Goa State Logistics And Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy on Stamp Duty and Registration Charges

The Department of Industries, Government of Goa, launched the Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme, which The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC) implements. The scheme provides financial assistance for the development and growth of Goa's logistics and warehousing industry.

One component of the scheme reimburses Stamp Duty and Registration Charges. Developers setting up new logistics and warehousing projects, along with those expanding or diversifying existing operations, can apply for this support.

Reimbursement is 100%, capped at ₹10,00,000 for Stamp Duty and ₹10,00,000 for Registration Charges, available one time per component. This lowers the initial capital outlay for eligible purchases or leases of land, buildings, or sheds.

The incentive is intended to encourage investment, facilitate business operations, and strengthen logistics infrastructure across Goa.

1. Sign up on the Goa Online official web portal (www.goaonline.gov.in) by confirming your Email ID and Mobile Number through OTP, and fill in the registration form with the required fields, a login name, and a password. 2. Use the login name and password you have just created to access the website. 3. From the top ribbon, select "Services", followed by "IT Services". 4. Select "Incentives on Logistics and Warehousing Sector" to open the application form. 5. Complete every mandatory field in the application form and upload all documents as required. 6. Submit the application. A unique registration number will be issued, which you should record for future reference.

Once an application is received, the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC) carries out a preliminary scrutiny. Where the application form or supporting documents are found lacking, the applicant may be asked to address queries. On satisfactory verification, DITC appoints an official to inspect the Entity and check all records and documents against the verification-cum-recommendation checklist (Annexure X). The inspection report is uploaded to the portal within 48 hours and made accessible to the entrepreneur. The inspection covers, among other things, the address of the Land/Building, the Category of the project, the Date of completion of construction, and the Date of commencement of commercial operation.

The application then moves to the Chief Executive Officer, Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB) for due diligence. Drawing on Goa-IPB's recommendation, DITC drafts an appraisal note for the Incentive Review Committee (IRC), the body tasked with scrutinising and sanctioning claims. Once the IRC has given its recommendations, DITC prepares the final approval note so that the Accounts Department can disburse the incentives. Sanctioned claims are arranged chronologically and paid out within a maximum of 90 days from the date the application is received.