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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DPIIT RECOGNITION (2026 FRAMEWORK)

Startup India Registration, DPIIT Recognition & Tax Exemption Advisory

Fast-track DPIIT certification, unlock 3-year consecutive tax holidays under Section 80-IAC, eliminate Angel Tax liabilities under Section 56(2)(viib), and secure up to 80% patent filing fee rebates.

Start DPIIT Registration View Eligibility Norms

10 Years

Eligibility Horizon

3-Year 100%

80-IAC Tax Holiday

100% Exempt

Section 56 Angel Tax

80% Rebate

Patent Filing Costs

REGULATORY CRITERIA (2026)

Startup India Eligibility Guidelines

To qualify for DPIIT recognition and tax exemptions under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, an entity must satisfy five mandatory criteria:

Eligibility Metric	DPIIT Statutory Benchmark
Entity Constitution	Must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company (under Companies Act 2013) or a Registered Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). Sole proprietorships and unregistered partnerships are not eligible.
Period of Existence	Up to 10 years from the date of its incorporation/registration.
Turnover Ceiling	Annual turnover has not exceeded ₹100 Crore in any financial year since incorporation.
Nature of Business	Entity must be working towards innovation, development or commercialization of new products, processes or services, or have a scalable business model with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation.
Original Entity Rule	The entity must NOT be formed by splitting up or reconstruction of a business already in existence.

STATUTORY BENEFITS

Key Benefits Unlocked with DPIIT Recognition

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Section 80-IAC Tax Holiday (3 Years)

100% tax exemption on corporate profits for three consecutive financial years out of its first ten years of incorporation, subject to Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) clearance.

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Section 56(2)(viib) Angel Tax Exemption

Complete exemption from Angel Tax scrutiny when raising equity capital at a premium from angel investors, family offices, or domestic venture funds by filing Form-1.

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Fast-Track IP Protection & 80% Rebate

80% rebate on statutory patent filing fees and 50% rebate on trademark filings, paired with access to empanelled government IP facilitators at zero advisory cost.

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Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Tenders

Exemption from restrictive prior experience and turnover criteria in public procurement, plus complete exemption from Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) security payments.

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Self-Certification Compliance (9 Laws)

Self-certify compliance for 9 labor laws and 3 environmental laws for up to 5 years, shielding founders from unannounced regulatory inspections.

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Startup Seed Fund & Credit Guarantee

Eligibility to apply for the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) grants/debt up to ₹50 Lakh, and collateral-free loans under Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS).

REGISTRATION WORKFLOW

5-Stage Registration Roadmap with Glocal Consultants

Entity Incorporation & Structuring

Incorporating Private Limited Company / LLP via MCA SPICe+ with specialized technology/growth objects in MoA.

Innovation Thesis & Dossier Drafting

Crafting pitch presentation, product architecture description, and quantifiable employment/revenue scaling model.

DPIIT Portal Submission

Filing registration application on National Single Window System (NSWS) with complete supporting proofs.

Form-1 Angel Tax Exemption Filing

Filing declaration under Section 56(2)(viib) confirming non-investment in prohibited luxury assets.

Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) Representation

Submitting formal Section 80-IAC application for 3-year consecutive tax holiday and presenting before IMB committee.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions on Startup India

DPIIT Recognition is the baseline certificate establishing your entity as an official Indian startup, granting exemptions from labor inspections, tender criteria, and patent fee rebates. Section 80-IAC is a separate, highly competitive approval granted by the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) providing a 100% tax holiday on profits for 3 consecutive years.

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