Startup India Registration
DPIIT recognition — unlocking tax exemptions, angel-tax relief, IPR fast-track and government tender preference.
Everything a growing business needs.
- DPIIT startup recognition application on startup.gov.in
- Innovation description drafting — the most critical part of the application
- MoA/object clause review for consistency with innovation claim
- Follow-up on DPIIT queries and re-submissions
- Section 80-IAC tax holiday eligibility assessment
- DPIIT recognition certificate download and filing with income tax
- DPIIT-linked benefits: self-certification, fast-track patent examination, IPR fee rebates
The statutory frame we work in.
Questions we hear often.
Does every startup qualify for DPIIT recognition?
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No. Purely trading, distribution, retail, hospitality, or professional service businesses do not qualify. The company must be working on innovative products, processes, or services driven by technology or intellectual property.
When can a DPIIT-recognised startup claim the Section 80-IAC tax holiday?
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The startup must be incorporated between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2030, and must obtain a certificate from the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) confirming its innovative nature. The tax holiday is available for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years.
Is DPIIT recognition the same as Udyam (MSME) registration?
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No. DPIIT recognition is a startup classification under the Startup India initiative. Udyam is an MSME classification. A company can hold both if it meets both sets of criteria. The two provide different benefits.
A first consultation is on us.
Tell us a little about your business. We'll come back within one business day with a fixed-fee quote and a short engagement scope.