Punjab Stamp Duty Waiver (Large Units)
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Large units in Punjab pay no stamp duty on the purchase or lease of land and building — 100% exemption or reimbursement.
About this subsidy
Clause 12.9 of Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 gives large units a complete waiver of stamp duty on the purchase or lease of land and building for the project. The benefit is delivered either as an upfront exemption at registration or, where duty has already been paid, as a reimbursement. Stamp duty on an industrial land transaction runs into a meaningful share of the land cost, and it falls due at the point in a project's life when cash is tightest — before a single unit has been produced. Removing it lowers the effective entry cost of setting up in Punjab.
Eligibility
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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
A 100% exemption from, or reimbursement of, stamp duty on the purchase or lease of land and building. Where the exemption is granted before registration the unit simply does not pay; where duty has already been discharged the amount is refunded on claim. The clause covers both owned land and leased premises.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Non-competitive. The department verifies that the applicant is an eligible large unit and that the instrument relates to project land or building, then issues the exemption or sanctions the refund.
Application Process
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Eligibility approval
The department approves the project as an eligible large unit.
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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 much stamp duty is waived?
100% — the policy provides full exemption or reimbursement.
Does it cover leased premises?
Yes — the clause covers purchase or lease of land and building.
What if duty has already been paid?
The policy allows reimbursement as an alternative to upfront exemption.
Who qualifies?
Large units in Punjab under the Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
