Startup India (DPIIT) Recognition
Get DPIIT recognition to unlock angel tax exemption (Section 56), self-certification benefits, IPR fee reduction and government tender eligibility.
Overview
DPIIT recognition under Startup India provides significant benefits including angel tax exemption, self-certification under labor and environment laws, and 80% reduction in patent/trademark fees.
Any entity incorporated for less than 10 years with turnover below Rs. 100 crore can apply.
Key Benefits
- Angel tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib)
- Self-certification under 6 labor and 3 environmental laws
- 80% reduction in patent fees, 50% in trademark fees
- Faster exit for failed startups
- Government tender eligibility without prior experience
Documents Required
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Business description and innovation details
- Pitch deck or business plan
- Website/app details (if available)
- Recommendation letter or patent/incubation proof
Process
- Eligibility assessment
- Application preparation on Startup India portal
- Documentation upload and filing
- Inter-Ministerial Board review (if required)
- DPIIT recognition certificate
FAQs
Key benefits include angel tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib), self-certification under labor and environmental laws, 80% reduction in patent fees, and eligibility for government tenders.
Entities incorporated for less than 10 years with annual turnover below Rs. 100 crore, working towards innovation or improvement of products/services/processes.