Stamp duty exemption scope
Karnataka Tourism Policy 2024–29 exempts stamp duty and registration charges on land sale and lease documents for registered tourism projects. Loan document registration for project finance also qualifies for exemption.
Unlike Gujarat's reimbursement model, Karnataka provides upfront exemption — reducing cash outlay at land acquisition. Apply through the Department of Tourism before executing the land transaction.
Covered instruments
| Document | Benefit | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| Land sale deed | 100% stamp duty exempt | Tourism project registration |
| Land lease deed | 100% stamp duty exempt | Tourism project registration |
| Loan registration | 100% exempt | Loan for registered tourism project |
| Registration charges | Exempted | File before sub-registrar appointment |
DocumentLand sale deed
Benefit100% stamp duty exempt
PrerequisiteTourism project registration
DocumentLand lease deed
Benefit100% stamp duty exempt
PrerequisiteTourism project registration
DocumentLoan registration
Benefit100% exempt
PrerequisiteLoan for registered tourism project
DocumentRegistration charges
BenefitExempted
PrerequisiteFile before sub-registrar appointment
Application timing
- Contact Tourism Investment Facilitation Cell for project classification
- Register tourism project under KTP 2024–29 before land transaction
- Submit stamp duty exemption application with land details and entity documents
- Obtain exemption certificate before sub-registrar registration appointment
- Retain copies for annual subsidy claims and compliance audits
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