The Startup India initiative, launched on 16 January 2016 and administered by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has become the central platform for India's startup ecosystem — providing DPIIT recognition, a 3-year income-tax holiday under Section 80-IAC, angel tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib), self-certification under labour and environmental laws, fast-tracked patent and trademark filings with up to 80% rebate on patent fees, public procurement preferences, easier exit via the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and access to the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) operated by SIDBI, and the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). For founders, DPIIT recognition is no longer a "nice-to-have" tag — it is a documented gateway to material tax savings, regulatory ease, capital access, and credibility with investors, customers, and government buyers.
Our Startup India registration services handle the full lifecycle for early-stage and growth-stage Indian startups — eligibility assessment, entity formation (Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership), DPIIT Startup India recognition, Section 80-IAC tax exemption certification from the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB), Section 56(2)(viib) angel tax exemption, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) application support, fast-tracked patent / trademark / design IP applications, IPR rebate claims, self-certification framework, public procurement (GeM) onboarding, FEMA / FDI structuring for inbound investment, ESOP structuring, valuation reports under Rule 11UA, founder agreements, SHA / SSA documentation, and post-recognition compliance covering annual reporting, MCA filings, and tax-holiday year selection. Whether you are a pre-revenue founder seeking DPIIT recognition for IP rebate, a Series A startup chasing the 80-IAC tax holiday, or a deep-tech company pursuing the Seed Fund — our specialists handle the entire stack.
Eligibility assessment, entity-form review, innovation / scalability narrative, and end-to-end DPIIT Startup India recognition application.
Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) certification for 3-consecutive-year 100% income-tax holiday under Sec 80-IAC out of first 10 years.
Angel tax exemption for DPIIT-recognised startups receiving share premium — eligibility, declaration filing, and Rule 11UA valuation alignment.
Application support for SISFS — proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialisation grant of up to ₹50 lakh.
Startup IPR scheme — fast-tracked patent examination, 80% rebate on patent fees, 50% on trademark fees, and panel-facilitator support.
Pre-seed to Series-A structuring — SAFE / CCPS, ESOP design, FDI / FEMA filings (FC-GPR), valuation reports, SHA / SSA, and cap-table hygiene.
100% income-tax deduction for 3 consecutive years out of first 10 years from incorporation — subject to IMB approval and ₹100 Cr turnover cap.
Exemption from "angel tax" on share premium for DPIIT-recognised startups — subject to aggregate paid-up + premium cap of ₹25 Cr and asset-class restrictions.
Long-term capital gains exemption for individuals / HUFs investing residential-property sale proceeds into eligible startup equity.
Up to ₹20 lakh as grant for proof of concept / prototype, plus up to ₹50 lakh as convertible debentures / debt for market entry — via empanelled incubators.
SIDBI-managed Fund of Funds for Startups invests in SEBI-registered AIFs which in turn invest in startups — indirect capital pool of ₹10,000 Cr.
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups — collateral-free debt up to ₹10 Cr per borrower with credit-guarantee cover for participating lenders.
Fast-tracked patent examination, 80% rebate on patent filing / processing fees, 50% rebate on trademark fees, and free panel-facilitator services.
Self-certification under 6 labour and 3 environmental laws for 5 years, GeM public-procurement preference, and fast-track winding up under IBC within 90 days.
Pvt Ltd / LLP / Registered Partnership formation, MOA / AOA / LLP-deed drafting, and DPIIT eligibility assessment with founder agreements.
Innovation / scalability narrative, write-up / pitch, and end-to-end DPIIT Startup India portal filing through to recognition certificate.
Inter-Ministerial Board certification for 3-year income-tax holiday — Form-1, financial projections, innovation justification, and IMB liaison.
Section 56(2)(viib) exemption — Form-2 declaration, aggregate-cap planning, eligible-investor structuring, and notice / scrutiny defence.
Empanelled incubator identification, application drafting, milestone planning, EAC presentation prep, and disbursement compliance.
Startup IPR facilitator routing, patent / trademark / design drafting, fast-track examination, and 80% / 50% rebate claims.
SAFE, CCPS, equity round structuring, ESOP scheme, SHA / SSA review, valuation under Rule 11UA, and FEMA FC-GPR / FC-TRS filings.
SEBI-registered valuer / merchant-banker valuation reports for share allotment, ESOP, secondary, and angel tax exemption defence.
Indirect access to Fund of Funds for Startups via empanelled AIFs and Credit Guarantee Scheme for collateral-free startup debt.
GeM startup onboarding, vendor preference, EMD / turnover relaxation, and tender response support for government procurement.
Self-certification framework under labour & environmental laws, MCA / ROC filings, ITR, GST, TDS, and annual DPIIT compliance.
State-level startup policy benefits — Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, UP, Gujarat — stamp-duty rebate, R&D grants, and incubator access.
Recently incorporated as Pvt Ltd / LLP / Registered Partnership — DPIIT recognition unlocks IPR rebates and self-certification from day one.
Approaching first profitable year — Sec 80-IAC IMB approval needed to lock in 3-year income-tax holiday before tax liability hits.
Raising equity at premium (above book value) and Sec 56(2)(viib) angel-tax risk — Form-2 declaration after DPIIT recognition required.
Filing patent / trademark / design — DPIIT recognition before filing unlocks 80% / 50% fee rebate and panel-facilitator services.
Applying for Startup India Seed Fund Scheme via empanelled incubator — DPIIT recognition is mandatory eligibility.
Bidding on government tenders or onboarding to GeM — startup status secures EMD / turnover relaxations and vendor preference.
Received Sec 56(2)(viib) / Sec 68 notice on share premium — DPIIT + Form-2 retroactive defence and scrutiny representation needed.
Series-A / Series-B investor requires DPIIT recognition, clean cap table, and valuation reports as a closing condition.
Entity-form, age, turnover, innovation, and structure check against DPIIT eligibility framework.
Innovation narrative, document collation, and DPIIT Startup India portal application through to certificate.
IMB Form-1 for tax holiday and Form-2 declaration for angel-tax exemption — with valuation alignment.
SISFS / FFS / CGSS / IPR-rebate applications routed through empanelled incubators and facilitators.
Annual MCA / ROC, ITR, GST, TDS, and DPIIT-status renewal with proactive notice / scrutiny support.
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