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Startup India / DPIIT
Startup India DPIIT Recognition & Registration
DPIIT recognition unlocks tax holidays, Angel Tax exemption, IP benefits and procurement advantages for eligible startups. We craft a compelling innovation narrative and handle the end-to-end application on the Startup India portal.
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 80-IAC tax exemption application support
Angel Tax — Section 56(2)(viib) exemption guidance
Our Process
STEP 1
Eligibility Check
Confirm entity type, age (<10 years) and turnover (<Rs100Cr).
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
80-IAC Application
File for 3-year tax holiday after DPIIT recognition.
Reviewed by Inter-Ministerial Board
Documents Required
- Certificate of Incorporation (Pvt Ltd / LLP)
- 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 | Pvt Ltd or LLP, < 10 years old, turnover < Rs100Cr |
| Tax Exemption | Section 80-IAC — 3 of first 10 years |
| Angel Tax Exemption | Section 56(2)(viib) — Form 2 |
| Validity | Until 10-year / Rs100Cr threshold breached |
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