Get DPIIT Recognition under the Startup India initiative. Unlock the Section 80-IAC 3-year tax holiday, angel tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib), 80% IPR fee discount and self-certification under labour & environment laws.
Apply for DPIIT →To obtain 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 model, and not formed by splitting an existing business. You create a profile 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 holiday under Section 80-IAC (on separate approval), angel-tax exemption, 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 or services with high potential for employment generation or wealth creation.
100% income tax exemption on profits for 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years (separate Section 80-IAC application).
Exemption under Section 56(2)(viib) — premium received on share allotment is not treated as income for tax purposes.
80% rebate on patent fees, 50% rebate on trademark fees. Fast-tracked patent examination.
Self-certify compliance under 9 labour and environmental laws for the first 5 years — exempted from inspections.
Exemption from prior turnover and EMD requirements in central government tenders. Listing on GeM Startup Runway.
Fast-track winding up under Section 59 of the IBC — 90 days vs traditional 12-18 months.
Recognition is typically granted in 7-15 working days. 80-IAC takes a separate 90-180 day Inter-Ministerial Board review.
We review COI, MoA/AoA/LLP agreement, financials and product/service to confirm DPIIT eligibility before filing.
Drafting the innovation/scalability writeup, business plan, financial projections and supporting documents.
Filing on startupindia.gov.in with full company profile, founder details, product writeup and supporting links.
DPIIT certificate issued. We also file the optional 80-IAC tax holiday application via Form-1 to the IMB.
The official Government of India certification of an entity as an eligible startup under the Startup India initiative. Issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
Pvt Ltd, LLP or Registered Partnership; under 10 years old; turnover < ₹100 cr; working on innovation or scalable employment-generating business.
100% income tax exemption on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years from incorporation. Requires separate IMB approval after DPIIT recognition.
Yes — services are eligible if they involve innovation/improvement, technology or scalable employment generation.
DPIIT is recognition. 80-IAC is the tax holiday — granted only after a separate review by an Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB).
A weak innovation note is the #1 reason for DPIIT rejection. We craft a compliant writeup that maximises approval odds.