Startup India (DPIIT) Recognition
Unlock tax reliefs, IPR support, procurement relaxations, and funding pathways with DPIIT recognition and structured guidance.
Overview
DPIIT Startup India Recognition unlocks central benefits such as simplified compliance, IPR support, public procurement relaxations, angel tax relief, a 3-year income-tax holiday under Section 80-IAC (subject to approval), and access to seed funding via SISFS and allied initiatives.
Self-certification under select labour & environmental laws
IPR support and expedited examination with fee rebates
Angel tax relief for eligible DPIIT-recognized startups
80-IAC 100% tax exemption for 3 years (subject to approvals)
Relaxations in public procurement norms
Access to SISFS and Fund of Funds pathways
Eligibility Criteria
- Entity type: Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership
- Incorporated within the last 10 years from the date of application
- Annual turnover has not exceeded ₹100 crore in any financial year
- Not formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business
- Working towards innovation, development, or improvement with scalability
- DPIIT recognition application with accurate declarations
Required Documents
- Certificate of Incorporation and entity details (Company/LLP/Partnership)
- PAN of entity and KYC details of founders/directors/partners
- Brief note on innovation, development, or improvement with scalability
- Registered office details and basic profile information on the portal
- Website/app/product links and any relevant IP or traction (if available)
Simple Process
Easy steps to get started
Create Portal Account
Register on the Startup India portal and complete entity and founder profiles with accurate details.
Apply for DPIIT Recognition
Fill the recognition form, add innovation write-up, upload incorporation docs, and submit declarations.
Post-Recognition Actions
Apply for angel tax relief if applicable and prepare for the 80-IAC tax holiday application subject to eligibility.
Leverage Schemes & Funding
Explore SISFS via eligible incubators and align for Fund of Funds and procurement opportunities.
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