HP Tourism Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme
Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal) · Central government
Himachal Pradesh reimburses 50% of stamp duty and registration fees for large tourism enterprises investing in Category 'A' areas.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
Himachal Pradesh's Tourism Policy 2019 sets out to draw investment into the state's tourism sector and support its expansion. Section 3 of the Incentives Guide describes one such incentive: a 50% reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees, available to large enterprises that build tourism infrastructure.
Stamp duty and registration charges form a sizeable upfront expense when land is acquired and assets are registered for major projects, and the reimbursement offsets that cost. The incentive is intended to spur capital spending on technical civil works along with plant and machinery, strengthening the tourism ecosystem across Himachal Pradesh.
For investors, the measure lowers the financial load and adds to the state's appeal as a location for large-scale tourism development.
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
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Himachal Pradesh
- The applicant must be a Large Enterprise with significant investment. - Investment of at least INR 10 crores in technical civil works, or - Investment of at least INR 5 crores in plant and machinery. - The investment must be located in a designated Category 'A' area within Himachal Pradesh.
How to apply
- **Check eligibility**: Confirm that your enterprise satisfies the minimum investment threshold, whether for technical civil works or for plant and machinery, in a Category 'A' area. - **Make the investment**: Carry out the eligible investment, and pay all Stamp Duty and Registration fee charges in line with government regulations. - **Assemble the application**: Collect the official application form and put together every supporting document required. These generally comprise proof of investment (invoices, completion certificates), receipts for stamp duty and registration fee payments, enterprise registration documents, and project details. - **File the application**: Send the filled-in form together with all required documents to the designated authority within the Department of Tourism, Government of Himachal Pradesh. - **Verification**: The concerned authorities will scrutinise the application and the documents submitted. - **Obtain reimbursement**: Once verification and approval are completed successfully, the eligible 50% reimbursement amount is disbursed to the enterprise.
How applications are assessed
Reimbursement claims are handled through a verification and approval mechanism, not a competitive selection. The authorities examine the documents submitted in order to establish that the enterprise qualifies, that the investment is valid, and that the stamp duty and registration fees paid are accurately stated. Sanction of the reimbursement follows only once the terms laid down under the Tourism Policy 2019 are found to have been met.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this reimbursement scheme?
Large enterprises qualify if they invest at least INR 10 crores in technical civil works or INR 5 crores in plant and machinery in Himachal Pradesh's designated Category 'A' areas.
What kind of expenses are covered under the reimbursement?
The scheme reimburses 50% of the stamp duty and registration fees paid by a large tourism enterprise on its eligible investment.
What is considered a 'Large Enterprise' for this scheme?
A tourism-sector business qualifies as a Large Enterprise once it invests at least INR 10 crores in technical civil works or INR 5 crores in plant and machinery.
What is a 'Category A' area?
In Himachal Pradesh, 'Category A' areas are specific geographical locations designated by the state government to receive special incentives under the Tourism Policy 2019; the full policy document or related guidelines list these areas.
Is there a deadline to apply for this reimbursement?
Under the state tourism policy, this incentive usually runs continuously, with applications accepted on a rolling basis once the enterprise has completed its eligible investment and paid the applicable fees.
What documents are required to claim the reimbursement?
Applicants must generally provide a completed application form, evidence of enterprise registration, detailed project reports, invoices and payment receipts for technical civil works or plant and machinery, proof of stamp duty and registration fee payment, along with any other documents the Tourism Department of Himachal Pradesh requires for verification.
Sectors
- Travel Tourism
- Tourism
- Subsidy
- Himachal Pradesh
- Large Enterprise
- Investment Incentive
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.