Tamil Nadu Guidance
Ease of Doing Business

Ease of Doing Business

The Government of Tamil Nadu is committed to fostering a seamless and investor-friendly business environment. Backed by robust infrastructure, strong connectivity, and a highly skilled workforce, the State is driving technology-enabled, cross-departmental reforms to simplify regulatory processes and enhance the overall Ease of Doing Business.

What we do

The Ease of Doing Business vertical at Guidance through inter-departmental coordination facilitation to create a transparent, predictable, and business friendly regulatory environment. Our work spans four key areas that support investors through out their business journey in Tamil Nadu.

Facts and figures

Top Achiever in Ease of Doing Business

Tamil Nadu has been ranked consistently among the easiest places to do business in India, due to successful implementation of various EoDB initiatives.

Source: Business Enviroment Ranking 2025 - 29, Economist Intelligence Unit

Top Achiever in Ease of Doing Business

Featured Digital Services

Tamil Nadu Single Window Portal

One stop portal for investors to access 215+ clearances, approvals across 30+ departments in Tamil Nadu.

Biz Buddy

Biz Buddy is Tamil Nadu’s online platform for new and existing investors to address grievances related to approvals, and clearances.

Help Desk

For issues related to the Tamil Nadu Single Window Portal, investors can reach out to our help desk on 1800 258 3878, between 8:30 am to 8:30 pm.

Simplification of compliances

Tamil Nadu continues to implement targeted regulatory reforms, to simplify compliance burden and enhance ease of operations for businesses. Some of the key reforms undertaken to support faster project execution.

Building & Land Use Approvals

Environmental Clearances

Labour & Safety Compliances

Utility Compliances

Decriminalisation

Project Approvals and Land Identification Support

Guidance's dedicated Projects Excellence team assists investors in identifying suitable land parcels and facilitates expeditious clearances across departments to ensure timely project implementation and uninterrupted business operations.

The State further supports investors by offering a range of industrial land and infrastructure options - including long-term leases, built-to-suit developments, ready-to-occupy plug-and-play facilities, and flexible factory spaces, across both government and private industrial parks.

For support regarding pending clearances and land identification, investors can reach out to Project Excellence team at pmc@investtn.in

Government owned land parcels

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SIPCOT Industrial Land ParcelsSIPCOT Industrial Land ParcelsAccess details of large industrial land parcels across Tamil Nadu developed and managed by SIPCOT.Visit
SIDCO Industrial Land ParcelsSIDCO Industrial Land ParcelsExplore industrial plots and estates for small and medium enterprises managed by SIDCO across the State.Visit
TIDEL IT ParksTIDEL IT ParksFind premium office spaces and IT infrastructure in TIDEL’s state-of-the-art technology parks.Visit
ELCOT IT ParksELCOT IT ParksView available office spaces in ELCOT’s IT Parks and Special Economic Zones across Tamil Nadu.Visit
TICEL Bio ParksTICEL Bio ParksDiscover advanced lab and office infrastructure for biotechnology and life sciences enterprises at TICEL Bio Parks.Visit

Implementation of Business Reform Action Plan

Guidance Tamil Nadu coordinated with various State Government Departments for implementation of Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) mandates given by Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of India.

BARP 2026

XX Reforms implemented as per BRAP 2026 guidelines.

BARP 2024

XX Reforms implemented as per BRAP 2024 guidelines.

BARP 2022

XX Reforms implemented as per BRAP 2022 guidelines.

BARP 20-21

XX Reforms implemented as per BRAP 20-21 guidelines.

Our investors believe in us

Company Background
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The State Government’s initiative to simplify the planning permission process through self-certification for industrial buildings, along with the reduction in consent timelines by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, clearly demonstrates a strong commitment to Ease of Doing Business. Compliance reduction and regulatory reforms are taking place, and these measures will significantly accelerate project implementation and enable industries to expand operations with confidence in Tamil Nadu.

Mr. Ponnuswami M

Co-Chair, CII MSME National Council

Other relevant links

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Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act and Rules, 2018
  • The Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018 was enacted to streamline and expedite approvals, clearances, and renewals required for establishing and operating businesses in the State.
  • It provides a statutory backing to the Single Window System, ensuring time-bound delivery of services and accountability across departments, a key reform under the State’s Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) initiatives.
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Comprehensive Land Information Portal (CLIP)
  • CLIP portal helps investors gather complete information pertaining to land ownership, encumbrances, property tax dues, water dues, electricity dues, commercial and legal disputes.
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Meet our team

Christo Laurel

Christo Laurel

Vice President

christo@investtn.in

Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar

Associate Vice President

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Rajavel P

Rajavel P

Associate Vice President

rajavel@investtn.in

Suresh C

Suresh C

Associate Vice President

suresh@investtn.in

Prashanth R

Prashanth R

Associate Vice President

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Dharmesh Babu

Dharmesh Babu

Associate Vice President

dharmesh@investtn.in

Vikranth S

Vikranth S

Associate Vice President

vikranth@investtn.in

Jothi Narayanan

Jothi Narayanan

Senior Manager

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Anish Philip

Anish Philip

Associate

anish@investtn.in

Beula.J

Beula.J

Associate Vice President

beula@investtn.in

Shreyas S

Shreyas S

Senior Manager

shreyas@investtn.in

Sibi Sangamesh

Sibi Sangamesh

Manager

sibi@investtn.in

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