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Startup India
Registration

Get your startup recognized by DPIIT under the Startup India Initiative. Avail tax holidays, IPR benefits, self-certification compliance, and funding opportunities.

100% Online Process
5–10 Working Days
3-Year Tax Holiday
Overview

What is Startup India Registration?

Startup India is a flagship Government of India initiative launched in 2016 to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a robust startup ecosystem. Under this initiative, eligible startups can obtain DPIIT recognition, which unlocks a host of benefits including tax holidays, self-certification compliance, and access to a ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds.

An entity is recognized as a startup if it is incorporated as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership, is less than 10 years old from incorporation, and has an annual turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any of the previous financial years. The entity must work towards innovation, development, or improvement of products/processes/services.

Once recognized by DPIIT, the startup becomes eligible for 100% income tax exemption on profits for 3 consecutive years, self-certification under 9 labor and environmental laws, fast-track patent examination, and access to government-funded incubators.

Govt. Recognition

Official DPIIT certification for genuine startups

Tax Holiday

100% tax exemption on profits for 3 years

Easy Compliance

Self-certification under 9 labour & environment laws

Patent Fast-Track

80% rebate & expedited patent examination

Why Choose

Benefits of Startup India Registration

Income Tax Holiday

100% exemption on income tax for 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years from incorporation. Significant savings for early-stage startups focused on growth.

Self-Certification

Startups can self-certify compliance under 6 labour laws and 3 environment laws through the Startup India portal, reducing compliance burden and paperwork significantly.

IPR Benefits

Fast-track patent examination with 80% rebate on patent filing fees. Startups also get 50% rebate on trademark filing fees, protecting your intellectual property affordably.

Fund of Funds

Access to ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds (SIDBI managed). DPIIT-recognized startups can receive funding through Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).

Government Tenders

Startups get exemption from prior experience and turnover requirements in government tenders. No earnest money deposit needed for most government procurement.

Networking & Exposure

Access to startup incubators, accelerators, innovation hubs, and the national startup ecosystem. Regular events, workshops, and investor connect programs.

Requirements

Documents Required

For Startup Recognition

  • Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
  • PAN Card of the entity
  • Board resolution (for companies) or authorization
  • Brief write-up about the startup & innovation
  • Website / product demo / pitch deck link

Eligibility Criteria

  • Entity type: Pvt Ltd / LLP / Registered Partnership
  • Age: Less than 10 years from incorporation
  • Turnover: Less than ₹100 crore annually
  • Innovation focused: Product/process/service improvement
  • Not formed by splitting/reconstruction of existing entity
How It Works

Registration Process

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm entity type, age, turnover & innovation criteria

2

Create Profile

Register on the Startup India portal

3

Submit Application

Fill Form with business details & upload documents

4

DPIIT Review

Application evaluated by the DPIIT team

5

Certificate Issued

Receive DPIIT Startup Recognition certificate

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership firm that is less than 10 years old from its date of incorporation, has a turnover of less than ₹100 crore in any previous financial year, and is working towards innovation, development, or improvement of products/processes/services is eligible.
Eligible startups can avail a 100% income tax holiday on profits for 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years. Additionally, there is an exemption from angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act for eligible startups, provided they file the required declarations.
No, sole proprietorships and unregistered partnerships are not eligible for DPIIT recognition. The entity must be registered as a Private Limited Company (under Companies Act), a Limited Liability Partnership (under LLP Act), or a Registered Partnership Firm (under Partnership Act).
DPIIT recognition is valid for 10 years from the date of incorporation or until the entity's turnover exceeds ₹100 crore, whichever is earlier. The startup must submit an annual report on its website confirming continued compliance with eligibility criteria.

Get Your Startup Recognized

Complete Startup India registration assistance - eligibility check, application filing, and follow-up for DPIIT recognition.