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We assist companies, developers and data-centre operators to secure and maximise benefits under the Maharashtra Information Technology & ITeS Policy, 2023 — including registration, LoI / De-novo LoI procedures, MAHITI single-window filings, stamp-duty and electricity duty exemptions, power tariff concessions, certification & patent reimbursements, and other sector-specific supports.

Summary of Incentives under Maharashtra IT & ITeS Policy 2023

Benefit

Quantum of Benefit

Eligible Units / Zone

Key Conditions / Remarks

Stamp Duty Exemption

100 % for transactions in Public/Private IT Parks & expansions outside Zone I • 75 % for Public IT Parks in Zone I • 50 % for Private IT Parks in Zone I • 100 % for SEZ / STPI units • 75 % for merger/demerger of registered units

New and expanding IT/ITeS/AVGC/Data Centre/Emerging Tech Units

Valid Commencement/RERA approval mandatory • Existing units must invest ≥ 25 % additional F.C.I. for expansion • Non-commencement or breach attracts recovery with penalty

Power Rationalisation Benefit

Reimbursement of 25 % of retrofitting cost or ₹ 10 lakh (whichever lower)

All IT & ITeS Units undertaking energy-efficiency retrofits

Subject to study and implementation of energy-efficiency equipment

Electricity Duty Exemption

10 years (Z-I) • 15 years (Z-II) • Permanent for SEZ/STPI export units

New IT/ITeS units registered with DoI / STPI / Competent Authority

Begins from date of production • Own-use IT parks eligible for same period • No refund of past payments

Certification Assistance

Reimbursement 50 % of cost up to ₹ 5 lakh

Micro & Small IT units

For CMM Level 2+, ISO 27001, COPC, e-SCM certifications

Market Development Assistance

50 % of space rent for approved exhibitions up to ₹ 3 lakh per unit (2 events lifetime)

IT/ITeS MSMEs & Start-ups

Exhibitions by NASSCOM / ITPO approved by DoI

Patent Assistance

50 % of cost up to ₹ 5 lakh (per Indian patent) / ₹ 10 lakh (per international)

IT & ITeS MSMEs

Payable on successful grant during lifetime of unit

Power Tariff & Open Access

Supply at industrial tariff under MERC orders • ₹ 1 / unit subsidy for AVGC & Emerging Tech units (5 years)

IT & ITeS, AVGC, Emerging Tech Units outside Zone I

MIDC acts as distributor in MIDC areas • Open Access permitted for IT parks

Property Tax Rebate

Property tax at par with residential rates

All IT/ITeS units

Advisory to local bodies for implementation

Rental Assistance

Quantum to be decided by Empowered Committee

New entrepreneur units in urban areas

To provide affordable office space

Anchor Unit Subsidy (AVGC)

25 % of fixed capital investment up to ₹ 25 Cr over 5 years

First 3 AVGC units investing ≥ ₹ 50 Cr & employing ≥ 50 persons

Paid annually over 5 years

Capital Subsidy (AVGC)

20 % on capital investment up to ₹ 25 lakh over 3 years

New AVGC units employing ≥ 10 persons

Includes hardware & equipment cost

Skill Development Assistance (AVGC)

Reimbursement 25 % of course fee up to ₹ 50,000 (domestic) / ₹ 1 lakh (international)

AVGC employees in super-specialised roles

Certificate upload on MAHITI portal required

Capital Subsidy (Emerging Tech)

20 % of hardware/software investment up to ₹ 1 Cr over 5 years

First 50 Emerging Tech units (min ₹ 5 Cr investment & ≥ 20 local employees)

Land and building cost excluded

Recruitment Assistance (Emerging Tech)

₹ 2.5 lakh for hiring 50 local students per unit

New Emerging Tech units

Paid on verification via MAHITI portal

Critical Infrastructure Fund

State funded support for roads, power sub-stations, drainage connecting IT parks

Public & Private IT parks, clusters

Proposal through DoI → Empowered Committee approval → execution by agency

Green IT Awards

Annual recognition for 10 + categories of IT/ITeS performance

IT & ITeS units operating in Maharashtra

Entries by 1 Aug each year to DoI

Notes

  • Zone I: Mumbai & Pune Metropolitan Regions.
  • Zone II: Rest of Maharashtra, including Aspirational and No-Industry Districts.
  • Units registered under the Directorate of Industries or STPI are required to file claims via the MAHITI Portal, the unified single-window system for registration, LoI / De-novo applications, and incentive claims.

Documents generally required (sample list)

  • Company incorporation documents, PAN, GST registration.
  • Project/Unit plan, built-up area details and occupancy certificate / commencement certificate / RERA approvals (stamp duty/exemption conditions).
  • Investment proof (CAPEX invoices), employment projections and pay-roll evidence.
  • Technical specifications (for data centres: IT power capacity, tier design parameters) where requested.
  • Invoices & proof of expenditure (for certification, patent, market assistance).

Typical application workflow (practical steps)

  1. Initial intake & document checklist.
  2. Eligibility memo & benefits estimate.
  3. Preparation of application (LoI / Unit registration / Incentive claim).
  4. Submission on MAHITI or to the prescribed authority; payment of applicable fees/challans (e.g., ₹5,000 application fee for LoI filings as per policy).
  5. Departmental processing — inspections / clarifications (we manage responses).
  6. Sanction & issuance of registration / LoI / incentive order.
  7. Ongoing compliance, reporting, and claim disbursement.

Why Engage Us

  • Specialist CA & Regulatory Team: Chartered Accountants with hands-on experience in Industrial Policy, Customs, FTP, and State Incentive frameworks.
  • Proven Track Record: Successfully assisted multiple clients in securing registration, LoI, and incentive disbursals under state and central schemes.
  • Practical Compliance Focus: Every application is structured for long-term sustainability — minimizing post-sanction adjustments, audit queries, or recovery risks.
  • Hands-on MAHITI Expertise: Direct experience with portal filings, inspection coordination, and follow-up with Directorate of Industries and MIDC.
  • Comprehensive Documentation Support: Preparation of eligibility matrices, benefit computations, and draft annexures in formats prescribed under the IT Policy and MAHITI guidelines.
  • Advisory Beyond Filing: We provide strategic structuring advice — whether to operate as IT/ITeS, Data Centre, or Emerging-Tech unit — to maximize available benefits while ensuring legal defensibility.
  • Transparent & Time-bound Execution: Defined milestones, progress tracking, and full visibility for clients at every stage from assessment to disbursement.