Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme

The Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme, run by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, supports startups, incubators, and accelerators operating within the state. Its objective is to reduce the financial load of property transactions that are essential for business operations.

Under the scheme, eligible entities pay no more than ₹100 in stamp duty for land area lease or sale transactions. Any amount paid above this limit to the relevant authorities is reimbursed to the applicant. This lowers the cost of acquiring or leasing infrastructure, encouraging business setup and growth.

The initiative forms part of the Goa Start-up Policy 2017, reinforcing the state's commitment to building a supportive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Online Mode:

• Go to the Goa Startup Mission website and confirm your Email ID and Mobile Number through an OTP. This will take you to the Registration Page.
• On the Registration/Signup Page, complete every required field in the registration form (Country, Name, Date of Birth, Address, PIN Code, Gender, and others).
• Choose a Login Name and a secure Password. Go through the Declaration and the Terms & Conditions carefully, then mark the checkboxes.
• Enter the Captcha Code and press "Register/Signup".
• Sign in with your Login Name and Password. Type the Captcha Code and press "Login".
• Go to the online application form for the relevant scheme. Fill in all required fields and upload all mandatory documents (self-attest if needed).
• Submit the application and keep a note of the application reference number to track its status.

Offline Mode:

• Print the application form proforma from the Goa government website. Complete all required fields and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attest if needed).
• Send the signed and completed application form with the documents to SPC via Email at spc-dit.goa@gov.in.

Note: Applications for this scheme can be submitted at any point during the financial year, but only within 6 months of incurring the relevant expenditure.

Once a complete application is received, the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) begins an inspection and verification of the materials submitted. The SPC examines the documents closely and conducts due diligence on the applicant’s expenses to confirm they align with the scheme’s guidelines. After this full review, the SPC recommends the application for reimbursement sanction.

Applicants are informed of the decision—whether approved or rejected—within 45 days of the SPC receiving the complete application.