Market Support Scheme for Smaller Business Units (Pre-Approval) (Goa IT Policy Schemes)
Launched in 2018, the "Market Support Scheme for Smaller Business Units" 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 Market Support to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. A reimbursement of 50% of the exhibition rental cost for will be provided for participating in national/ international exhibitions, limited to 9 square meters of space. 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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Reimbursement of 50% of exhibition rental cost
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Limited to maximum 9 square metres exhibition space
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Subsidy provided only after Government approval
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Subsidy provided only for approved exhibitions
Eligibility
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Smaller Business Units must operate in Goa.
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Eligible entities: Proprietorship, Private Ltd., Public Ltd., Partnership, or LLP.
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Unit and partners/directors’ bank accounts must be linked with Aadhaar.
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Udyog Aadhaar is required to claim benefits.
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Pre-approval from the Committee is required before attending an exhibition.
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Units receiving similar incentives under other Goa Government policies are not eligible.
Required Documentation
Copy of Incorporation certificate and unit registration certificate.
Copies of PAN, Aadhaar and GST documents
Copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA & AOA).
Copy of first bill or document showing commencement of operations.
Brochure or details of the exhibition showing rental charges.
Copy of participation certificate for the event.
Proof of payment of rental charges.
How to Apply?
Log in to the UDP Goa website.
Select Market Support Scheme for Smaller Business Units from the list of schemes.
Click on the Apply button.
You will be automatically redirected to the Goa Online Portal to submit your application.