Government Registrations
DPIIT / Startup India Recognition
DPIIT recognition under the Startup India initiative gives eligible startups access to tax exemptions, self-certification under labour and environment laws, faster patent processing and government funding schemes.
- Est. 10–20 working daysSubject to government approval
- Government feesNone for this service
- Expert supportEnd-to-end assistance
Is DPIIT / Startup India right for you?
Private Limited Companies, LLPs and registered partnerships
Entities less than 10 years old with turnover under ₹100 crore
Businesses working on innovation, improvement or a scalable model
Eligibility & key considerations
- The entity must be a Private Limited Company, LLP or registered partnership firm.
- It must be no more than 10 years old from the date of incorporation.
- Annual turnover must not have exceeded ₹100 crore in any financial year.
- It must be working towards innovation or improvement of products, services or processes, or have a scalable business model.
- It must not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.
General guidance only, based on current rules, which can change. We confirm requirements for your specific case before filing.
Why get DPIIT / Startup India?
Tax exemption
Eligible startups can apply for a 3-year income-tax holiday (Sec 80-IAC).
Funding access
Eligibility for Fund of Funds and Startup India Seed Fund.
Easier compliance
Self-certification under labour and environmental laws.
IP benefits
Fast-tracked patent examination and fee rebates.
Keep these ready
- Certificate of incorporation / registration
- PAN of the entity
- Brief write-up on innovation and scalability
- Pitch deck or website / product link
- Director / partner details
Exact documents depend on your business type. We share a personalised checklist.
How the process works
- 01
Eligibility check
We confirm your entity qualifies for recognition.
- 02
Write-up
We help draft a clear innovation and scalability description.
- 03
Application
We file the application on the Startup India portal.
- 04
Recognition
You receive your DPIIT recognition certificate.
Included in our professional fee
- Eligibility review
- Innovation write-up support
- Startup India application
- Query handling
- Recognition certificate
What to expect
Estimates only — subject to government processing and approval.
Estimated time
10–20 working days
DPIIT / Startup India — frequently asked questions
No. Only Private Limited Companies, LLPs and registered partnership firms are eligible.
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