What is Startup India Registration?
Startup India Registration is a government recognition program launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). It provides official recognition to innovative startups and grants access to various benefits, tax exemptions, and funding opportunities.
Recognized startups get 3-year income tax exemption, easier compliance norms, faster patent processing, and access to government tenders and funding schemes.
Startup India Benefits
- Tax Exemption: 3 consecutive years of income tax exemption
- Capital Gains: Exemption on capital gains tax
- Patent Benefits: 80% rebate on patent filing fees
- Fast Track: Faster patent examination (18 months)
- Compliance: Self-certification for labor and environment laws
- Funding Access: Eligibility for government funding schemes
- Tender Preference: Exemption from prior experience criteria
Our Startup India Process
1
Eligibility Assessment
We assess your business model, innovation, and scalability to ensure eligibility for Startup India recognition.
2
Document Preparation
We prepare all required documents including business plan, innovation description, and financial projections.
3
Online Application
Application is filed on Startup India portal with all supporting documents and detailed business information.
4
DPIIT Review
DPIIT reviews the application for innovation, scalability, and job creation potential. We track and coordinate throughout.
5
Recognition Certificate
Upon approval, DPIIT recognition certificate is issued. You can access all Startup India benefits immediately.
What's Included in Our Service
- Complete eligibility assessment
- Business plan preparation and review
- Innovation description documentation
- Financial projection preparation
- Online application filing
- Application tracking and follow-up
- DPIIT coordination and support
- Recognition certificate procurement
- Post-recognition compliance guidance
- Tax benefit consultation
Startup India Eligibility Criteria
- Company incorporated as Private Limited/LLP/Partnership
- Not more than 10 years from date of incorporation
- Annual turnover not exceeding ?100 crore
- Working towards innovation, development of new products/services
- Not formed by splitting or reconstruction of existing business
- Should have potential for employment generation or wealth creation
Startup Categories Eligible
Technology-based startups
Product innovation companies
Service innovation businesses
Process innovation startups
Social impact ventures
Scalable business models
Documents Required
Certificate of incorporation
Memorandum & Articles of Association
Business plan with innovation details
Financial projections (3 years)
Pitch deck presentation
Patent/trademark details (if any)
Recommendation letter (if available)
Director/partner details and PAN
Tax Benefits Under Startup India
- Income Tax Exemption: 3 consecutive years (out of first 10 years)
- Capital Gains Exemption: Under Section 54EE and 54GB
- Angel Tax Exemption: No angel tax on funding received
- Patent Fee Reduction: 80% rebate on patent filing fees
- Fast Track Patent: Examination within 18 months
Funding Opportunities
- Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)
- Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
- Credit Guarantee Scheme
- Atal Innovation Mission funding
- State government startup schemes
- Access to angel investors and VCs