Internet Subsidy Scheme (Goa IT Policy Schemes)
"Internet Subsidy Scheme" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Internet Subsidy to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. 25% reimbursement on high-speed bandwidth, subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,00,000 per annum whichever is lower. All the New and Existing Units having their operations in Goa are eligible. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa's IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units and a preferred destination for their investment and expansion.
Benefits
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Subsidy provided is 25% reimbursement of high-speed bandwidth charges.
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Maximum subsidy allowed is INR 5 lakh per annum per Unit.
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Subsidy provided is whichever is lower (25% or ₹5 lakh).
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Subsidy provided for maximum period of 3 years.
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Subsidy period starts from:
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Date of commencement of operations OR Date of policy notification (Whichever is later).
Eligibility
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Units must operate in Goa (new or existing).
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Eligible entities: Proprietorship, Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, Partnership Firm, or LLP.
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Bank accounts of the unit and partners/directors must be linked with Aadhaar.
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Udyog Aadhaar is required to avail scheme benefits.
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Units will be evaluated annually to verify eligibility.
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Units receiving similar incentives under other Goa Government policies are not eligible.
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Scheme provisions are not binding assurances from the Government.
Required Documentation
Copy of Incorporation Certificate
Copy of new unit registration document/certificate
Copies of PAN, Aadhaar and GST TIN
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Copy of first bill generated showing the date of commencement of operations or other relevant document
Copies of internet bills for the period for which incentive is being claimed. Bills should clearly show the name and address of the unit
Proof of payment of the bills
How to Apply?
Select Internet Subsidy Scheme from the list of schemes.
Click on the Apply button.
You will be automatically redirected to the Goa Online Portal to submit your application.
Log in to the UDP Goa website.