Karnataka Startup SGST Reimbursement (Startup Policy 2025 to 2030)

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

Subsidy

50% of net SGST for 7 years, capped at your fixed capital investment

What it funds: Refund of half the net state GST a startup pays, for seven years
Who can apply: Startup registered with KITS under the Karnataka Startup Policy 2025 to 2030
Within 7 years of starting commercial production
Claim within a year after the financial year ends
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Claim yearly through the Startup Karnataka incentives page with GST returns and an affidavit
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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