Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy on Stamp Duty and Registration Fee (SDRFS)

The Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, introduced the "Subsidy on Stamp Duty and Registration Fee (SDRFS)" sub-scheme on April 1, 2020. It will remain operational until March 31, 2025. This sub-scheme functions under the broader "Banglashree for MSME" programme, which targets balanced development and a sustainable ecosystem for the MSME sector in West Bengal. The parent scheme also aims to improve resource use, generate employment, and widen operational scope, with the state aspiring to lead the national MSME landscape.

Under SDRFS, entrepreneurs receive reimbursement for stamp duty and registration fees paid when registering documents within the state. This fiscal support lowers initial setup expenses for new or expanding manufacturing MSMEs, thereby encouraging industrialisation and economic activity across West Bengal.

**Registration Process:** - Go to the Shilpasathi Portal and select ‘Apply Online’. - Choose ‘Create New’ to begin a fresh registration. - Pick the Applicant Type (Industry /Business /Commercial /Charitable Society/ Govt. entity) and provide the Registration Number. - Complete every required field on the ‘User Registration’ page, then press ‘Register’.

**Application Process:** - Access the Shilpasathi Portal and click ‘Apply Online’. - Sign in with your username and password, or use OTP authentication. - On the user dashboard, open ‘ALL SERVICES’ and choose 'MSME Incentive'. - Select ‘Create CAF’ to obtain a CAF ID, then click ‘Apply Online’ to move forward. - Complete the "eligibility form" and press “Save and Continue” to arrive at the Common Application Form (CAF). - Within the CAF, fill in all required fields and click “Update and Continue” to see a preview. - After submitting, check the application status on the Dashboard. - From the Dashboard, press “Click to Proceed” to carry on with the application, then hit “Save”. - Click "Preview" to examine the form. - Press "Go to Application" to complete the "Online Form - A" application. - Under the "APPLY SUBSIDY" section, tick the year-wise subsidy items and press "SAVE". - Move to the "FILL UP SUBSIDY" tab, enter subsidy details for each year, and use "Add More" to include multiple years. - Upload the necessary documents, review the details, click “VERIFY & SUBMIT”, mark the declaration box, and press “Submit Application”. - Once the final submission is done, an application reference number is issued for tracking the status.

The Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, first checks each application for eligibility and completeness. It then evaluates submissions against the scheme’s criteria, which cover enterprise type, focus on the manufacturing sector, date of commercial production, and proper use of land or buildings for an approved project. Applications that meet these requirements proceed to the next stage.

Following this assessment, eligible applications are handled for reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees. The amount is determined by the project details as declared and the geographical zone classification assigned to the enterprise.