Punjab Startup Stamp Duty Refund
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Punjab refunds 100% of the stamp duty a Startup Punjab-registered company pays on registering its MoA/AoA.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Punjab
- Registrations needed
- Private Limited company registration
About this subsidy
Clause 12.7.2 B(5) of Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 gives Punjab-based startups registered with Startup Punjab a full refund of the stamp duty paid on registration of their Memorandum and Articles of Association. It is a straight 100% reimbursement of what was actually paid — the policy sets a percentage, not a rupee ceiling, so the value depends on the duty your incorporation attracted.
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
The entire stamp duty paid when registering the company's MoA and AoA comes back as a reimbursement. Registration with Startup Punjab is the gating condition, so complete that before incorporating if you can, and keep the stamped instrument and the duty receipt for the claim.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
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.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proportion of the duty is refunded?
100% of the stamp duty paid on registration of the MoA/AoA.
Is there a rupee cap?
The clause states no rupee ceiling — it is a full reimbursement of duty actually paid.
Do I need to be registered with Startup Punjab?
Yes, the benefit is for Punjab-based startups registered with Startup Punjab.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
