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Get DPIIT Startup India recognition

DPIIT recognition gives eligible startups access to tax benefits (on separate certification), self-certification under labour and environmental laws, faster patent examination with fee rebates, easier public procurement norms and schemes such as the Seed Fund and Fund of Funds.

Steps

  1. 1

    Incorporate as a private limited company, registered partnership firm or LLP

  2. 2

    Register on the Startup India portal and fill the DPIIT recognition application (also available via the National Single Window System)

  3. 3

    Describe the innovation, scalability and employment potential, and upload the incorporation certificate

  4. 4

    Get the recognition certificate online; apply separately to the Inter-Ministerial Board for the income tax exemption, if needed

Documents

  • Certificate of Incorporation/registration
  • PAN of entity
  • Brief on the business/innovation
  • Director details
Fees
Free.

Official links

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