Salary Reimbursement Scheme
The Salary Reimbursement Scheme, under the Goa Start-up Policy 2025, supports start-ups by reimbursing a portion of the salaries paid to eligible employees. The scheme provides reimbursement for hiring freshers and for employing a workforce comprising at least 60% local employees, subject to the prescribed limits. Implemented by the Start-up Information Technology Promotion Cell (SITPC), the scheme aims to encourage employment generation and promote the hiring of local talent in Goa.
Benefits
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50% salary reimbursement for eligible freshers, up to ₹15,000 per month per recruit, for up to 3 years (maximum 25 employees).
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Up to 25% salary reimbursement for start-ups with 60% local workforce, up to ₹25 lakh per year, for up to 3 years (maximum 25 employees).
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Number of beneficiaries: 100 start-ups per year(selected by SITPC).
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Benefits are subject to approval by SITPC and are not an entitlement.
Eligibility
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Applicant must be a SITPC-certified start-up with a valid start-up certificate.
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Employees should be hired for a period of at least 12 months.
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Employees claimed for reimbursement must be professionals.
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Employees' and Directors' bank accounts must be linked with Aadhaar.
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Only digitally paid eligible expenditure incurred within the policy validity will be considered. Non-digital payments may be considered as per SITPC guidelines.
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Freshers must have completed graduation/post-graduation within the last 2 years.
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Local refers to a person born in Goa, domiciled in Goa for 10 years or more, or the spouse of a Goan through a marriage registered in Goa.
Required Documentation
Address proof of the operational office in Goa
Cancelled cheque of the start-up/incubator/accelerator
Bank statement/certificate showing debit of salary
Degree certificates of employees
Aadhaar card of the employee
Employment contract of employees
Goan proof (Birth Certificate)
HR letter certifying that employment contracts of employee fulfill conditions mentioned in the policy regarding period of contract and work profile
Aadhaar card of the Director/CEO
Salary increment letter of each employee
How to Apply?
Log in to the UDP Goa website.
Select Salary Reimbursement Scheme from the list of schemes.
Click on the Apply button.
You will be automatically redirected to the Goa Online Portal to submit your application.
Scheme
Details & Documents
| S.No. | Document Name | Document Type | Action |
| 1 | Salary Reimbursement Scheme | PDF File | Download |