West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Reimbursement of Stamp Duty and Registration Fee

The Reimbursement of Stamp Duty and Registration Fee operates as a sub-scheme within the West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme, which was introduced in December 2022. The Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, administers the initiative, which is intended to strengthen the state's textile sector. Its core aim is to deliver fiscal incentives along the full textile value chain — from fibre production through to stitched garments — by supporting the setting up and expansion of new units.

Under the scheme, stamp duty and registration fees are reimbursed in full (100%). This lessens the upfront financial load on textile enterprises. The incentive is directed at speeding up and concentrating the development of the textiles sector, so that resource utilisation is maximised, fresh employment is generated, and operational reach is widened.

The scheme ultimately seeks to make West Bengal a preferred investment destination for the textile industry, building a strong and competitive ecosystem that serves businesses of every size in the sector.

- **Step 1: Registration** Go to the registration page on the Official Website (https://textiles.wb.gov.in/register). Enter all details marked mandatory, then select 'Register'. A confirmation that registration was successful will be sent to you. - **Step 2: Login** Access the user login page on the Official Website (https://textiles.wb.gov.in/register) and sign in with the Mail ID and Password you registered. - **Step 3: Fill Forms** Complete the form you are eligible for, then use the portal to verify your eligibility. After that, fill in your CAF (Common Application Form), along with Form A and Form C (if required). - **Step 4: Sign and Upload** Download Form A and Form C (if applicable) and self-sign them. Then upload the signed copies of Form A and Form C (if applicable). - **Step 5: Submit** Once your application is complete, submit it through the portal. Assistance is available from a helpdesk at the Directorate of Textiles.

Eligibility is the main basis on which applications are assessed. Submitted forms and certificates — the Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate, and the Eligibility Certificate from the Director of Textiles — are verified in detail. A further mandatory condition is that a recognised financial institution (a Central Financial Institution, Commercial Bank, or State Financial Institution) has already granted prior approval and sanction to the project. Only textile units that genuinely meet the scheme guidelines are therefore considered for reimbursement.