Karnataka Startup PF and ESI Reimbursement (Startup Policy 2025 to 2030)

Open all year Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka (KITS) Karnataka

Reimbursement

₹3,000 per new employee a month for 2 years, up to ₹12 lakh

What it funds: State pays the employer PF or ESI share for new hires for two years
Who can apply: KITS registered startup operating for not more than 3 years
New jobs on payroll with employer contribution under ₹21,000 a month
Claim within a year of paying the contribution
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Claim through the Startup Karnataka incentives page with PF or ESI challans
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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