Government schemes for startups & MSMEs

Grants, collateral-free loans, subsidies and tax benefits from the Centre and states — with eligibility, documents and step-by-step application help.

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80-IACOngoing

Tax Exemption for Startups (Section 80-IAC)

DPIIT & Central Board of Direct Taxes

Eligible DPIIT-recognised startups can claim a deduction of 100% of profits for any 3 consecutive years out of their first 10 years.

Tax benefit100% income-tax holiday for 3 years Details

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