Assistance in Rent to MSEs
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat scheme reimburses 65% of rent, up to ₹1,00,000 yearly, for micro and small manufacturing enterprises using rented sheds.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹1,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
- Scheme duration
- 5 years
About this scheme
### Assistance in Rent to MSEs
The "Assistance in Rent to MSEs" forms part of the wider "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" run by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. The umbrella scheme is valid from August 7th, 2020, to August 6th, 2025. MSMEs in Gujarat contribute significantly to employment, state GDP, and national export figures, and the programme is intended to support entrepreneurs and improve the international competitiveness of these units.
This particular component offers financial support to Micro and Small Enterprises that have taken a shed on rent or lease for their primary manufacturing activity. The assistance is designed to ease the cost of operations, allowing businesses to direct more resources towards productivity, growth, and innovation. Support is available for a maximum period of five years.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Gujarat
- Enterprise must be classified as a Micro or Small Enterprise (MSE). - Must be actively engaged in manufacturing activities. - Must have secured a rented or leased shed for its operational base. - Owner of the rented/leased shed must possess legal ownership and valid possession of the property. - Manufacturing unit within the shed must utilise electricity/power for its activities. - Assistance calculated from the date of the rent deed or three months prior to commencement of production, whichever occurs later.
How to apply
- **Step 1: New Investor Registration** - Access the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and select "New Investor Registration" to open the registration form. - Complete every required field in the Registration Form, then press "Submit." - Confirm your email address through the link dispatched to your registered email. - Once email verification succeeds, your registration is finalised.
- **Step 2: Post-Registration and Application Submission** - Return to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and choose "Login." - Provide the email address and password established during registration. - Press the "Login" button to enter your account. - Inside your account, fill out all relevant business particulars and upload every mandatory document to finish the application for the Assistance in Rent to MSEs scheme.
How applications are assessed
The Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, or its designated agency reviews each application and its supporting documents for compliance with all eligibility criteria. Verification covers the MSE status, the nature of manufacturing activities, the validity of the rent or lease agreement, and evidence of electricity consumption. Approval of the reimbursement is granted only after this review is satisfactorily completed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum financial assistance I can receive under this scheme?
You can claim a reimbursement of up to ₹1,00,000 per year, which covers 65% of the rent you pay for your manufacturing shed.
What is the duration for which this assistance is available?
The assistance is available for up to 5 years from the later of the rent deed date or three months before production begins.
Which types of enterprises are eligible for this scheme?
Only Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Gujarat that manufacture from a rented or leased shed and consume electricity or power for their operations qualify.
Do I need to be registered with MSME Udyam to apply?
Yes, an MSME Udyam registration is implicitly required, as the scheme is specifically for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to confirm your enterprise status.
How do I apply for the Assistance in Rent to MSEs scheme?
The application is completed entirely online. Register on the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) via "New Investor Registration", verify your email, then log in to fill in business details and upload the required documents.
Is this scheme open to all businesses across India?
No, this scheme is run by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, and is meant only for MSEs based in Gujarat.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Gujarat
- Msme
- Manufacturing
- Rent Subsidy
- Small Business
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.