Employment
Startup India
Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade · Launched 2016
Supports startups through recognition, tax benefits, easier compliance and access to funding to build a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Key benefit
Tax exemptions, self-certification compliance and funding support for recognised startups.
Eligibility criteria
- Entity incorporated as a private limited company, LLP or registered partnership
- Within the prescribed years since incorporation
- Working on innovation or improvement of products, processes or services
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Documents required
- Certificate of incorporation
- PAN of the entity
- Brief write-up on the business and innovation
How to apply
- 1Register the entity on the Startup India portal
- 2Apply for DPIIT recognition with the required details
- 3Receive the recognition certificate
- 4Avail the applicable benefits and schemes
Frequently asked questions
What is DPIIT recognition?
It is the official recognition that lets a startup access tax benefits, easier compliance and other government support under Startup India.