Startup India Registration
DPIIT recognition to secure income tax exemptions, relaxed bidding norms, and seed funding access.
Overview & Guidelines
DPIIT recognition under the Startup India initiative is a prestige status designed for innovative startups. It provides critical benefits including access to government grants, fast-track intellectual property processing, and income tax exemptions under Section 80-IAC.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Registered as a Private Limited, LLP, or Partnership firm in India
- Incorporated for less than 10 years
- Annual turnover must not have exceeded Rs. 100 Crores in any financial year
- Business model must be innovative, scalable, or generate new employment
Registration Benefits
- 3-year Income Tax holiday exemption under Section 80-IAC (subject to board approval)
- 80% rebate on patent filings and 50% rebate on trademark applications
- Self-certification for environmental and labor compliance laws for 3-5 years
- Easy compliance wind-up (90-day fast-track exit under IBC)
Filing & Certification Steps
The typical process flow our practitioners coordinate on government portals.
Registering the entity on the Startup India portal.
Creating the profile and filling out the DPIIT recognition application form.
Uploading the product/service description and justification of innovation.
Review by the inter-ministerial board and issuance of the DPIIT recognition certificate.
Documents Checklist
Ensure you submit digital copies of these KYC documents and office proofs. Our registration specialists will prepare files and submit them to the registry.