Assistance in Rent to MSEs
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat reimburses 65% of rent, up to ₹1,00,000 a year, for Micro and Small manufacturing enterprises operating from 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
Under the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, the Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) operates an umbrella programme running from 7 August 2020 to 6 August 2025. One component of it is Assistance in Rent to MSEs. The scheme is intended to support the state's MSME sector, which contributes to employment, GDP and exports, and to help entrepreneurs compete internationally.
Assistance in Rent to MSEs directs financial relief at Micro and Small Enterprises that have taken a shed on rent or lease for their core manufacturing operations. By lowering this operational cost, the component seeks to ease the financial load on such enterprises so that they can direct more resources towards productivity, expansion and innovation. Support under this component is available for a maximum 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
- The enterprise must fall under the Micro or Small Enterprise (MSE) classification. - The enterprise must be carrying out manufacturing activities on an ongoing basis. - A rented or leased shed must have been obtained by the business to serve as its operational base. - Legal ownership and valid possession of the property must rest with the owner of the rented or leased shed. - Electricity/power must be used by the manufacturing unit operating within the shed. - Assistance is to be calculated from the date of the rent deed, or from three months before production commenced, whichever is later.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Registering as a new investor** - Go to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and select "New Investor Registration" to open the registration form. - Complete every mandatory field in the Registration Form, then select "Submit." - Confirm your email ID through the link delivered to the email address you registered. - Once email verification succeeds, your registration stands complete.
- **Step 2: After registration and submitting the application** - Return to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and select "Login." - Provide the email address and password you set up at registration. - Select the "Login" button to enter your account. - Inside your account, furnish all the required particulars about your business and upload every mandatory document to finish applying for the Assistance in Rent to MSEs scheme.
How applications are assessed
Under this reimbursement scheme, the application and its supporting papers are first subjected to detailed scrutiny. Verification covers the enterprise's MSE status, the type of manufacturing work carried out, whether the rent or lease agreement is genuine, and evidence of electricity usage.
Approval rests with the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, or an agency it nominates. Before any reimbursement is sanctioned, that authority confirms the applicant meets every eligibility condition.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum financial assistance I can receive under this scheme?
You can claim up to ₹1,00,000 a year, which covers 65% of the rent you pay for a manufacturing shed.
What is the duration for which this assistance is available?
Financial assistance is provided for up to 5 years, starting from whichever is later — the date of the rent deed or three months before production begins.
Which types of enterprises are eligible for this scheme?
In Gujarat, this benefit is limited to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in manufacturing that run from a rented or leased shed and use electricity or power in their operations.
Do I need to be registered with MSME Udyam to apply?
Yes — because the scheme is reserved for Micro and Small Enterprises, you will need a valid MSME Udyam registration to establish that your enterprise qualifies.
How do I apply for the Assistance in Rent to MSEs scheme?
Register on the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) via "New Investor Registration" and verify your email; once registered and logged in, complete the application by entering the required business details and uploading the mandatory documents.
Is this scheme open to all businesses across India?
No. This scheme is run by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, and applies only to MSEs operating in Gujarat.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Gujarat
- Msme
- Manufacturing
- Rent Subsidy
- Small Business
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.