance and Tax Experts with a combined experience of 150+ years

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STPI Registration and SOFTEX Filing in India

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Registration Pathway Assessment

We help you understand whether your business should register as an STP Unit under the STP Scheme or as a Non-STP Unit for SOFTEX certification. This ensures you choose the correct registration pathway before proceeding.

02.

Documentation & Portal Setup

Our team assists with the preparation and review of export invoices, agreements (including MSA, SOW, Purchase Orders, or Work Orders, as applicable), authorised signatory details, and other supporting documentation required for STPI registration and SOFTEX filing.

03.

SOFTEX Application Filing

We prepare and submit SOFTEX applications through the STPI portal while ensuring all supporting documentation complies with STPI requirements.

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Certification & Compliance

We guide you until SOFTEX certification is completed and support ongoing FEMA compliance for your export transactions.

Who We Help

01.

Software Exporters

Businesses exporting software and IT-enabled services need STPI registration and SOFTEX filing to certify their export value under FEMA.

02.

IT Consulting Firms

IT consulting firms delivering services to overseas clients rely on SOFTEX certification to support foreign exchange realisation.

03.

SaaS & Cloud Service Providers

SaaS and cloud businesses exporting services from India benefit from structured STPI registration and SOFTEX compliance.

04.

GCCs & Foreign Subsidiaries

Global Capability Centres and foreign subsidiaries exporting IT-enabled services to their parent companies require SOFTEX certification for compliant fund realisation.

How Legaljini Works

01.

Requirement Understanding

We understand your export activity and registration status before beginning the STPI registration and SOFTEX filing process. This ensures correct documentation.

02.

Documentation Preparation

We help prepare required documents such as export invoices, client agreements, and banking details. Proper documentation reduces delays.

03.

Filing Compliance

Our team ensures SOFTEX applications are filed correctly on the STPI portal. This improves certification timelines.

04.

Process Guidance

We guide you through each stage of registration and filing, keeping you informed about certification progress.

STPI & SOFTEX Filing Process

01.

Share Business Details

You provide your export activity, registration status, and invoice details. This allows us to begin the STPI registration and SOFTEX filing process.

02.

Document Preparation

We prepare the documents required for STPI registration and SOFTEX filing, including invoices, contracts and banking details.

03.

Application Filing

We file the SOFTEX application through the STPI portal for your business. This ensures compliance with FEMA and STPI requirements.

04.

Certification Completion

After verification, STPI certifies the SOFTEX application and certified documents are issued confirming compliance.

What You Get

01.

Regulatory Compliance

STPI registration and SOFTEX filing ensure your software exports comply with FEMA and RBI requirements.

02.

Faster Export Realisation

Certified SOFTEX forms support timely realisation of export proceeds through your AD Bank.

03.

Reduced Compliance Risk

Structured filing reduces the risk of scrutiny objections and delays during SOFTEX certification.

04.

Single Point of Contact

Legaljini manages registration, filing and ongoing compliance under one roof.

Start Your STPI Registration and SOFTEX Filing

Legaljini helps software exporters complete STPI registration and SOFTEX filing smoothly so they can export services with proper compliance. Whether you need guidance on STP Unit registration or support for SOFTEX certification, our team ensures a structured process.

STPI Registration

Complete support for STP Unit and Non-STP Unit registration including documentation and filing.

SOFTEX Filing

End-to-end SOFTEX application filing through the STPI portal.

Documentation Support

Preparation and review of invoices, contracts and export documentation required for certification.

Status Tracking

Monitoring your SOFTEX application progress until certification.

FEMA Compliance Guidance

Post-certification compliance guidance on FEMA compliance requirements.

Advisory Support

Practical advice on managing financial compliance.

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LegalJini's advisory services transformed our approach to structuring our firm. Their team took the time to understand our business objectives and provided tailored recommendations. Their expertise in tax optimization was awe-inspiring, helping us realize the tax benefits each structure provided. They also guided us through the compliance landscape, ensuring we stayed on the right side of the law.

Mr. Stuart Wheeler
Air Charter International – Dubai

LegalJini's advisory services transformed our approach to structuring our firm. Their team took the time to understand our business objectives and provided tailored recommendations. Their expertise in tax optimization was awe-inspiring, helping us realize the tax benefits each structure provided. They also guided us through the compliance landscape, ensuring we stayed on the right side of the law.

Mr. Stuart Wheeler
Air Charter International – Dubai

LegalJini's advisory services transformed our approach to structuring our firm. Their team took the time to understand our business objectives and provided tailored recommendations. Their expertise in tax optimization was awe-inspiring, helping us realize the tax benefits each structure provided. They also guided us through the compliance landscape, ensuring we stayed on the right side of the law.

Mr. Stuart Wheeler
Air Charter International – Dubai

LegalJini's advisory services transformed our approach to structuring our firm. Their team took the time to understand our business objectives and provided tailored recommendations. Their expertise in tax optimization was awe-inspiring, helping us realize the tax benefits each structure provided. They also guided us through the compliance landscape, ensuring we stayed on the right side of the law.

Mr. Stuart Wheeler
Air Charter International – Dubai
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is STPI registration for software exporters?

STPI registration allows software and IT-enabled service exporters to operate under the STP Scheme as an STP Unit, or to register as a Non-STP Unit for the purpose of SOFTEX certification.

SOFTEX filing is a certification process administered by STPI that certifies the value of software exports for foreign exchange compliance under FEMA.

Software development companies, IT consulting firms, SaaS businesses, and STP/Non-STP Units engaged in eligible software exports generally need to file SOFTEX.

Common documents include the export invoice, client agreement/MSA/SOW/PO, banking details, authorised signatory details, and a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

Timelines vary depending on document readiness and STPI scrutiny, though most applications are certified within a few working days once submitted correctly.

No. SOFTEX is a foreign exchange compliance mechanism under FEMA, not a tax or licensing requirement.

An STP Unit is registered under the STP Scheme and operates within its regulatory framework, while a Non-STP Unit registers with STPI primarily for SOFTEX certification.

Legaljini provides complete support including registration pathway assessment, documentation, portal filing, and ongoing FEMA compliance guidance.

Yes, Legaljini also guides businesses on post-certification compliance, including export proceeds realisation tracking and recordkeeping.

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