The “Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)” is an umbrella initiative launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, effective from August 7, 2020, to August 6, 2025. It supports MSMEs in Gujarat by encouraging entrepreneurship and providing necessary infrastructure support.
The Assistance in Rent to MSEs component provides financial aid to Micro and Small Enterprises that operate in rented or leased industrial sheds for manufacturing activities, aiming to ease infrastructure-related cost burdens.
Benefits
• Financial Support: Reimbursement of 65% of actual rent paid
• Maximum Limit: Up to ₹1,00,000/- per annum
• Duration: Maximum assistance period of 5 years
Eligibility
• The enterprise must be a Micro or Small Enterprise (MSE)
• Must be engaged in manufacturing activities only
• Must have acquired a rented or leased industrial shed
• The shed owner must legally own and possess the property
• The unit must be utilizing electricity/power for its manufacturing
• Assistance is applicable from the rent deed date or 3 months before the production date, whichever is later
Application Process
Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP)
Step 2: Click on “New Investor Registration” and fill out the registration form
Step 3: Submit the form and verify your email ID using the link received
Step 4: Complete the registration successfully
Post-Registration Process:
Step 1: Login using your registered credentials
Step 2: Navigate to the rent assistance section and fill in all required details
Step 3: Upload the necessary documents and submit the application
Documents Required
• Udyam/IEM/LOI Registration Certificate
• Constitution documents of the enterprise
• SC/ST proof (if applicable)
• CA Certificate for fixed capital investment
• Shareholding pattern (if applicable)
• Rent/Lease agreement and rent receipts
• PAN card of lessor
• Property ownership documents of shed owner
• Approved building plan from competent authority
• Electricity bill
• Undertaking regarding support from GoG/GoI
• PAN card of enterprise, promoters/directors/partners
• GST registration (if applicable)
• CA Certified Balance Sheet or Annual Report
• Bank Statement showing rent payments
• Cancelled cheque for RTGS
• Board Resolution/POA/Consent Letter
• Declaration that lessor is not a family member
• Other supporting documents (if any)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the “Scheme for Assistance to MSMEs”?
A: A Gujarat state initiative to empower and financially assist MSMEs across various verticals including rent reimbursement.
Q: What is the duration of this scheme?
A: The scheme is active from August 7, 2020, to August 6, 2025.
Q: What is the purpose of the rent assistance component?
A: To help MSEs by reducing their financial burden through rent reimbursement for industrial sheds.
Q: Who can apply for this benefit?
A: Micro and Small Enterprises engaged in manufacturing and operating from a rented or leased shed.
Q: What percentage of rent is reimbursed?
A: 65% of the rent is reimbursed, subject to a cap of ₹1,00,000 per year.
Q: How long can an enterprise receive assistance?
A: For up to 5 years from the eligible date.
Q: From when is the rent assistance applicable?
A: From the rent deed date or 3 months prior to starting production, whichever is later.
Q: Are service or trading enterprises eligible?
A: No, only manufacturing units are eligible under this component.
Q: Is electricity consumption mandatory?
A: Yes, the unit must be consuming power for its manufacturing process.