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Startup India Registration Services – DPIIT Recognition, Section 80-IAC Tax Holiday, Angel Tax Exemption u/s 56(2)(viib), Startup India Seed Fund & Self-Certification Compliance
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.
3 Years
Sec 80-IAC Tax Holiday
10 Years
DPIIT Eligibility Window
₹100 Cr
Turnover Cap
80%
Patent Fee Rebate
Schemes & Laws We Work Under
DPIIT Startup India
Sec 80-IAC – Tax Holiday
Sec 56(2)(viib) – Angel Tax
SISFS – Seed Fund
Fund of Funds (FFS)
CGSS – Credit Guarantee
Companies Act 2013
FEMA & FDI Policy
IBC – Fast-Track Exit
Startup India Use Cases We Handle
DPIIT
DPIIT Startup Recognition
Eligibility assessment, entity-form review, innovation / scalability narrative, and end-to-end DPIIT Startup India recognition application.
- Eligibility check
- Entity-form review
- Innovation narrative
- Pitch deck / write-up
- DPIIT portal filing
- Recognition certificate
Tax Holiday
Section 80-IAC IMB Approval
Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) certification for 3-consecutive-year 100% income-tax holiday under Sec 80-IAC out of first 10 years.
- IMB readiness review
- Innovation justification
- Form-1 preparation
- Financial projections
- IMB application filing
- Year-of-claim planning
Angel Tax
Sec 56(2)(viib) Exemption
Angel tax exemption for DPIIT-recognised startups receiving share premium — eligibility, declaration filing, and Rule 11UA valuation alignment.
- Aggregate cap check
- Eligible-investor analysis
- Form-2 declaration
- Rule 11UA valuation
- Premium-funding planning
- Notice / scrutiny defence
Seed Fund
Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS)
Application support for SISFS — proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialisation grant of up to ₹50 lakh.
- Eligible incubator routing
- Application drafting
- Use-of-funds plan
- Milestone proposal
- EAC presentation prep
- Disbursement compliance
IPR
Patent / Trademark Fast-Track
Startup IPR scheme — fast-tracked patent examination, 80% rebate on patent fees, 50% on trademark fees, and panel-facilitator support.
- Startup IPR facilitator
- Patent fast-track
- 80% patent fee rebate
- 50% trademark rebate
- Drafting & prosecution
- Annual maintenance
Funding / FDI
Funding, ESOP & FDI Support
Pre-seed to Series-A structuring — SAFE / CCPS, ESOP design, FDI / FEMA filings (FC-GPR), valuation reports, SHA / SSA, and cap-table hygiene.
- SAFE / CCPS structuring
- ESOP scheme & trust
- Rule 11UA valuation
- FC-GPR / FC-TRS
- SHA / SSA review
- Cap-table maintenance
Key Startup India Benefits You Must Know
Sec 80-IAC
Income-Tax Holiday – 3 Years
100% income-tax deduction for 3 consecutive years out of first 10 years from incorporation — subject to IMB approval and ₹100 Cr turnover cap.
100% Deduction
3 of 10
Sec 56(2)(viib)
Angel Tax Exemption
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.
₹25 Cr Cap
Form-2
Sec 54GB
Capital Gains Reinvestment
Long-term capital gains exemption for individuals / HUFs investing residential-property sale proceeds into eligible startup equity.
LTCG
Eligible Startup
SISFS
Seed Fund Up to ₹50 L
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.
PoC Grant
Market Entry
FFS
Fund of Funds (₹10,000 Cr)
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.
SIDBI
Via AIF
CGSS
Credit Guarantee – CGSS
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups — collateral-free debt up to ₹10 Cr per borrower with credit-guarantee cover for participating lenders.
₹10 Cr
Collateral-Free
IPR Scheme
Patent & Trademark Rebate
Fast-tracked patent examination, 80% rebate on patent filing / processing fees, 50% rebate on trademark fees, and free panel-facilitator services.
80% Patent
50% TM
Compliance
Self-Certification & Easy Exit
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.
Self-Cert
IBC 90-Day
Our Startup India Services
Eligibility & Entity Setup
Pvt Ltd / LLP / Registered Partnership formation, MOA / AOA / LLP-deed drafting, and DPIIT eligibility assessment with founder agreements.
DPIIT Recognition
Innovation / scalability narrative, write-up / pitch, and end-to-end DPIIT Startup India portal filing through to recognition certificate.
Sec 80-IAC IMB Approval
Inter-Ministerial Board certification for 3-year income-tax holiday — Form-1, financial projections, innovation justification, and IMB liaison.
Angel Tax Exemption
Section 56(2)(viib) exemption — Form-2 declaration, aggregate-cap planning, eligible-investor structuring, and notice / scrutiny defence.
Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS)
Empanelled incubator identification, application drafting, milestone planning, EAC presentation prep, and disbursement compliance.
Patent / TM Fast-Track
Startup IPR facilitator routing, patent / trademark / design drafting, fast-track examination, and 80% / 50% rebate claims.
Funding & Cap-Table Support
SAFE, CCPS, equity round structuring, ESOP scheme, SHA / SSA review, valuation under Rule 11UA, and FEMA FC-GPR / FC-TRS filings.
Valuation Under Rule 11UA
SEBI-registered valuer / merchant-banker valuation reports for share allotment, ESOP, secondary, and angel tax exemption defence.
