AP Land Duty Reimbursement Scheme — 100% Stamp Duty & Transfer Duty Relief

The AP Land Duty Reimbursement Scheme is a state subsidy created under the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29. It returns the whole amount an eligible textile unit has spent on stamp duty and transfer duty when it acquires land for industrial purposes — a 100% reimbursement, with no partial slab or cap stated.

The scheme is offered by the Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and claims are examined by the Department of Industries. It is one of the incentives bundled into the Textile Policy 2024-29, aimed at units the policy places in the 'special category', as defined in sections 15.1–15.2 of that policy.

Why the state does this: duty charges on a land purchase fall due upfront, before a unit is built or earns a rupee, and they can be a real drag on project viability. Refunding them in full lowers the cost of entering Andhra Pradesh for a textile manufacturer, whether the unit is being set up from scratch or expanded, and makes industrial land acquisition more affordable for investors.

There is no closing date. The incentive runs on a rolling basis across the tenure of the policy, subject to the guidelines and budget availability attached to it.

• 100% reimbursement of stamp duty paid on land bought for industrial use
• 100% reimbursement of transfer duty on the same purchase
• Open to 'special category' industries defined in sections 15.1–15.2 of the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29
• Applies to land acquired specifically for industrial purposes in Andhra Pradesh
• No deadline — applications are accepted on a rolling basis
• Claims verified and disbursed by the Department of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Eligibility rests on two conditions, and both must hold.

• Industry classification: the applicant has to be an industry in the 'special category', as defined in sections 15.1–15.2 of the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29.
• Purpose of the land: the property must have been bought for industrial use, and the purchase must fall within Andhra Pradesh.

If the unit does not meet the special category definition under the policy, or if the land was acquired for something other than industrial use, the claim does not qualify — the reimbursement is tied to the transaction itself, so the duty paid must relate to an industrial land purchase.

AP Land Duty Reimbursement Scheme — 100% Stamp Duty & Transfer Duty Relief is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

AP Land Duty Reimbursement Scheme — 100% Stamp Duty & Transfer Duty Relief accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

• 100% reimbursement of the stamp duty paid on the land purchase.
• 100% reimbursement of the transfer duty paid on the same transaction.

Because the scheme covers the entire duty amount, the rupees actually released depend on the value of the land and the duties that applied to that particular deal. That is why the payout is described as varying rather than as a fixed sum.

The practical effect is a direct reduction in the upfront capital expenditure of the project. Money that would otherwise be locked into transaction charges stays with the business and can go towards plant, machinery or working capital instead.

Along with the cash benefit, the incentive comes with a defined policy framework under the Textile Policy 2024-29, giving applicants a documented, rule-based route to claim what they are owed rather than a discretionary concession.

AP Land Duty Reimbursement Scheme — 100% Stamp Duty & Transfer Duty Relief is offered by Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

There is no competitive round and no ranking of applicants. Assessment is purely administrative.

• Claims are placed before the Department of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh, which reviews each one.
• Officials check the submitted documents against the conditions laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29.
• The verification confirms three things: that the applicant holds 'special category' status, that the land was purchased for industrial use, and that stamp duty and transfer duty were genuinely paid.
• The department may conduct a site visit or ask the applicant for additional information before taking a decision.
• Once the claim is approved, the reimbursement amount is processed and disbursed.

Before you apply to AP Land Duty Reimbursement Scheme — 100% Stamp Duty & Transfer Duty Relief, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.