Rajasthan Stamp Duty Exemption — 75% Waiver for R&D Centres, GCCs & Test Labs — Frequently Asked Questions

Effectively all of it. A qualifying enterprise is exempted from paying 75% of the stamp duty when the transaction is executed, and the 25% that is paid is later reimbursed. Between the waiver and the refund, the full stamp duty amount is accounted for, so the cost ends up neutral for the applicant.

It is a subsidy, and it is non-dilutive. Nothing needs to be repaid and no stake in the business is surrendered. Strictly speaking it is not a lump-sum cash grant either — the support arrives as a waiver of a statutory charge at the time of the transaction plus reimbursement of what was paid, so the enterprise's stamp duty outgo drops to nil.

Three types: Research & Development (R&D) centres, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and advanced Test labs. An enterprise establishing one of these in Rajasthan is the intended beneficiary. There are no explicit industry restrictions, so eligibility depends on what the facility does rather than which sector the company operates in.

The facility itself has to be set up within Rajasthan. This is a state-specific policy and it does not apply to units established elsewhere. Within that boundary, the scheme is open to enterprises across corporate and legal structures.

There is none. The window is rolling and always open, so applications can be filed at any point during the year rather than against a fixed closing date.

It is an incentive under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024, delivered by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan.

The set typically includes proof of incorporation, detailed project information and your investment plans, along with any specific forms the RIPS 2024 policy mandates. Complete and accurate paperwork is one of the things the reviewing committee weighs, so it pays to assemble it carefully.

The eligibility published for this scheme does not include a DPIIT or MSME registration condition. What the policy focuses on is the type of facility being built and its location in Rajasthan, along with the project meeting the policy's thresholds.

It is not a competitive selection. A dedicated committee within the Government of Rajasthan reviews the application and verifies that the proposed R&D centre, GCC or Test lab meets the definitions and investment thresholds in RIPS 2024, that statutory requirements are satisfied, and that the documentation is complete. Once that is confirmed, the exemption is granted and the reimbursement process begins.

Applications follow the process set out in the RIPS 2024 guidelines and go to the designated state authority that implements the policy. The official portal for Rajasthan investment incentives is https://rajnivesh.rajasthan.gov.in/, and the policy document itself is the place to find the precise forms, submission channel and timelines.

Rajasthan Stamp Duty Exemption — 75% Waiver for R&D Centres, GCCs & Test Labs is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.