Apply for DPIIT recognition under the Startup India initiative — fully online from anywhere in India. Unlock the Section 80-IAC 3-year tax holiday, angel-tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib), 80% IPR fee discount, and fast-track patent examination. Crafted writeup that maximises approval odds.
Check Eligibility →To get DPIIT (Startup India) recognition, the entity must be a Private Limited Company, LLP or Registered Partnership, under 10 years old, with annual turnover below ₹100 crore, working towards innovation or a scalable business model, and not formed by splitting up an existing business. You register on the Startup India portal, apply for DPIIT recognition with incorporation details and a note on your innovation, and receive the Certificate of Recognition. This unlocks a 3-year income-tax exemption under Section 80-IAC (on separate approval), angel-tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib), self-certification on labour/environment laws, IPR fast-tracking and public-procurement relaxations.
DPIIT recognition is granted only to eligible entities working on innovation, improvement of products/services, or scalable business models with high potential for employment generation or wealth creation. The eligibility test is strict — but if you meet all four criteria, recognition is virtually automatic.
DPIIT recognition is more than a certificate — it's a gateway to substantial tangible savings over the company's first decade across taxes, IPR, public procurement and labour-law self-certification, if used fully.
100% income tax exemption on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years of incorporation. Requires a separate Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) approval — we file Form-1 alongside DPIIT.
Premium received on share allotment is not treated as income from other sources — saving up to 31.2% tax (incl. surcharge & cess) on every angel/seed round above fair-market-value premium.
80% rebate on patent filing fees and 50% rebate on trademark fees vs standard rates. Fast-tracked patent examination — saving 12-18 months. Substantial savings if you build a brand or patent portfolio.
For the first 5 years, you can self-certify compliance under 6 labour laws and 3 environmental laws — no inspections unless credible complaint received. Massive overhead saving.
Exemption from prior-turnover and prior-experience criteria in central government tenders. Listing eligibility on GeM Startup Runway, India's largest govt e-marketplace.
Fast-track winding up under Section 59 of the IBC — 90 days vs traditional 12-18 months. Cleaner exit option if the venture doesn't work out.
Recognition is typically granted in 7-15 working days. The 80-IAC tax holiday takes a separate 90-180 day Inter-Ministerial Board review.
We review your COI, MOA/AOA/LLP agreement, financials, and product/service description to confirm DPIIT eligibility before filing — 100% approval-readiness check.
We craft the innovation/scalability writeup, 5-year financial projections, and supporting documents — citing the DPIIT criteria explicitly. This is the #1 reason applications get rejected.
Filing on startupindia.gov.in with full company profile, founder details, product writeup and supporting links. Recognition certificate typically issued in 7-15 working days.
Once DPIIT-recognised, we file Form-1 to the IMB for the 3-year tax holiday — supported by audited financials, business model deck, and innovation justification.
Startup India is centrally administered — your state of incorporation doesn't affect approval rates. We've helped startups across these hubs get recognised:
Incorporate first — DPIIT requires Pvt Ltd / LLP / Partnership.
LLPs are also DPIIT-eligible — lower compliance for early-stage startups.
50% TM fee rebate for DPIIT-recognised startups.
Required for inter-state supply or once turnover crosses threshold.
Combine with DPIIT for compounded benefits.
Yes — DPIIT recognition is 100% online via startupindia.gov.in. We deliver across India without ever meeting clients in person.
DPIIT recognition: 7-15 working days. Section 80-IAC tax holiday: 90-180 days (separate IMB review).
100% income tax exemption on profits for 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years from incorporation. Requires separate IMB approval.
Yes — services are eligible if they involve innovation/improvement, technology, or scalable employment generation. Pure trading/reselling isn't eligible.
Top three reasons: (1) weak innovation/scalability writeup, (2) entity formed by splitting/reconstructing existing business, (3) ineligible structure.
Absolutely — DPIIT recognition specifically removes the angel-tax exposure on premium received. It makes you more attractive to angels.
Free 30-minute eligibility call before we start. We won't take an engagement we can't get approved. WhatsApp or call to schedule.