Lease Rental Rebate Scheme for Goan Diaspora
Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa · Central government
Goa's government reimburses lease rentals for IT units with substantial Goan Diaspora involvement and Goan employee headcount.
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
The Lease Rental Rebate Scheme for Goan Diaspora was introduced in 2018 as part of the Information Technology Policy Schemes run by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. It offers lease rental rebates to IT Units that operate within Goa and have a link to the Goan Diaspora.
The scheme's main aim is to position Goa as an appealing base — both geographically and in terms of human resources — for IT units, drawing in investment and encouraging expansion in the region. By reducing the weight of lease costs, it seeks to motivate businesses to set up and scale their operations in Goa.
This in turn is intended to support the state's economic development and generate employment for local residents.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Sole proprietorship, Private limited company, Partnership firm, Limited liability partnership
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Minimum age of business
- 12 months
- Where the business may be based
- Goa
- New or existing unit with operations in Goa. - Entity types permitted: Proprietorship Firms, Private Limited Companies, Public Limited Companies, Registered Partnership Firms, and Limited Liability Partnerships. - Bank accounts of the unit and/or its partner(s)/director(s) linked to Aadhaar. - Unit operational for no less than one year before the application date. - For a particular office space, an IT unit qualifies for the rebate only where it has operated from that space for over one year. - Company/firm registered in Goa. - CEO/Head or Majority Stakeholder(s) of the company/firm of Goan Diaspora. - Minimum of 15 employees hired, of whom at least 60% are of Goan Origin. - Employees on the company's rolls for a minimum of one year.
How to apply
1. **Register on the Goa Online portal:** Go to the official Goa Online web portal and select 'Register' in the top right corner. Your Email ID and Mobile Number must be verified through OTP. 2. **Finish the registration:** Complete every mandatory field on the Registration Page, set up a Login Name and Password, go through the Declaration and Terms & Conditions and accept them, enter the Captcha Code, then press 'Register/Signup'. 3. **Log in to the portal:** Sign in on the website with the Login Name and Password you created, enter the Captcha Code, and press 'Login'. 4. **Reach the IT Services section:** From the top ribbon, select 'Services', proceed to 'IT Services', and pick the scheme name. 5. **Complete the application form:** The scheme's application form will open. Enter all mandatory details correctly and upload every document that is required. 6. **Send the application:** Submit the filled-in application. A unique registration number will be issued; make sure you record it for later use.
Once the relevant expenditure has been incurred, applicants may apply under this scheme on a quarterly, bi-annual, or annual basis.
How applications are assessed
Once an incentive application is received, it is checked against a set checklist, generally within 30 days (D+30 days). The application is then placed before an Empowered Committee for approval, with a decision normally reached within 60 days (D+60 days) of receipt.
Applications that succeed result in Sanction Orders being issued and the rebate being disbursed, while those that fail receive a Regret Letter. Both outcomes take place within 90 days (D+90 days) of the application being received.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary benefit of the Lease Rental Rebate Scheme?
Lease rentals are fully reimbursed for the first six months of operation; thereafter, for up to two years, you receive ₹35 per sq. ft. or 80% of total lease rentals, whichever is lower.
Which types of businesses are eligible for this scheme?
Proprietorship firms, private limited companies, public limited companies, registered partnership firms and limited liability partnerships may all apply, subject to satisfying the remaining eligibility conditions.
Are there any specific employee requirements?
Yes — a unit must employ at least 15 people, of whom no fewer than 60% are of Goan origin, and these staff must remain on the company's rolls for at least one year.
Who can apply for this scheme?
The scheme is open to new and existing IT units that are registered and operating in Goa, provided the CEO or Head, or the majority stakeholders, belong to the Goan Diaspora.
How often can I apply for this rebate?
You may submit your application quarterly, half-yearly, or yearly, once you have incurred the expenditure concerned.
What is the application process?
Apply online via the Goa Online portal: register and log in, go to the IT Services section, complete the scheme's application form, upload the required documents, and submit.
Sectors
- Ai Saas Enterprise
- Goa
- It Policy
- Lease Reimbursement
- Goan Diaspora
- Subsidy
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.