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

It gives back 100% of the stamp duty and transfer duty you paid on the land purchase. The rupee value therefore varies from case to case — it depends on the price of the land and the duties that applied to your transaction — rather than being a fixed grant amount.

The applicant must be an industry in the 'special category' as defined in sections 15.1–15.2 of the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29, and the land concerned must have been bought for industrial use. Both conditions have to be satisfied for a claim to qualify.

Only land acquired for industrial use within Andhra Pradesh qualifies. The duty should have been paid on that specific purchase, and the land should be intended for an industrial unit rather than for any other purpose.

There is no closing date. The incentive operates on a rolling basis throughout the tenure of the Textile Policy 2024-29, subject to the policy guidelines and budget availability, so you can file a claim once your land transaction is complete and documented.

It is a subsidy in the form of a reimbursement. You pay the duties first, then the amount is returned to you after proof of payment and compliance with the scheme conditions. No equity is taken in your business and nothing has to be repaid, so the support is non-dilutive.

The scheme is offered by the Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh, as part of the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29. Applications for reimbursement are reviewed and the amount disbursed by the Department of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Typically you will need proof of the industrial land purchase, the original receipts for the stamp duty and transfer duty you paid, your industrial registration certificates, and any forms or declarations specified in the policy. Since the process is document-driven, keeping the originals of the duty payment receipts is essential.

Start by reading the detailed guidelines in section 15.18 of the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29, then submit a formal application in the prescribed format to the designated authority in the Department of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh, through the channels the policy sets out. Applications can be made through the state incentives portal at https://www.apindustries.gov.in/Incentives/Index.aspx.

No. This is a reimbursement, so you complete the land purchase and pay the stamp duty and transfer duty first. The amount is returned to you after you submit proof of those payments and the authorities verify that the claim complies with the policy conditions.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for AP Land Duty Reimbursement Scheme — 100% Stamp Duty & Transfer Duty Relief, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

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. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

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