Bihar Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme
By Department of Industries, Government of Bihar
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Quick Answer
New industrial units in Bihar get 100% of stamp duty and registration fees reimbursed on the first-time lease, sale or transfer of industrial land or a shed.
About this subsidy
New industrial units in Bihar get 100% of the stamp duty and registration fees reimbursed on the first-time lease, sale or transfer of industrial land or a shed. It is an incentive under the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy-2016.
You can claim only after the unit starts commercial production. The land or shed can be inside or outside the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) jurisdiction.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Industries, Government of Bihar is the state department that owns the Bihar Start-up Policy 2022 and the Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojanas. It sits in Vikas Bhawan, part of the New Secretariat in Patna. Start-ups apply for the policy's schemes through the Startup…
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What You Get
This scheme provides a 100% reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees levied on the lease, sale, or transfer of industrial land or sheds. This significant financial incentive directly reduces the initial capital expenditure required for setting up a new industrial unit in Bihar. The reimbursement is applicable for the first time a unit acquires land or a shed, ensuring substantial cost savings during the critical establishment phase. This support effectively acts as regulatory relief, easing the financial burden associated with legal and administrative processes of property acquisition.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
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Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Line up your documents
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bihar Stamp Duty/Registration Fees Reimbursement Scheme?
This scheme, under the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy-2016, offers 100% reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees paid on the lease, sale, or transfer of industrial land or shed to new industrial units in Bihar.
Who is eligible for this reimbursement?
All new industrial units in Bihar are eligible, provided they have commenced commercial production and are claiming the reimbursement for the first-time lease, sale, or transfer of industrial land or shed.
What types of fees are covered by the reimbursement?
The scheme covers 100% of stamp duty and registration fees levied on the acquisition (lease, sale, or transfer) of industrial land or shed. This includes properties both within and outside the jurisdiction of the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority.
Is this reimbursement applicable for subsequent property transfers?
No, the reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees is granted only for the first-time acquisition (lease, sale, or transfer) of industrial land/shed by a new unit. It is not applicable in subsequent stages or transfers.
Does my unit need to be located in a specific industrial area?
No, the reimbursement is available for industrial land/sheds located both within and outside the jurisdiction of the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA), as long as it is within Bihar.
When can a new unit apply for this reimbursement?
A new unit can apply for this reimbursement only after it has commenced commercial production.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
