Punjab Stamp Duty Waiver: Anchor Units
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Anchor 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 Anchor Units a complete waiver of stamp duty on the purchase or lease of land and building for the project. It is delivered either as an exemption at the time of registration or, where duty has already been paid, as a reimbursement. Anchor projects assemble large parcels, and stamp duty on an industrial land transaction is charged as a percentage of consideration — so the absolute saving here scales with the size of the site and lands at the point in the project when no revenue exists yet.
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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 for the anchor project. Sanctioned before registration it means the unit never pays; sanctioned afterwards it is refunded on claim. Both owned and leased premises are covered.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Anchor Unit status is granted by the State at project approval. The waiver itself is administrative: the department verifies the instrument relates to project land or building, then exempts or refunds the duty.
Application Process
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Anchor status
The State accords Anchor Unit status to the project.
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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% — 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?
Units granted Anchor Unit status under the Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
