DPIIT Recognition for Innovators
The Startup India initiative by the Government of India aims to build a strong ecosystem that is conducive for the growth of startup businesses, to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities. Through this scheme, eligible entities can obtain recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to unlock financial, taxation, and intellectual property benefits.
Why Register Your Business as a Startup?
Startup registration is not a separate incorporation, but an official status granted to an existing Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership Firm that is working towards innovation, development, or improvement of products or processes.
DPIIT Certificate of Recognition
Get recognized formally as a startup by the government, opening doors to direct seed grants and investment networks.
Income Tax Holiday (Section 80-IAC)
Apply for a 100% tax holiday on profits for 3 consecutive financial years out of your first 10 years of business operations.
IPR Facilitation & Rebates
Save up to 80% on Patent filing costs and 50% on Trademark registration fees, with access to fast-tracked patent examiners.
Easier Government Tenders
Exemption from prior turnover and experience requirements when bidding for government public procurement contracts.
Eligibility Criteria for Startup India Recognition
- Entity Type: Incorporated as a Private Limited Company, Registered Partnership Firm, or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
- Age of Entity: Not exceeding 10 years from its date of incorporation or registration.
- Annual Turnover: Turnover of the entity for any of the financial years since incorporation has not exceeded ₹100 Crores.
- Innovative Scope: The entity must be working towards innovation, development, deployment, or commercialization of new products, processes, or services driven by technology or intellectual property.
- Original Entity: The business must not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business.