FFS & CGSS Advisory
Indirect access to Fund of Funds for Startups via empanelled AIFs and Credit Guarantee Scheme for collateral-free startup debt.
Public Procurement (GeM)
GeM startup onboarding, vendor preference, EMD / turnover relaxation, and tender response support for government procurement.
Self-Certification & Compliance
Self-certification framework under labour & environmental laws, MCA / ROC filings, ITR, GST, TDS, and annual DPIIT compliance.
State Startup Policy Benefits
State-level startup policy benefits — Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, UP, Gujarat — stamp-duty rebate, R&D grants, and incubator access.
When You Need Startup India Registration
Newly Incorporated Startup
Recently incorporated as Pvt Ltd / LLP / Registered Partnership — DPIIT recognition unlocks IPR rebates and self-certification from day one.
Approaching Profitability
Approaching first profitable year — Sec 80-IAC IMB approval needed to lock in 3-year income-tax holiday before tax liability hits.
Raising at Premium
Raising equity at premium (above book value) and Sec 56(2)(viib) angel-tax risk — Form-2 declaration after DPIIT recognition required.
Patent / Trademark Filing
Filing patent / trademark / design — DPIIT recognition before filing unlocks 80% / 50% fee rebate and panel-facilitator services.
Seed Fund Application
Applying for Startup India Seed Fund Scheme via empanelled incubator — DPIIT recognition is mandatory eligibility.
Government Tender / GeM
Bidding on government tenders or onboarding to GeM — startup status secures EMD / turnover relaxations and vendor preference.
Angel Tax Notice Received
Received Sec 56(2)(viib) / Sec 68 notice on share premium — DPIIT + Form-2 retroactive defence and scrutiny representation needed.
Investor Diligence Pressure
Series-A / Series-B investor requires DPIIT recognition, clean cap table, and valuation reports as a closing condition.
Documents Needed for Startup India Registration
Entity Documents
- CoI / LLP-IN / Partnership deed
- MOA / AOA / LLP agreement
- PAN of entity
- GST registration
- Bank statement / cancelled cheque
- Director / partner KYC
- Registered office proof
Innovation & Business
- Pitch deck
- Innovation write-up
- Product / service description
- Patent / TM applications
- Awards / recognitions
- Customer testimonials
- Website / app links
Financial & IMB
- Audited financials (if any)
- Revenue / projections
- Cap table
- Investment / funding details
- ITR (latest)
- Form-1 (for Sec 80-IAC)
- Form-2 (for angel tax)
Our Startup India Engagement Process
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Diagnostic & Eligibility
Entity-form, age, turnover, innovation, and structure check against DPIIT eligibility framework.
2
DPIIT Recognition
Innovation narrative, document collation, and DPIIT Startup India portal application through to certificate.
3
80-IAC & Angel Tax
IMB Form-1 for tax holiday and Form-2 declaration for angel-tax exemption — with valuation alignment.
4
Scheme Applications
SISFS / FFS / CGSS / IPR-rebate applications routed through empanelled incubators and facilitators.
5
Ongoing Compliance
Annual MCA / ROC, ITR, GST, TDS, and DPIIT-status renewal with proactive notice / scrutiny support.
Why Choose Us for Startup India Registration
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Sec 56(2)(viib) angel tax defence
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SISFS & FFS application support
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Patent & trademark fast-track
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Rule 11UA valuation reports
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FDI / FEMA & cap-table support
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Notice & scrutiny defence
FAQs on Startup India Registration
Who is eligible for DPIIT Startup India recognition?
An entity incorporated as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership; up to 10 years from incorporation; turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any year; working towards innovation, development, or improvement of products / services or a scalable business model — and not formed by splitting or reconstruction of an existing business.
What is Section 80-IAC tax holiday?
Section 80-IAC allows a DPIIT-recognised startup to claim 100% deduction of profits for 3 consecutive financial years out of the first 10 years from incorporation, subject to certification by the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) and turnover ceiling of ₹100 crore.
What is angel tax and the Sec 56(2)(viib) exemption?
Angel tax under Sec 56(2)(viib) taxes share premium received above fair market value as "income from other sources". DPIIT-recognised startups filing Form-2 are exempt, subject to aggregate paid-up capital + premium cap of ₹25 crore and asset-class investment restrictions.
What is the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)?
SISFS provides up to ₹20 lakh as grant for proof of concept / prototype and up to ₹50 lakh as convertible debentures / debt for market entry, commercialisation, and scaling — disbursed via empanelled incubators to DPIIT-recognised startups.
How long does DPIIT recognition take?
DPIIT Startup India recognition typically takes 7–15 working days from a complete application. Section 80-IAC IMB approval takes 60–90 days. Angel tax Form-2 declaration is processed within a few working days of filing.
Can a sole proprietorship register under Startup India?
No. Only Private Limited Companies (Companies Act 2013), LLPs (LLP Act 2008), and Registered Partnerships (Partnership Act 1932) are eligible. Sole proprietorships, OPCs, and unregistered partnerships are not eligible for DPIIT recognition.
What are the IPR benefits for recognised startups?
Fast-tracked patent examination, 80% rebate on patent filing and processing fees, 50% rebate on trademark filing fees, and access to free panel facilitators for drafting and prosecution — applicable from date of DPIIT recognition.
Recognised Startup. Tax-Holiday Locked. Funding-Ready Cap Table.
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