Rajasthan Stamp Duty Exemption for Startups
Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan · Central government
Rajasthan's RIPS 2024 gives eligible startups 75% stamp duty exemption and 25% reimbursement, capped at INR 5 crores a year.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹5,00,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
Under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024, startups can claim exemptions and reimbursements on stamp duty. The measure is intended to lower the upfront cost of setting up a new enterprise in the state.
By cutting what startups pay in administrative charges, the Government of Rajasthan expects them to direct more capital towards core business development, research and expansion. The incentive forms part of the state's wider effort to draw and retain startup investment.
The policy sets out to build an ecosystem in which startups operate without being weighed down by regulatory fees, improving ease of doing business for the startup community and supporting the state's economic and technological progress.
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
- Rajasthan
- Registered startups as defined under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024 may apply. - The startup must carry on operations within Rajasthan to claim benefits specific to the state. - General terms and conditions laid down in the overarching Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024 policy document govern eligibility.
How to apply
Applications for the Stamp Duty Exemption and Reimbursement are handled as part of the wider Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024 application process.
- **Step 1: Submitting the application:** The startup files its application via the online portal or official channel designated by the Government of Rajasthan for RIPS 2024. In practice, this means registering on the portal and completing the detailed incentive application form. - **Step 2: Documentation:** Documents normally required are proof of startup registration, incorporation papers, particulars of the transaction attracting stamp duty (such as a property purchase or lease agreement), along with any other information the policy requires for verification. - **Step 3: Verification:** The government department concerned examines the application and documents submitted, checking both the startup's eligibility and whether the claim is genuine. - **Step 4: Approval and disbursement:** Once verification succeeds and approval is granted, the 75% stamp duty exemption is applied at the time of the transaction, while the 25% reimbursement is processed and paid into the startup's bank account in line with the scheme's guidelines. - **Step 5: Compliance:** Startups must comply with all terms and conditions of RIPS 2024 and keep the records needed for any future audits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main benefit of the Stamp Duty Exemption and Reimbursement for Startups?
The scheme gives a 75% exemption on stamp duty along with a 25% reimbursement of the duty actually paid, so the full stamp duty cost is covered.
Is there an upper limit on the total benefits a startup can receive?
Under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024, startup incentives — this stamp duty benefit included — are subject to a combined annual ceiling of INR 5 crores.
Who is eligible for this stamp duty incentive?
Under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024, startups that meet the scheme's definition and recognition criteria can claim this incentive.
How does this incentive help startups?
It cuts both the upfront and recurring costs of legal and administrative compliance, freeing up capital that startups can direct towards developing and expanding their core business.
What kind of funding mechanism is this?
It works as a subsidy mechanism that delivers financial relief by way of exemption and reimbursement, not as a direct grant or loan.
Do I need to be registered in Rajasthan to avail this benefit?
Yes — this incentive falls under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024, so eligibility generally requires that your business operates and is registered in Rajasthan.
Sectors
- Stamp Duty
- Tax Exemption
- Reimbursement
- Rajasthan
- Rips
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.