Tax exemption
Income-tax holiday for 3 consecutive years (80-IAC, subject to approval).
Startup India
Everything founders need to know about the Startup India scheme.
What is the Startup India scheme?
Startup India is a Government of India initiative, run by DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), to build a strong ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. Recognised startups get tax benefits, easier compliance, IPR support and access to funding programmes.
Always confirm current rules on the official Startup India portal before applying.
Who can apply for DPIIT recognition?
Entity type
Private limited company, LLP or registered partnership firm.
Age
Up to 10 years from the date of incorporation.
Turnover
Annual turnover not above ₹100 crore in any financial year.
Innovation
Working towards innovation or improvement of products, processes or services.
Key benefits for recognised startups
Self-certification
Self-certify compliance under labour and environment laws.
IPR support
Fast-tracked patents with rebates on filing fees.
Funding access
Fund of Funds and Seed Fund Scheme support.
Public procurement
Relaxed norms for government tenders.
Easy exit
Faster winding-up under the Insolvency Code.
Get recognised in 4 steps
- 1
Incorporate
Register your company or LLP.
- 2
Register on the portal
Create an account on startupindia.gov.in.
- 3
Apply for recognition
Fill the DPIIT form and upload documents.
- 4
Get your certificate
Receive your recognition number.
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