Incorporate first, then apply for Startup India recognition.
Startup India / DPIIT
Startup India DPIIT Recognition & Registration
DPIIT recognition identifies eligible innovative or scalable startups under the 2026 rules. Recognition can support IP, procurement and scheme benefits; the section 140 tax holiday needs separate eligibility and an Inter-Ministerial Board certificate. We prepare the recognition application and supporting documents.
What's Included
Eligibility review and innovation positioning
Startup India portal profile setup
Business summary and pitch narrative drafting
Innovation, scalability and employment-impact write-up
DPIIT recognition certificate filing and follow-up
Section 140 tax-holiday application support (formerly section 80-IAC)
Valuation guidance for Companies Act allotments, FEMA pricing and ESOPs; angel tax abolished from AY 2025-26
Our Process
STEP 1
Eligibility Check
Confirm eligible entity, innovation and age/turnover limits: 10 years / Rs200 crore; deep-tech 20 years / Rs300 crore.
1 day
STEP 2
Portal Setup
Create startup profile on startupindia.gov.in.
1 day
STEP 3
Application Drafting
Write the business summary, innovation and scalability narrative.
3–5 working days
STEP 4
DPIIT Recognition
Submit application and receive recognition certificate.
2–4 weeks
STEP 5
Section 140 Application (formerly 80-IAC)
Review separate company/LLP eligibility and apply for the IMB certificate; recognition alone is not approval.
Reviewed by Inter-Ministerial Board
Documents Required
- Incorporation or registration certificate (private limited company, registered partnership, LLP or cooperative society)
- PAN of the entity
- List of directors / partners with DIN / DPIN
- Brief description of business, products and services
- Pitch deck or product write-up (innovation focus)
- Website / app / patent / award details (if available)
- Authorisation letter from board / partners
Key Statutory References
| Item | Reference |
|---|---|
| Recognising Body | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) |
| Eligibility | Eligible entities: private limited company, registered partnership, LLP, cooperative; up to 10 years / Rs200 crore (deep-tech: 20 years / Rs300 crore) |
| Tax Exemption | Section 140 (formerly section 80-IAC) — 100% profits for 3 consecutive years of first 10; eligible company/LLP, 1 April 2016 to before 1 April 2030, relevant-year turnover up to Rs100 crore, IMB certificate |
| Angel Tax | Section 56(2)(viib) abolished from 1 April 2025 (AY 2025-26 onwards); no current Form 2 exemption benefit |
| Validity | Until applicable 10-year / Rs200 crore limit exceeded; deep-tech 20-year / Rs300 crore limit |
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