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Gujarat Government Subsidy for IT / ITeS – Consultant Services

Expert Support to Help You Get Maximum Benefits Under the IT/ITeS Policy 2022–27

The Government of Gujarat has launched one of India’s most attractive subsidy schemes to promote IT & ITeS companies, startups, and tech-led businesses. If you plan to start or expand your IT business in Gujarat, you can access substantial financial support — and we help you apply and get approvals in the simplest, fastest way.

Our consulting team provides end-to-end support from eligibility checks to post-approval compliance.

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Who Can Benefit?

Simple explanation of eligibility for new and expansion IT/ITeS units.

New Unit

  • Start operations in Gujarat after 7 Feb 2022
  • Minimum 10 employees on payroll
  • Companies relocating to Gujarat are eligible

Expansion Unit

  • Existing unit in Gujarat with minimum 10 employees
  • Increase employee count by 50% of last 1-year average
  • Clarifications for incremental support may apply

Key Incentives & Benefits

1

CAPEX Support (Setup Cost Subsidy)

Get up to 25% of your total investment back — maximum ₹50 crore. Paid in 20 quarterly installments.

  • Construction of office building (capped at ₹3,000 per sq. ft., calculated at 60 sq. ft. per employee)
  • Computers, servers, software & networking
  • Furniture, AC, electrification & office equipment
  • Stamp duty + registration fees for office/land
  • Equipment for captive renewable energy (solar/wind)
2

OPEX Support (Running Cost Subsidy)

Get up to 15% of eligible annual expenses — up to ₹20 crore per year, for 5 years.

  • Office rent (up to ₹50 per sq. ft.)
  • Internet/Bandwidth bills (GST valid)
  • Cloud hosting charges (AWS, Azure, Google etc.)
  • Power tariff expenditure
  • Patent filing fees (up to ₹5 lakh per patent — max 10 patents/year)
  • (For expansion units, support is expected only on incremental expenses → awaiting clarification.)
3

Employment Generation Incentive (Salary Support)

For every new local employee you hire and retain for 1 year:

  • Male employee: 50% of 1 month CTC (up to ₹50,000)
  • Female employee: 50% of 1 month CTC (up to ₹60,000)
  • This benefit is one-time per employee across entire Gujarat and is tracked using Aadhaar.
4

Interest Subsidy

7% interest subsidy on term loan, for 5 years. Maximum ₹1 crore per year. Loan must be used for building construction, computers, software, networking equipment, and other fixed assets. (Clarification awaited on loan for office purchase.)

5

Atmanirbhar Gujarat Rojgar Sahay (EPF Refund)

EPF employer contribution reimbursed for 5 years: 100% for female employees, 75% for male employees, capped at 12% of Basic + DA + Retaining allowance.

6

Electricity Duty Incentive

Entire electricity duty refunded for 5 years. Approx benefit: ₹2 per unit.

7

Co-working Space Subsidy

If you start in a government-approved co-working IT space:

  • Years 1–2: 50% of seat rent (up to ₹10,000/seat/month)
  • Years 3–5: 25% of seat rent (up to ₹5,000/seat/month)
  • Perfect for startups & small tech companies.
8

Upskilling Benefit for IT Talent

Government reimburses part of course fees for globally recognized ICT courses: Up to ₹50,000 per course or 50% of fee, whichever is lower. For students & working professionals in Gujarat. Paid directly under DBT mode.

9

Mega Project Benefits (Special Category)

Bigger incentives for companies with investment above ₹250 crore OR direct employment of 2,000 IT employees. (Customized incentives available.)

Eligible IT / ITeS Businesses

You can apply if your business is related to:

  • Software development
  • Web / App / ERP development
  • IT consulting
  • IT-enabled services
  • BPO / KPO / Call center
  • Digital marketing
  • Cloud services / Data processing
  • AI / ML / Automation services
  • Fintech / SaaS
  • Tech-based startups

Our Professional Consultancy Services

We offer complete end-to-end subsidy support:

  • Eligibility checking
  • Project planning & investment structuring
  • Document checklist & preparation
  • Project Report / DPR preparation
  • Online application filing
  • Coordination with government departments
  • Follow-up until final approval
  • Post-approval compliance support

We ensure maximum subsidy and smooth approval.

Why Choose Us?

  • Deep expertise in Gujarat IT/ITeS Policy
  • Simple, no-jargon guidance
  • Fast processing & dedicated team
  • Strong background in government subsidies
  • Transparent and professional approach

Frequently Asked Questions

IT Subsidy Guidance

Ready to Claim Your IT / ITeS Subsidy in Gujarat?

Whether you are a startup, MNC, SME, or growing IT company, this scheme can significantly reduce your setup cost, running cost, and hiring cost.

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