80-IAC Tax Exemption
A 3-year income tax holiday for eligible DPIIT startups.
Startup Services
Startup India Registration – DPIIT Recognition
Get your startup recognised by DPIIT and unlock tax exemptions, cheaper IP protection, easier tenders and access to government funding schemes.
- 7–15 working days after filing
- Eligibility check included
- Innovation write-up drafted
- Query responses included
What is Startup India registration?
Startup India registration is the official recognition of your business as a “startup” by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Recognition is free from the government and is the gateway to most central and state startup benefits.
Eligibility for DPIIT recognition
- The entity is a Private Limited Company, LLP or registered partnership firm.
- It is not more than 10 years old from the date of incorporation or registration.
- Its turnover has not exceeded ₹100 crore in any financial year since incorporation.
- It is working towards innovation, development or improvement of products, processes or services, or has a scalable business model with high potential for employment generation or wealth creation.
- It has not been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.
Benefits of Startup India recognition
- Income tax holiday: eligible companies and LLPs can apply for a 3-year tax exemption under Section 80-IAC.
- IPR benefits: up to 80% rebate on patent fees, 50% rebate on trademark fees and fast-tracked patent examination.
- Public procurement: relaxation of prior experience and turnover criteria and exemption from earnest money deposit in many government tenders.
- Self-certification under specified labour and environmental laws.
- Funding access: eligibility for the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, Fund of Funds and the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups.
- Easier exit: faster winding up for eligible startups under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
- Access to state startup policies, incubators, mentorship and networking programmes.
Why applications get rejected
The most common reason is a weak or generic description of innovation. DPIIT expects a clear explanation of the problem you solve, how your solution is new or better, and how it can scale. Our team drafts this write-up with you and supports you through any clarifications.
Documents required for Startup India (DPIIT) Registration
After you purchase, log in to My Account → My Services and upload each document below. Scanned copies or clear phone photos (PDF, JPG or PNG) are fine. Your files are stored privately and seen only by your assigned expert.
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Certificate of Incorporation Of the company, LLP or registered partnership firm Required
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PAN card of the entity Clear copy Required
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MOA & AOA / LLP agreement / partnership deed Constitution document of the entity Required
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Details of directors / partners Name, PAN, Aadhaar, email and mobile number of each Required
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Pitch deck or product description How your product or service is innovative or scalable – a short write-up is enough Required
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Website or app link and product images Or screenshots / prototype photos If applicable
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Patent, trademark or award details Any IP filed, awards, incubator letters or funding received If applicable
Startup India (DPIIT) Registration process with Nevo Legal
Eligibility check
We confirm your entity, age and turnover meet DPIIT criteria.
Startup India profile
We create your profile on the Startup India portal.
Innovation write-up
We draft a clear description of your innovation and scalability with you.
Application filing
The recognition application is filed with supporting documents.
Recognition certificate
We respond to any queries until the DPIIT certificate is issued.
What you get
- DPIIT Certificate of Recognition
- Startup India portal profile
- Drafted innovation and scalability write-up
- Guidance on 80-IAC and other benefits
Startup India (DPIIT) Registration – frequently asked questions
How long does DPIIT recognition take?
Most applications are processed within 2–3 weeks of filing, provided the documents and innovation description are in order.
Can a sole proprietorship get DPIIT recognition?
No. Only Private Limited Companies, LLPs and registered partnership firms are eligible.
Does DPIIT recognition give automatic tax exemption?
No. The income tax holiday under Section 80-IAC requires a separate application to the Inter-Ministerial Board after recognition.
How long is DPIIT recognition valid?
Recognition is valid until the entity completes 10 years from incorporation or its turnover crosses ₹100 crore, whichever is earlier.
Is a pitch deck mandatory?
Not strictly, but a short pitch deck or product write-up helps explain your innovation and reduces the chance of queries or rejection.
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