Startup India (DPIIT) Registration
Get your business recognized by the DPIIT to unlock exclusive tax exemptions, faster patent approvals, and access to government funding.
Overview
The Startup India initiative by the Government of India provides immense benefits to newly incorporated businesses that are focused on innovation, development, or scalable business models. By securing Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognition, startups can enjoy 3 years of income tax exemption, self-certification under labor laws, 80% rebate in patent filing fees, and easy access to alternative investment funds (AIFs) and government tenders.
What is Included in Our Package
Detailed compliance and filing scope managed by JRC corporate experts.
Documents Required to Start
Upload digital files during onboarding. No physical submissions needed.
Corporate Documents
- Certificate of Incorporation (Pvt Ltd / LLP)
- PAN Card of the Company
- List of Directors/Partners with contact details
Business Information
- Link to the website or mobile app (highly recommended)
- Brief write-up on the innovative nature of your product/service
- Details of any patents filed (if applicable)
Step-by-Step Registration Timeline
Our step-by-step advisory workflow.
Step 1: Innovation Assessment
Our experts evaluate your business model to ensure it meets the DPIIT criteria for "innovation" or "scalability".
Step 2: Drafting the Write-up
We draft the mandatory detailed write-up explaining how your startup improves existing processes or solves a problem.
Step 3: Portal Submission
We create your profile on the Startup India portal and submit the application with all attachments.
Step 4: Certification
The DPIIT reviews the application and issues the formal Startup Recognition Certificate.
Key Advantages of DPIIT Recognition
DPIIT registration acts as a gateway to multiple financial and operational benefits for startups.
3-Year Tax Holiday
Recognized startups can apply for a 100% income tax exemption for 3 consecutive years under Section 80-IAC.
IPR & Patent Rebates
Enjoy fast-track tracking of patent applications and an 80% rebate on patent filing fees, plus a 50% rebate on trademark filings.
Angel Tax Exemption
Startups are exempted from Angel Tax under Section 56 of the Income Tax Act for investments received above fair market value.
Easy Public Procurement
DPIIT recognized startups get exemptions from the "prior experience" and "earnest money deposit" criteria in government tenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common regulatory inquiries.
Who is eligible for Startup India registration?▼
Only Private Limited Companies, LLPs, and Registered Partnerships that are less than 10 years old and have an annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 100 Crore are eligible. Proprietorships cannot apply.
Does DPIIT recognition automatically grant tax exemption?▼
No. DPIIT recognition is the first step. To get the 3-year income tax exemption, the recognized startup must make a separate application to the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB).
What qualifies as an "innovative" business?▼
A business is considered innovative if it is developing a new product/service, significantly improving an existing product, or has a highly scalable model with potential for high wealth/employment generation.
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