Maharashtra Stamp Duty Exemption
Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra · Central government
Maharashtra's stamp duty exemption funds new and expanding MSMEs, giving 100% relief, with Group A and B units getting 50% off land or term loan deeds.
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 Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025 includes a stamp duty exemption intended to support industrial growth and business expansion in the state. Under this incentive, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are exempted from stamp duty on transactions such as land acquisition and term loan deeds, which lowers their transaction costs.
Through these savings, the Government of Maharashtra aims to draw in fresh investment, help existing units expand, and create conditions more favourable to industry, particularly in less developed regions. The exemption matters to businesses setting up new operations or scaling existing ones, since it allows capital to be used for core activities instead of statutory levies.
The measure forms part of the state's efforts to strengthen its industrial base and improve ease of doing business for MSMEs, which contribute significantly to employment and economic growth.
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
- Maharashtra
- MSME units that are new or expanding, falling under Group C, D, D+, or lower classifications, qualify for full stamp duty exemption. - Units in Group A and Group B qualify for a 50% waiver, applicable to the first lease or conveyance deed executed for land acquisition or for term loan purposes. - Registration as an MSME is mandatory for the unit.
How to apply
Under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025, MSME units that qualify must complete the prescribed application process to obtain the Stamp Duty Exemption. No direct application URL for this particular incentive is given; the process generally proceeds as follows:
- **Reaching the MAITRI Portal:** Units are required to visit the Maharashtra Industry, Trade, and Investment Facilitation Cell (MAITRI) portal, the state's single-window system for industrial incentives. - **Filing the Application:** Fill in the prescribed application form, making sure the unit's classification (Group A, B, C, D, D+, or below), the type of transaction (land acquisition or term loan), and the deed particulars are stated correctly. - **Enclosing Supporting Documents:** Collect and attach every document needed in support, which may include the MSME Udyam registration certificate, evidence of new establishment or expansion, land purchase agreements, term loan sanction letters, and any other statutory documents the policy guidelines call for. - **Verification and Approval:** The relevant state authorities examine the application and documents to establish eligibility and confirm the claim is correct. Once verification succeeds, the exemption or waiver is processed and granted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stamp Duty Exemption program?
Eligible new and expanding MSME units in Maharashtra can obtain a stamp duty waiver or exemption under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025, which is intended to ease the financial burden on such businesses.
Who is eligible for the 100% exemption?
Which MSME units qualify for the 100% stamp duty exemption on relevant deeds? New and expansion MSME units falling under Groups C, D, D+ and below.
Who is eligible for the 50% waiver?
Which MSME units qualify for the 50% waiver on the first lease or conveyance deed? Units classified under Group A and Group B are eligible, provided the deed relates to land acquisition or a term loan.
What types of transactions does this exemption cover?
The exemption or waiver covers the initial lease or conveyance deed when land is acquired or a term loan is taken for eligible units.
Is this program open to all industries?
Yes. MSME units in any sector may apply, subject to meeting the Group A, B, C, D or D+ (or below) classification criteria under the Maharashtra Industrial Policy; no sector-specific exclusions are stated.
How can an eligible unit claim this exemption?
Under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025, the stamp duty exemption or waiver is claimed within the main application, which requires a formal application, documents establishing the unit's classification and the deed, and verification by the concerned authorities. The MAITRI portal or relevant government notifications set out the specific procedures and forms.
Sectors
- Stamp Duty
- Exemption
- Msme
- Maharashtra
- Industrial Policy
- Cost Saving
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.