Startup Registrations · Startup India

Startup India Registration unlock benefits built for founders.

DPIIT recognition for your startup — unlocking tax exemptions, self-certification under labour and environmental laws, faster IP filing, access to government tenders, and the Fund of Funds — registered through the Startup India portal with our end-to-end support.

Startup India is the Government of India's flagship initiative to build a strong ecosystem for startups — and DPIIT recognition is the gateway to its benefits. A DPIIT-recognised startup receives a certificate that unlocks a suite of privileges unavailable to ordinary companies: a three-year income tax holiday under Section 80-IAC, exemption from angel tax on share premiums under Section 56(2)(viib), self-certification compliance under six labour laws and three environmental laws, 80% rebate on patent filing fees, faster examination of IP applications, and eligibility for government procurement without the turnover or experience criteria that ordinarily block startups.

Recognition is available to Private Limited Companies, Registered Partnership Firms, and LLPs incorporated for less than ten years, with a turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any financial year, and working towards innovation, development, or improvement of products, processes, or services. The recognition process is entirely online through the Startup India portal — but the quality of the application, particularly the description of innovation and the documents submitted, significantly affects the outcome.

At Beyonte Compliances, we prepare DPIIT recognition applications with the care of a pitch document — crafting the innovation description, selecting the appropriate sector and sub-sector, compiling supporting documents, and tracking the application to recognition. We also advise on the post-recognition steps — Section 80-IAC approval, angel tax exemption, and the compliance self-certification process.

What Our Startup India Registration Covers

Eligibility Assessment

Review of the entity's incorporation date, turnover history, and business model — confirming eligibility for DPIIT recognition and identifying any issues before the application is filed.

Innovation Description Drafting

Drafting the core innovation description for the DPIIT application — articulating what is novel, what problem is being solved, and why the solution qualifies as innovation — the most critical element of the recognition application.

Startup India Portal Registration

Creating and setting up the entity's account on the Startup India portal — with all required company and founder details.

DPIIT Recognition Application

Preparation and submission of the complete DPIIT recognition application — with all required documents including incorporation certificate, PAN, pitch deck or website, and the innovation description.

Section 80-IAC Tax Holiday

Preparation and filing of the Section 80-IAC application with the Inter-Ministerial Board — for approval of the three-year income tax exemption (available for startups incorporated on or after 1 April 2016).

Angel Tax Exemption (Section 56)

Application to DPIIT for exemption from angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib) — protecting the startup from tax on share premiums received from investors above fair market value.

Labour Law Self-Certification

Guidance on using the self-certification facility under six labour laws — Apprentices Act, Employees PF Act, ESIC Act, Contract Labour Act, Industrial Disputes Act, and Child Labour Act — available to DPIIT-recognised startups for the first five years.

IP Fast-Track & Fee Rebate

Guidance on claiming the 80% rebate on patent filing fees and the accelerated examination facility for IP applications filed by DPIIT-recognised startups.

Our Process

Eligibility Check & Document Review

Reviewing the company's incorporation documents, turnover records, and business model to confirm eligibility and identify the strongest basis for the innovation claim.

Innovation Description & Application Prep

Drafting the innovation description and preparing all application documents — pitch deck, financials summary, and supporting materials.

Portal Submission

Submitting the application on the Startup India portal and tracking the DPIIT review process — responding to any queries raised by the recognition team.

DPIIT Certificate Receipt

Receiving the DPIIT recognition certificate — and advising on the post-recognition steps for Section 80-IAC, angel tax exemption, and self-certification.

Post-Recognition Compliance Setup

Setting up the self-certification compliance calendar, advising on IP filing fee rebates, and preparing the Section 80-IAC application where the startup meets the profitability criteria.

Why It Matters

✓Three-year income tax holiday through Section 80-IAC approval

✓Angel tax exemption — protects startups from tax on investor share premiums

✓Self-certification under six labour laws for five years — reduced compliance burden

✓80% rebate on patent, trademark, design, and copyright filing fees

✓Faster examination of IP applications through the Startup India IP portal

✓Eligibility for government tenders without turnover or experience requirements

✓Access to Fund of Funds and SIDBI-backed startup funding schemes

✓DPIIT certificate — recognised by investors, banks, and government departments

Frequently Asked Questions

An entity is eligible for DPIIT recognition if it is a Private Limited Company, Registered Partnership Firm, or LLP — incorporated for less than ten years — with annual turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any financial year — and 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.

Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act taxes the premium received by a company on share issuance above fair market value as income from other sources — this is known as angel tax. DPIIT-recognised startups can apply for exemption from this provision, protecting them from tax on funds raised from angel investors above the fair market valuation.

No. DPIIT recognition is a prerequisite for Section 80-IAC, but the tax holiday requires a separate application to the Inter-Ministerial Board of Certification. The startup must be incorporated on or after 1 April 2016, and the IMB evaluates whether the entity is working towards innovation or improvement of products, processes, or services.

DPIIT recognition applications are typically processed within 2–4 weeks of submission on the Startup India portal. The timeline can vary depending on the completeness of the application and whether the DPIIT team raises any queries.

Get recognised — and unlock every benefit the Government has built for startups.

Talk to our team about a DPIIT recognition application and post-recognition compliance setup for your startup.