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Registrations & Start-up

Startup India recognition

DPIIT recognition for eligible entities and the application for the startup tax holiday.

DPIITInter-Ministerial Board

Overview

Typical time2–4 weeks
Documents6 to upload
DeliveredOnline · client portal
Reviewed bySenior expert

DPIIT recognition for eligible entities and the application for the startup tax holiday.

What's included

  • Eligibility check (age of entity and turnover limits)
  • DPIIT recognition application with innovation write-up
  • Application to the Inter-Ministerial Board for the 80-IAC tax holiday
  • Angel-tax and self-certification guidance

Information we need

You fill this in at checkout after signing in. Fields marked * are mandatory. Ordering for a client of yours? Enter their details – the invoice can go to you or directly to them.

Entity KYC

  • Type of entity *
  • Legal name (or proposed name) *
  • Trade / brand name optional
  • PAN of the entity optional
  • GSTIN optional
  • CIN / LLPIN / registration no. optional
  • Date of incorporation / birth optional
  • Registered / business address optional
  • City optional
  • State *
  • PIN code optional
  • Email *
  • Mobile *

For Startup India recognition

  • Date of incorporation optional
  • Innovation / scalable business model (2–3 lines) optional
  • Turnover last year (₹) optional
  • Website or pitch deck link optional

Documents usually needed

Upload these in the client portal after ordering – scans or clear phone photos are fine.

  • Certificate of incorporation or registration
  • PAN of the entity
  • Write-up on the product, innovation and scalability
  • Pitch deck or website link
  • Details of directors or partners
  • Funding details, if any

As per law

Law and sections

  • DPIIT notification G.S.R. 127(E) dated 19 February 2019 (definition of startup)
  • Section 80-IAC of the Income-tax Act (tax holiday) – approval by the Inter-Ministerial Board

Who must comply

  • Private company, LLP or registered partnership firm, up to 10 years from incorporation
  • Turnover not above ₹100 crore in any year; working on innovation or a scalable business model
  • Not formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business

Time limits

  • Recognition can be applied for at any time while eligible; the 80-IAC deduction is for 3 consecutive years out of the first 10

If it is missed

  • Recognition can be withdrawn if information is wrong; tax benefits are lost when eligibility ends

General information based on the law as at October 2026. Rules and due dates change, so we confirm the current position before starting your work.

How it works

  1. Add to cartAdd this and any other services you need.
  2. Sign in or create your accountContinue with Google, or register with email – mobile and email are verified once.
  3. Entity KYC & service detailsFor your business or a client of yours. Choose who gets the GST invoice.
  4. Pay securelyBank transfer or UPI – the invoice is emailed instantly.
  5. Upload documents & trackUpload the checklist in the client portal; an expert starts and you see every step.
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