Startup India Registration is a government initiative launched in 2016 under the Startup India Scheme to support and promote startups in India by providing tax exemptions, funding support, easier compliance, and other benefits.
It's a process where a company or individual registers their business as a recognized startup with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to access various benefits under the Startup India Scheme.
To qualify as a DPIIT-recognized startup:
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Type of Entity | Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership Firm |
| Age of Business | Not older than 10 years from date of incorporation |
| Annual Turnover | Less than ₹100 crore in any financial year |
| Original Entity | Should not be formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business |
| Innovation | Must be working toward innovation, development, or improvement of products or services |
Certificate of Incorporation or Registration
PAN of the entity
Details of directors/partners
Brief description of the business
Website link, pitch deck, or product details (optional but useful)
Patent/IPR (if available)
Sign up and create a profile
Choose "DPIIT Recognition for Startups"
Fill the online application with:
Entity and director details
Business activity and innovation brief
Upload required documents
Submit the application
🟢 If approved, you'll get a Startup Recognition Certificate.
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Tax Exemption | 3 years income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC |
| Self-Certification | Compliance under 9 labour & 3 environmental laws |
| Startup India Seed Fund Scheme | Financial support for proof of concept, prototype, product development |
| Easier Public Procurement | Relaxation in tender norms for government contracts |
| IPR Fast-Tracking | 80% rebate on patent filing and quicker examination |
| Access to Funding | Eligibility for Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) managed by SIDBI |
