Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme
Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa · Central government
Goa reimburses startups, incubators and accelerators for stamp duty above ₹100 on land lease or sale deals.
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
## Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme
The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, runs the Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme for startups, incubators and accelerators operating in the state. It addresses the cost of property transactions that businesses depend on.
Eligible entities pay no more than ₹100 in stamp duty on land lease or sale transactions. Any amount remitted to the authorities above that ceiling is returned to the applicant.
By lowering what businesses spend to acquire or lease infrastructure, the scheme supports their establishment and expansion, and helps create conditions favourable to innovation and entrepreneurship in Goa.
The scheme forms part of the wider implementation of the Goa Start-up Policy 2017.
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
- Goa
- Applicant must be a Start-up holding certification from the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC), or an incubator/accelerator enlisted with the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC). - The scheme may be availed of only once in an applicant's lifetime. - The company's Directors must have their bank accounts linked to Aadhaar. - Reimbursement is admissible only for expenditure incurred from one year prior to the notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017, falling within the policy's validity period, and settled through digital payment. Where digital payment is not feasible, admission of the expenditure rests with the SPC, subject to its due diligence. - The application has to be filed within 6 months of the date on which the relevant expenditure was incurred.
How to apply
- **Online Mode:** - Go to the Goa Startup Mission's official website and confirm your Email ID and Mobile Number through OTP. This takes you to the Registration Page. - Complete every mandatory field on the Registration/Signup form (Country, Name, Date of Birth, Address, PIN Code, Gender, and so on). - Choose a Login Name and set a strong Password. Read the Declaration and the Terms & Conditions carefully, then tick the checkboxes. - Enter the Captcha Code and press "Register/Signup". - Sign in to the website with your Login Name and Password. Enter the Captcha Code and press "Login". - Go to the online application form for the scheme you are applying under. Complete all mandatory fields and upload every mandatory document (self-attest where required). - Submit the application and record the application reference number so you can track it later. - **Offline Mode:** - Download and print the application form proforma from the Goa government website. Fill in all mandatory fields and attach copies of every mandatory document (self-attest where required). - Send the completed, signed application form together with the documents to SPC by Email at spc-dit.goa@gov.in. - **Note**: An applicant may apply for this scheme at any point during the financial year, provided the application is made within 6 months of incurring the relevant expenditure.
How applications are assessed
Once a complete application reaches the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC), the cell begins inspecting and verifying what has been submitted. It then examines the applicant's expenditure in detail and carries out the due diligence needed to confirm that scheme guidelines have been met.
If that assessment is satisfactory, the SPC puts the application forward for approval of reimbursement of the costs incurred. The applicant is informed whether the application has been approved or rejected within 45 days of the SPC receiving it in complete form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme?
Goa reimburses startups, incubators and accelerators for stamp duty paid above ₹100 on lease or sale transactions involving land or developed area.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Startups holding certification from the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC), along with SPC-enlisted incubators and accelerators, qualify for this benefit, which can be claimed only once; the company's Directors must also have their bank accounts linked to Aadhaar.
What expenses are covered under the scheme?
Stamp duty paid on land lease or sale transactions is covered, but only for expenditure incurred from one year prior to the notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017 and within the policy's validity period, normally paid digitally; non-digital payments may be accepted at the SPC's discretion.
Is there a limit to how many times a startup can avail this scheme?
A startup can claim this scheme's benefits only once. Incubators and accelerators become eligible for reimbursement after three years of successful operation, though this requirement may be waived for companies whose business is setting up incubators.
How many startups can benefit from this scheme annually?
The scheme supports a maximum of 100 startups annually, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and benefits remain available.
What is the deadline for applying for reimbursement?
Applications are accepted throughout the financial year, provided they are submitted within six months of the date on which the expenditure being claimed was incurred.
Sectors
- Goa Startups
- Stamp Duty
- Reimbursement
- Infrastructure Support
- Incubator Support
- Accelerator Support
- State Government Scheme
- Startup Policy
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.