Startup India DPIIT Recognition (₹2,999)

What is Startup India DPIIT Recognition?

The Startup India initiative is a flagship campaign launched by the Government of India to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and driving scalable economic growth. Recognition is granted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

DPIIT-recognized startups gain access to substantial statutory benefits: 100% tax exemption for 3 consecutive years under Section 80-IAC, exemption from Angel Tax under Section 56(2)(viib), significant fee rebates on intellectual property registrations, and waiver of prior turnover in government tenders.

Key Statutory Benefits & Business Advantages

Holding a verified, compliant registration delivers substantial commercial and legal protections:

3-Year Section 80-IAC Tax Holiday

Eligible startups can claim 100% income tax exemption for any 3 consecutive financial years within their first 10 years.

80% Patent & 50% Trademark Rebate

Massive statutory fee concessions: save 80% on patent application fees and 50% on trademark filings with fast-track examination.

Angel Tax Exemption (Sec 56)

Complete exemption from Angel Tax on investments received above fair market value under Section 56(2)(viib).

Tender Exemption (No EMD / Turnover)

Exemption from prior turnover and experience criteria in central government tenders, and waiver of Earnest Money Deposits.

Self-Certification of Labour Laws

Self-certify compliance for 9 labour laws and 3 environmental regulations for up to 5 years without routine inspections.

Access to Government Seed Funding

Eligibility to apply for the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) providing grants up to ₹20 Lakhs and debt up to ₹50 Lakhs.

Eligibility Criteria for DPIIT Startup Recognition

Conditions to qualify as a recognized startup in India:

Criterion	Statutory Threshold	Compliance Requirement
Entity Type	Private Limited Company or LLP	Incorporated in India (Proprietorships not eligible)
Entity Age	Within 10 years of incorporation	Must not exceed 10 years from incorporation date
Turnover Limit	Turnover not exceeding ₹100 Crore	In any preceding financial year since incorporation
Original Entity	Not formed by splitting or reconstructing	Must be a fresh business entity
Innovation / Scalability	Working towards innovation or scalability	Must have high potential for employment or wealth generation

Compliance Note: Entity Structure: Sole Proprietorships and Partnership Firms cannot apply for DPIIT recognition directly; they must first convert into a Private Limited Company or LLP.

Mandatory Documents Required

Our team verifies every document prior to portal submission to prevent officer clarification delays:

Certificate of Incorporation / LLP Agreement

Official registration certificate from MCA

Pitch Deck / Innovation Presentation

Explaining problem solved, innovation, and scalability

Website / App / Working Demo Link

Showcasing active product operations or prototype

Directors / Partners Profile

Identity proofs and educational/professional background

Brief Write-Up on Uniqueness

Drafted by Mazco highlighting high potential for employment

Patent / Trademark Applications

Any existing IP filings to substantiate innovation

Our 4-Step Filing & Registration Process

We ensure accuracy and speedy turnaround with complete milestone visibility:

1

Scalability Review

Analyzing your business model and crafting the required innovation write-up.

2

DPIIT Application

Filing application on the official Startup India portal with supporting documentation.

3

Inter-Ministerial Scrutiny

Handling officer queries regarding business operations and scalability.

4

Certificate Handover

Issuance of official DPIIT Recognition Certificate with permanent registration number.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) only recognizes Private Limited Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and registered Partnership Firms. Proprietorships must convert first.

Once your startup achieves DPIIT recognition, a separate application must be submitted to the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) to obtain the certificate of eligibility for the Section 80-IAC 3-year tax holiday.

No, the Government of India charges zero official fee on the Startup India portal. Mazco charges a professional fee of ₹2,999 for pitch review, write-up preparation, and application filing.

Recognized startups receive an 80% rebate on official patent filing fees, a 50% rebate on trademark filings, and qualify for fast-track examination to grant patents within months instead of years.

SISFS provides financial assistance to early-stage startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, and market entry via grants up to ₹20 Lakhs and convertible debentures up to ₹50 Lakhs.

Yes. Any eligible entity incorporated within the last 10 years whose turnover has never crossed ₹100 Crore in any financial year can apply.

Startup India DPIIT Recognition