Tamil Nadu MSME Payroll Subsidy

Open all year MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu

Reimbursement

Up to ₹24,000 per employee a year, first 3 years

What it funds: EPF contribution refunded for MSMEs employing over 20 people
Who can apply: Micro enterprise anywhere in Tamil Nadu
Small or medium units in backward blocks or state estates
Employs more than 20 people
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply on the TN MSME incentives portal under Payroll Subsidy
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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