Punjab SGST Reimbursement 2022
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Punjab reimburses 100% of net SGST for 15 years from commercial production, capped at 200% of fixed capital investment.
About this subsidy
Under the Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022, Punjab offers eligible units 100% reimbursement of net SGST for 15 years from the date of commercial production, subject to a ceiling of 200% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI). This is offered in place of the investment subsidy otherwise specified for different categories of units, so a unit chooses between the two routes. The benefit accrues as the unit pays and then reclaims state GST, which makes it most valuable to manufacturing units with sustained taxable turnover in Punjab.
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Industries & Commerce is the Government of Punjab's department that runs the Punjab Start-up Cell. The Cell is headed by the Director of Industries and Commerce and acts as a single point of contact for the state's startup policy. The department is based at…
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What You Get
Eligible units get 100% reimbursement of net SGST for 15 years from the date of commercial production. The total reimbursement is capped at 200% of Fixed Capital Investment (FCI). It is an alternative to the investment subsidy specified for the unit's category, not an addition to it.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
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Register unit
Register the unit on the Invest Punjab Business First portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the SGST reimbursement run?
15 years from the date of commercial production.
Is there an overall ceiling?
Yes — cumulative reimbursement is capped at 200% of the unit's Fixed Capital Investment.
Can I claim this along with the investment subsidy?
No. The policy offers this reimbursement in place of the investment subsidy specified for different categories of units.
Which tax is reimbursed?
Net SGST — the state component of GST actually paid by the unit.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
