Get DPIIT recognition for your startup
Get your startup recognised by DPIIT and unlock tax, funding and compliance relief meant for new ventures.
- Private limited companies, LLPs and registered partnership firms under 10 years old
- Founders building a new product, process or service, or a scalable business model
- Startups planning to raise funds or apply for startup-specific incentives
- Businesses bidding for public sector tenders that offer startup relaxations
Overview
What is Startup India Registration (DPIIT Recognition)?
Startup India recognition is a certificate from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) that marks your business as an eligible startup. It is the entry point for most startup-specific relief, from fee rebates on patents and trademarks to relaxed tender conditions and the option to apply for a tax holiday.
Approval depends heavily on how clearly you explain what is new or scalable about your business. We check your eligibility, help you write a crisp description of your product and its potential, assemble the supporting material and file the application on the Startup India portal.
Who is this for?
- Private limited companies, LLPs and registered partnership firms under 10 years old
- Founders building a new product, process or service, or a scalable business model
- Startups planning to raise funds or apply for startup-specific incentives
- Businesses bidding for public sector tenders that offer startup relaxations
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Benefits
Why get Startup India Registration done right
Cheaper IP protection
Recognised startups pay reduced official fees on patent and trademark filings, with fast-tracked patent examination.
Tax holiday option
Eligible companies and LLPs can apply separately for a three-year income tax holiday under Section 80-IAC.
Lighter compliance
Self-certification is allowed under several labour and environmental laws for the first few years.
Tender relaxations
Many public sector tenders waive prior experience and turnover conditions for recognised startups.
Funding access
Recognition is a prerequisite for schemes such as the Fund of Funds and the Seed Fund Scheme.
Documents required
Keep these handy
Exact requirements vary case to case. Your expert shares a personalised checklist on your first call and checks everything before filing.
Process
How we get it done
A clear, step-by-step process with updates at every stage. Indicative timeline: Usually 7–15 working days after filing, depending on review, subject to processing by the authority.
Eligibility check
We confirm your entity type, age and turnover meet the recognition criteria.
Pitch write-up
Together we draft a clear explanation of the problem you solve and how your solution is different.
Portal profile
We create your profile on the Startup India portal and fill in entity and founder details.
Application filing
The recognition application is filed with your supporting documents and self-certification.
Follow-up
We respond to any clarification sought and share the recognition certificate once issued.
FAQ
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