AI SummaryRegistration and Stamp Duty Subsidy Scheme helps Information Technology (IT) units in Goa get back the stamp duty and registration charges they pay while setting up or growing their business. Applications for the benefit are being accepted online in 2026 through Goa Online and the Goa MSME single window, so both new and existing IT companies can apply under the current policy period.
Goa IT Policy 2018 brought this scheme through the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication (DITE&C), Government of Goa. It is one of the Information Technology Policy Schemes that support IT units operating in the state. The main aim is to make Goa a preferred destination for IT investment and expansion by keeping the cost of buying or leasing office space low.
Registration and Stamp Duty Subsidy Scheme - Introduction
Under this scheme, eligible IT units receive 100 percent reimbursement of the stamp duty paid and 100 percent reimbursement of the registration fees paid. In effect, the stamp duty and registration burden stays very small, and as per the policy the effective cost to the unit is limited to about ₹ 100. This is a big saving for companies that buy land or built-up office space in Goa.
The benefit is available to all new and existing IT units with operations in Goa. Only transactions done during the policy period, or up to three years before it, qualify for the subsidy. The scheme works alongside other Goa IT Policy schemes such as Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme and Lease Rental Subsidy Scheme.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Registration and Stamp Duty Subsidy Scheme |
| Level | State |
| State | Goa |
| Launched Under | Goa IT Policy 2018 |
| Nodal Department | Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication (DITE&C), Government of Goa |
| Beneficiaries | New and existing IT units in Goa |
| Benefit | 100 percent reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | goaonline.gov.in |
Benefits
The scheme pays back the full stamp duty and registration charges spent by an IT unit. This keeps the cost of buying or leasing office space low for companies that are starting or expanding in Goa.
| Condition | Reimbursement Detail |
| Standard Subsidy | 100 percent reimbursement of stamp duty paid |
| Registration Fees | 100 percent reimbursement of registration fees paid |
| Effective Cost | Stamp duty and registration charges limited to about ₹ 100 |
| Timeline | After two years from start of commercial operations or policy notification |
Note: Benefits depend on the availability of funds. If the budgetary allocation is exhausted, the government may stop these benefits without creating a legal binding or promissory estoppel. Also, only transactions done during the policy period or up to three years before it qualify for this subsidy.
Eligibility
To get this subsidy, the unit must operate in Goa. Both new and existing IT units can apply as one of the following entities:
- Proprietorship firm registered in Goa.
- Private Limited Company under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Public Limited Company under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Registered Partnership Firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.
- Limited Liability Partnership under the LLP Act, 2008.
Bank accounts of the unit and its directors or partners must be linked with Aadhaar. Udyog Aadhaar is also required to claim the benefit.
Exclusions
Units already receiving similar financial incentives under another policy of the Government of Goa cannot claim benefits under this scheme. The scheme rules also state that the provisions are not binding assurances from the government, and promissory estoppel will not apply against the government.
Application Process
Application is fully online. DITE&C lists the scheme on the Goa MSME single window, and the actual application is submitted through Goa Online. Follow these steps:
STEP 1 - Go to startup.goa.gov.in and register yourself, then log in with the credentials.
STEP 2 - Open the Goa MSME scheme details page for Registration and Stamp Duty Subsidy Scheme and click on the Apply button, or open the scheme service directly on Goa Online.
STEP 3 - Fill in the application form with details of the unit and the transactions for which reimbursement is claimed.
STEP 4 - Upload the required documents such as the incorporation certificate, stamp duty and registration challans, lease or sale deed, and employee details.
STEP 5 - Pay the convenience fee as applicable. The payment receipt can be downloaded from the inbox.
STEP 6 - Note the acknowledgement number and use the Track Status service on Goa Online to follow the application.
Applications can be submitted on a quarterly, bi-annual, or annual basis after the expenses are incurred.
| Process Phase | Timeline |
| Incentive Receipt | Day of submission (D) |
| Application Scrutiny | D + 30 days |
| Committee Approval | D + 60 days |
| Disbursement | D + 90 days |
Documents
Keep digital copies of the following documents ready before starting the application:
- Copy of Incorporation Certificate
- Copy of new unit registration document or certificate
- Copies of PAN, Aadhaar, and GST TIN
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Copy of first bill generated showing the date of commencement of operations
- Occupancy certificate from the developer or local authority for the office space
- Details of employees and percentage of employees of Goan origin
- Copies of challans or receipts for stamp duty, registration fee, and transfer duty
- Copies of lease deed, sale deed, or other ownership or transfer documents for the land or built-up office space
- Udyog Aadhaar
References
Official documents and portals related to the scheme are listed below.
View Official IT Policy Schemes Guidelines (PDF)
Download Official Gazette Serial No. 20 (PDF)
Download Official Gazette Serial No. 21 (PDF)
Download Official Gazette Serial No. 32 (PDF)
Apply Online for Registration and Stamp Duty Subsidy Scheme
Track Your Application on Goa Online
User Manual for Business Profile on Goa Online (PDF)
Contact Goa Government Support Team
For scheme related queries, contact the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, 2nd Floor IT Hub, Altinho, Panaji, Goa - 403001 at dir-dit.goa@nic.gov.in.
FAQ's
Which business entities are eligible and what is the Aadhaar requirement?
Proprietorship firms, private or public limited companies, registered partnerships, and LLPs are eligible. The bank accounts of the unit and its directors or partners must be linked with Aadhaar.
When am I disqualified from this scheme?
Units already claiming similar financial incentives under another Government of Goa policy cannot apply for this subsidy.
How much is the maximum reimbursement?
The scheme gives 100 percent reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees paid, keeping the effective cost to the unit at about ₹ 100.
What is the timeline for the application process?
The process, including scrutiny, committee approval, and final payment, takes about 90 days from the date of submission.
What happens if the budget runs out?
The government may stop the benefits if funds are exhausted, and no legal claim can be made against such a decision.
Where can I track my application?
Track the application using the Track Status service on Goa Online with the acknowledgement number, or check the login dashboard on startup.goa.gov.in.