Startup India Certification & DPIIT Recognition Services

Startup India recognition is a certification granted by DPIIT to eligible businesses working on innovative products, processes or services, making them eligible for various government benefits.

Entities incorporated as a private limited company, LLP or registered partnership firm, within the prescribed age and turnover limits and working toward innovation, are generally eligible.

Common requirements include the certificate of incorporation, PAN, a brief write-up on the nature of innovation, and details of directors or partners.

Processing time varies based on application accuracy and departmental review, but recognition is typically granted within a few weeks of submission.

The government does not charge a fee for DPIIT recognition itself, though professional assistance for documentation and filing may involve consultancy charges.

An entity is generally eligible if it has been incorporated within the timeframe prescribed under the current Startup India guidelines from its date of registration.

No, recognition makes a startup eligible to apply for tax exemption separately, and approval depends on meeting the specific conditions of the exemption provision.

Angel tax exemption allows eligible recognised startups to raise investment above fair market value without it being taxed as income under certain conditions.

No, DPIIT recognition is generally available only to entities registered as a private limited company, LLP or partnership firm, not sole proprietorships.

A written description explaining your innovation, scalability and revenue model is required, which can be supported by a pitch deck or business plan.

Recognition remains valid until the entity crosses the prescribed turnover limit or age threshold defined under the applicable guidelines.

Yes, applications may be rejected if the business does not sufficiently demonstrate innovation, and recognition can be reviewed if eligibility criteria are later found unmet.

Recognition can improve credibility with investors and opens access to certain government-backed startup funding schemes.

Yes, beyond DPIIT recognition, we guide startups through applying for applicable tax exemptions and related scheme benefits.

We provide end-to-end support from eligibility assessment to application filing and post- recognition benefits, helping your startup get certified efficiently and correctly.