Startup Registration In India

If you are an entrepreneur starting a new business and meet certain criteria, you have the right to choose Startup Registration in India. The Tax2Fin team will assist you with maximum tax exemptions to set up your business.

Startup India Registration

Startup India registration gives your new business official recognition and unlocks a suite of government-backed benefits—like tax breaks, funding access, and legal support. It’s part of the Startup India initiative launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to boost entrepreneurship nationwide. Tax2Fin helps navigate the necessary steps to get your business incorporated and certified

Why Register as a Startup?

  • Tax & Compliance Benefits

    • Avail a 3‑year tax exemption under Section 80IAC.

    • Use self-certification to streamline labor and environmental compliance.

  • Funding Support

    • Gain access to the ₹10,000 crore “Fund of Funds” under Startup India.

  • Networking & Growth

    • Connect with mentors, investors, and opportunities via the Startup India Hub

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for DPIIT recognition, your company must meet the following:

  • Be structured as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Partnership.

  • Be under 10 years old from incorporation.

  • Have an annual revenue below ₹100 crores.

  • Offer a genuinely innovative product, service, or process.

  • Be scalable, creating employment or wealth.

  • Not be the result of splitting or reconstituting an existing business

Documents Needed

Prepare these for a smoother application:

  1. Certificate of Incorporation

  2. Company PAN (and TAN)

  3. Description of your business (pitch deck, website, or video)

  4. Proof of concept (e.g., prototypes, demos)

  5. Director/partner details and contact info

  6. Authorized signatory’s info

  7. Optional: proof of funding or awards

Step-by-Step Registration Process

  1. Incorporate Your Business

    • Register as a Pvt Ltd, LLP, or Partnership on the MCA portal.

  2. Set Up a Startup India Profile

    • Create an account on startupindia.gov.in, verify via OTP, and enter your business details.

  3. Apply for DPIIT Recognition

    • Access the National Single Window System → fill out the recognition form and self-certify compliance.

  4. Upload Documents & Submit

    • Share incorporation cert, PAN, pitch, authorization letter, director details, and optional proofs.

  5. Receive Recognition Number & Certificate

    • Immediate acknowledgement → DPIIT reviews in ~10–15 days → download your certificate

Benefits After Recognition

  1. Income Tax Exemption: 3 years out of 7 (post‑approval by the IMB).

  2. Tax‑free Premiums: Up to ₹10 crores on share premium subject to IMB approval.

  3. IPR Advantages: 80% rebate on patent fees, fast-tracking, and government facilitation.

  4. Fund Access:

    • ₹10k crore Fund of Funds via SIDBI → indirect VC funding.

    • ₹945 crore Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) offering grants/loans (~₹20 lakh for early-stage).

  5. Regulatory Ease:

    • Self-certify under six labor and three environment laws for 5 years.

    • White‑category industries (as per CPCB) exempt from environmental clearances for 3 years.

  6. Public Procurement: Tender benefits without prior turnover or deposit norms.

  7. Exit Option: Quicker winding‑up (90 vs 180 days) with IBC‑managed liquidation.

  8. Ecosystem Support:

    • Access to tools, mentorship, AWS credits ($300k+), events, and investor connects.

  9. Facilitation Services:

    • Policy clarification via toll-free/official email.

    • Personalized guidance—from incubator linkages to plan reviews.

FAQs

First, incorporate your business as a Private Ltd, LLP, or Partnership via the MCA portal; then, log in to Startup India, apply for DPIIT recognition, submit key documents, and await approval—typically within 10–15 days.

Startup registration on the DPIIT portal is free. However, MCA incorporation costs around ₹5,000–15,000, with optional charges for IPR filings, depending on your exact requirements.

Eligible entities include Private Ltd, LLP, or Partnership firms under 10 years old, with annual turnover under ₹100 crore, offering innovative and scalable products or services—not formed by splitting existing businesses.

No, sole proprietorships are not eligible. Only Private Ltd, LLP, or Partnership firms qualify for DPIIT recognition under the Startup India program.

There’s no fixed ₹20 lakh grant. However, under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, early-stage startups can receive seed funding (in the form of grants or loans) of around ₹20 lakh to support prototype development .

The DPIIT startup certificate is free of cost. You only incur fees for MCA incorporation and any intellectual property registrations if pursued.

Yes, government bodies can launch or support startups under the Startup India scheme, but support typically comes through funding or mentorship—not through the government maintaining ownership.

Investments via share premium are tax‑exempt up to ₹10 crore, but only with approval from the Inter‑Ministerial Board—making investments cleaner and more attractive.

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