Startup India • DPIIT Recognition
Startup India Certification
How to Apply • Benefits • Eligibility
DPIIT recognition is the gateway to tax holidays, compliance relaxations, and government funding schemes like SISFS. Vikas Bharat prepares your application and handles the portal filing end-to-end.
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What You Unlock
What DPIIT Startup Recognition Gives You
DPIIT Startup India recognition is an official certificate from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade that confirms your business qualifies as a startup under India's Startup India policy. It is free to apply for and unlocks a significant set of benefits that are not available to ordinary registered companies.
The most valuable benefit is the Section 80-IAC income tax exemption - recognised startups can claim a 100% tax holiday for any 3 consecutive years out of their first 10 years of operation. DPIIT recognition is also the prerequisite for the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), which provides up to ₹20 lakh in grants and ₹50 lakh in convertible debt to early-stage startups.
Why Founders Apply
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3-year income tax holiday under Section 80-IAC
- 02
50% patent fee rebate and fast-track IPR examination
- 03
Access to SISFS and government procurement programs
- 04
Self-certification under labour and environmental laws
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₹200 Cr turnover cap and 10-year recognition for regular startups; ₹300 Cr and 20 years for deep tech
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GeM seller registration with relaxations in prior experience, turnover and EMD
Recognition Desk
How Vikas Bharat Helps You Get Recognised
Eligibility, Innovation Narrative, Portal Filing And Post-Recognition Orientation - In One File.
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Eligibility Assessment
We check your entity age (must be under 10 years), legal structure (Pvt Ltd, LLP, or Partnership), annual turnover, and whether your product or service can be described as innovative - the key DPIIT criterion.
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Innovation Narrative
DPIIT assesses your innovation, scalability, and social or employment impact. We help you frame your business in language that aligns with DPIIT's evaluation criteria - without misrepresenting what you do.
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Portal Filing & Tracking
We complete your application on the Startup India portal (startupindia.gov.in), upload all required documents, and track the application status. Most applications receive recognition within 7-10 working days.
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Post-Recognition Orientation
After recognition, we walk you through the 80-IAC tax exemption application, Angel Tax exemption under 56(2)(viib), and how to apply for SISFS through an approved incubator.
Certificate Highlights
Key Features Of The Startup India Certificate
Tax, Funding, IPR, A Faster Exit Path, And Lighter Compliance - Once DPIIT Recognises You.
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Income Tax Exemptions
Tax-free operations for up to 3 consecutive years.
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Funding Access
Priority access to the ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds managed by SIDBI.
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Faster Exit
A 90-day fast-track insolvency process for startups to wind up operations if needed.
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Intellectual Property (IPR)
Fast-tracked patent applications and an 80% rebate on filing fees.
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Regulatory Ease
Self-certification under labour and environmental laws.
Who Qualifies
Eligibility Criteria For Startup India Registration
To Qualify, Your Business Must Meet DPIIT Parameters So The Ecosystem Stays Focused On High-Impact Ventures.
Entity & Age
Business Type
Private Limited Company, LLP, or Partnership Firm.
Business Age
Must be less than 10 years old from the date of incorporation or registration.
Annual Turnover
Must not have exceeded ₹200 crore in any previous financial year (revised from ₹100 crore under DPIIT Gazette Notification 108(E) dated 4 February 2026).
Innovation & Scale
Innovation Stage
Working toward innovation, development, or improvement of products or services.
Scalability
Must have high potential for employment generation or wealth creation.
What You Unlock
Benefits Of Startup India Registration
The Certificate Is A Strategic Advantage - Tax, Capital, IP, Tenders And Lighter Compliance.
Tax & Capital
Tax Exemptions
Eligible for exemption from income tax under Section 80-IAC for 3 years within the first 10 years of incorporation.
Funding Support
Access to seed-stage funding through schemes like SISFS, NIDHI PRAYAS and related startup programmes.
IPR Benefits
Fast-track processing of patent applications and an 80% rebate, along with a 50% rebate on trademark filings.
IP, Tenders & Compliance
Self-Certification
Startups can self-certify compliance for labour and environmental laws for a period of 3 to 5 years.
Easier Public Procurement
Exemption from prior experience and earlier turnover requirements when bidding for government tenders.
Debt Access
Easier access to collateral-light credit via guarantee schemes such as CGTMSE.
How DPIIT Recognition Works
How DPIIT Recognition Works
Four Steps From Eligibility Check To Certificate - Then 80-IAC, SISFS And Procurement.
- STEP 01
PROCESS
Eligibility Check
We verify your incorporation date, legal structure, turnover, and innovation angle to confirm you qualify before applying.
- STEP 02
PROCESS
Application Preparation
We prepare the startup description, supporting documents, and pitch materials aligned with DPIIT's evaluation criteria.
- STEP 03
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Portal Submission
We file your application on the Startup India portal and handle any queries or additional document requests from DPIIT.
- STEP 04
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Certificate & Next Steps
You receive your DPIIT recognition certificate. We then guide you through 80-IAC filing, SISFS application, and any relevant government procurement registrations.
Paperwork
Documents Required For Startup India Registration
Important: There is no fixed deadline - the window stays open year-round. The sooner you file, the sooner tax holidays and scheme access can start. After eligibility we send a file-specific checklist.
Certificate of Incorporation - proof of formation (Pvt Ltd, LLP, or Partnership)
Pitch deck - problem, solution, and innovation factor
Detailed project report - scalability and employment generation
MSME / Udyam certificate, if already obtained
Financial records - ITR for the last two years or audited balance sheets (if applicable)
Founder profiles - resumes showing technical and managerial expertise
Patent / trademark filings, if already applied for
- What is the Startup India Registration?
- Startup India Registration is a government certification from DPIIT that lets eligible startups access financial benefits, tax exemptions, and regulatory ease.
- How do I apply for the Startup India Registration?
- You apply through the official Startup India portal by filling out the application and submitting the necessary documents. Vikas Bharat prepares the file and handles portal filing end-to-end.
- What are the benefits of the Startup India Registration?
- Benefits include tax exemptions, funding opportunities, intellectual property (IPR) support, self-certification, and public procurement opportunities.
- What documents are required for the Startup India Registration?
- Typically incorporation documents, a pitch deck, a detailed project report, financials (ITR or audited statements where applicable), founder profiles, Udyam if available, and IPR filings if you already have them.
- How long does it take to get the Startup India Registration?
- Most applications receive recognition within 7-10 working days, though it can take a few weeks depending on documents submitted and any DPIIT queries.
- How can Vikas Bharat help with my Startup India Registration?
- We check eligibility, frame the innovation narrative, prepare documents, file on the Startup India portal, and guide you on 80-IAC, SISFS and related next steps after recognition.
- What are the tax benefits available under the Startup India scheme?
- Recognised startups can claim a 100% income tax holiday under Section 80-IAC for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years of incorporation, subject to a separate 80-IAC application.
- What if my application for Startup India Registration is rejected?
- If the application is rejected, our team helps you understand the reasons, correct the file, and re-submit.
Startup India Questions, Answered
Recognition, Documents, Tax Holidays, Timelines And What Happens If DPIIT Asks For More Papers.
What is the Startup India Registration?
Startup India Registration is a government certification from DPIIT that lets eligible startups access financial benefits, tax exemptions, and regulatory ease.
How do I apply for the Startup India Registration?
What are the benefits of the Startup India Registration?
What documents are required for the Startup India Registration?
How long does it take to get the Startup India Registration?
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