Startup India (DPIIT) Registration
Get 3 years tax exemption and access to Rs 10,000 crore funding support ecosystem.
Get official government recognition as a startup and unlock tax benefits, funding access, faster patent approvals, and self-certification for compliance. Valid for 10 years. Certificate in 2-3 days. Starting at Rs 999.
What is Startup India Recognition?
Startup India (DPIIT Recognition) is official certification from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) that gives your startup access to tax exemptions, government funding opportunities, easier compliance, and fast-track intellectual property support.
Recognition is valid for 10 years from incorporation and can unlock high-value benefits including income tax holiday eligibility, patent fee rebate, and access to startup funding schemes.
Top 8 Benefits You Get
- 3 Years Income Tax Exemption: Choose any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years, subject to IMB approval.
- Fund of Funds Access: Startup ecosystem access through SIDBI-backed and SEBI-registered AIF channels.
- Startup India Seed Fund: Grant/debt/equity support through eligible incubators.
- Patent and Trademark Benefits: Up to 80% patent fee rebate and support for fast-track processing.
- Self-Certification for Compliance: Relief under specified labor/environment laws for eligible periods.
- Angel Tax Relief Context: Recognition improves investor confidence and startup credibility.
- Government Tender Benefits: Relaxation in experience/turnover criteria and EMD benefits where applicable.
- Faster Exit Options: Enables easier winding-up pathways under applicable framework.
Eligibility Criteria
- Entity Type: Private Limited, LLP, or Registered Partnership
- Age: Incorporated less than 10 years ago
- Turnover: Should not have exceeded Rs 100 crores in any financial year
- Innovation: Working on innovative product, service, or process
- Original Entity: Should not be formed by splitting an existing business
Our Startup India Registration Packages
BASIC PACKAGE - Rs 999
- Application preparation
- Document review
- Portal filing support
- Certificate download support
- Timeline: 3-5 days
PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE - Rs 2,499 (Recommended)
- Everything in Basic
- Innovation description drafting
- Application quality optimization
- IMB tax exemption guidance
- Email and phone support
- Timeline: 2-3 days
PREMIUM PACKAGE - Rs 4,999
- Everything in Professional
- IMB application filing support
- Pitch deck preparation
- Scheme eligibility analysis
- Seed fund application support
- Dedicated startup advisor
- Timeline: 2-3 days + IMB support
Government registration is free. We charge only for professional service.
Documents Required
- Certificate of Incorporation (Pvt Ltd/LLP/Partnership)
- PAN of entity
- Business description with innovation focus
- Company logo (optional)
- Website/social media links (optional)
- Funding details (if any)
Note: Entity must already be incorporated. Proprietorship is not eligible.
Simple Registration Process
- Step 1: Entity check (5 minutes)
- Step 2: Innovation description drafting (about 1 day)
- Step 3: Application filing (same day)
- Step 4: DPIIT review (2-3 days)
- Step 5: Certificate issuance and download
Total time: 2-5 working days
After Recognition: Tax Exemption Process
DPIIT recognition is the first step. The 3-year income tax exemption requires separate IMB (Inter-Ministerial Board) approval.
Support includes business plan, pitch deck, financial projections, innovation documentation, and IMB filing guidance.
IMB timeline: 2-4 months
Why Choose Us?
- High approval-focused drafting approach
- Fast 2-3 day processing support
- Specialized innovation description support
- IMB assistance for tax exemption journey
- Post-recognition scheme guidance
- Trusted by 1000+ startup founders
Common Rejection Reasons (We Help Prevent)
- Poor or generic innovation description
- Replication without clear differentiation
- Incorrect entity type
- Incomplete documents or weak narrative
- Business formed by splitting existing entity
Ready to Get Recognized?
Join recognized startups and unlock tax and funding opportunities.
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98% Success Rate | 2-3 Day Processing | 1000+ Startups Registered
