GTP 2021–25

How to apply for Gujarat tourism subsidy

Step-by-step application guide under Gujarat Tourism Policy 2021–25 — registration, approvals, and incentive claims for hotel & resort developers.

Overview — Gujarat tourism subsidy application

Applying for hotel incentives under Gujarat Tourism Policy 2021–25 requires coordination with Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. (TCGL) / Gujarat Tourism. Contact Hotel Subsidy Solutions first — we manage eligibility review, registration sequence, and claim filings so benefits are not lost to wrong filing order.

Step 1: Destination & eligibility check

Confirm your site falls in a High Priority Tourism Destination and meets minimum investment and room/category thresholds before land commitment.

Step 2: Project registration with Gujarat Tourism

Register the tourism unit and prepare DPR, land documents, and entity registration for incentive application.

Step 3: Land transaction & development permission

Complete land purchase/lease and obtain development permission from BMC/ULB/municipality with tourism classification.

Step 4: MoT certification

Obtain Ministry of Tourism category certification for hotel/resort projects as required under investor guidelines.

Step 5: Commercial operations & claims

After COD, file for capital subsidy, stamp duty reimbursement, and electricity duty exemption with supporting invoices and CA certification.

Documents typically required

  • Tourism-classified DPR with eligible FCI and employment projections
  • High Priority Destination eligibility confirmation letter or annexure reference
  • Land ownership / lease documents and development permission from ULB
  • Entity registration, PAN, GST, and bank details
  • MoT category certification for hotel/resort projects
  • Purchase invoices and CA-certified FCI statement for post-COD claims

Where to apply

Applications are submitted through Gujarat Tourism investor portal & online incentive application under Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. (TCGL) / Gujarat Tourism. Official Gujarat tourism portal →

After commercial operations — annual claims

  • Capital subsidy: CA-certified FCI statement + eligible purchase invoices
  • Stamp duty: reimbursement claim with registration documents (where applicable)
  • SGST/GST reimbursement: returns and net tax paid certificates
  • Electricity duty: bills showing exemption period
  • Interest subvention: loan account statements (if applicable)
  • Annual compliance certificates per state policy requirements

Professional advisory

Request a project assessment

Complete the confidential intake below for a structured review under your state's tourism policy. Our team will evaluate applicable incentives, regulatory approvals, and the recommended path forward.

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