Startup India Recognition — Unlock the Benefits You've Earned.
DPIIT recognition under the Startup India initiative opens the door to tax exemptions, easier compliance, and funding access. We handle eligibility checks, documentation, and the application itself.
Contact UsThe Startup India initiative, run by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), recognises eligible entities as 'startups' and grants them access to income tax exemptions under Section 80-IAC, exemption from angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib), self-certification under labour and environment laws, easier public procurement norms, and faster patent examination. Recognition is granted to private limited companies, LLPs, and registered partnership firms incorporated within the last 10 years with annual turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any financial year, provided the entity is working towards innovation or improvement of products, processes or services with high potential for employment or wealth creation.
Recognition itself does not automatically grant the 80-IAC tax holiday — that requires a separate application to the Inter-Ministerial Board after recognition is obtained. We advise founders on both stages: getting DPIIT recognised, and then assessing eligibility for the tax exemption that follows.
The application requires a certificate of incorporation, a description of the business demonstrating innovation or scalability, and details of directors/partners. Applications that describe the business in generic terms are more likely to attract clarification queries; we help frame the write-up to reflect genuine eligibility criteria clearly.
Our Startup India Services
Eligibility Assessment
Review of incorporation date, turnover, and business activity against DPIIT's innovation and scalability criteria before filing.
DPIIT Application Filing
Preparation and submission of the recognition application on the Startup India portal with the required write-up and declarations.
Business Description Drafting
Framing the innovation/scalability narrative that DPIIT applications require, based on your actual business model.
Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption Application
Post-recognition application to the Inter-Ministerial Board for the 3-year income tax holiday, where eligible.
Angel Tax Exemption (Section 56)
Advisory and declaration filing for exemption from angel tax on share premium received from resident investors.
Self-Certification Advisory
Guidance on availing self-certification under applicable labour and environmental laws once recognised.
Query & Clarification Response
Handling any clarification requests raised by DPIIT during processing to keep the application moving.
Post-Recognition Compliance
Advisory on maintaining eligibility — turnover thresholds, the 10-year recognition window, and annual disclosures.
Our Process
Eligibility Check
We confirm incorporation type, date, and turnover fall within DPIIT's criteria before any application is drafted.
Documentation & Write-Up
Certificate of incorporation, PAN, and a business description addressing innovation/scalability are prepared.
Portal Application
The recognition application is filed on the Startup India portal along with authorised signatory declarations.
Query Resolution
If DPIIT raises a clarification on the business description or documents, we respond within the given timeline.
Recognition & Next-Step Advisory
On recognition, we advise whether to proceed with the 80-IAC tax exemption application and angel tax exemption.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to get DPIIT recognised?
We'll check your eligibility, draft the business write-up, and file the application — then help you assess the 80-IAC tax exemption that follows.
