Startup India DPIIT Recognition in Pune
DPIIT recognition unlocks tax exemptions, angel tax relief, self-certification under labour laws and fast-track patent processing — all in one government registration. We handle the application and compliance.
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Eligibility Assessment
Check entity type, age, turnover threshold and innovation criteria before filing.
DPIIT Recognition Application
Application filed on the Startup India portal with supporting documents and innovation description.
Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption
Application for 3-year income tax exemption filed after DPIIT recognition.
Angel Tax Exemption (56(2)(viib))
Form 2 filed with DPIIT to exempt investments from being treated as income.
Labour Law Self-Certification
Advisory on the 9 labour laws for which startups can self-certify.
Patent Fast-Track Filing
Government-subsidised and expedited patent examination available post-recognition.
Who qualifies for Startup India recognition
Private Limited, LLP or Partnership
Eligible entities — sole proprietorships and public limited companies are not eligible.
Not More Than 10 Years Old
Entity must be incorporated or registered within the last 10 years.
Turnover Below Rs 100 Crore
Annual turnover must not have exceeded Rs 100 crore in any financial year since incorporation.
Innovation & Scalability
Entity must work towards development, deployment or commercialisation of a new product, process or service.
Not a Subsidiary or Group Company
Entity formed by splitting or restructuring an existing business is not eligible.
Only Once per Entity
DPIIT recognition cannot be sought by the same entity more than once.
DPIIT recognition does not automatically give the tax exemption. After recognition, a separate application must be filed with the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) for the Section 80-IAC income tax exemption. Many startups miss this step and lose 3 years of tax savings.
Common reasons startups miss out on DPIIT recognition benefits
Simple steps, no surprises
Eligibility check
Entity type, age, turnover and innovation criteria assessed before filing.
DPIIT application
Application filed on the Startup India portal with supporting documents and innovation description.
Benefits filing
Section 80-IAC IMB application and angel tax exemption Form 2 filed post-recognition.
Ongoing compliance
Labour law self-certifications, annual updates and patent filing advisory as the startup grows.
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Frequently asked questions
A government recognition given by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to eligible startups, unlocking tax exemptions, angel tax relief, self-certification under labour laws and other benefits.
Private limited companies, LLPs and registered partnerships that are not more than 10 years old, have not exceeded Rs 100 crore turnover in any year and are working on an innovative product, process or service.
A 3-year income tax exemption (any 3 years out of the first 10 years of incorporation) available to DPIIT-recognised startups after IMB approval. The startup must apply separately for this exemption.
Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act taxes investments received by unlisted companies above fair value as income. DPIIT-recognised startups that file Form 2 are exempt from this provision.
No. Only private limited companies, LLPs and registered partnership firms are eligible.
Typically 5–10 working days after the application is filed on the Startup India portal.
No. They are separate registrations with different eligibility criteria and benefits. A startup can hold both DPIIT recognition and an MSME Udyam certificate simultaneously.
Unlock Startup India benefits — DPIIT recognition and tax exemptions
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