Get Startup India recognition from DPIIT

DPIIT recognition opens up tax holidays, self-certification under labour and environment laws, faster patent processing and easier public procurement. We check eligibility, write the innovation pitch and file the application.

Handled by qualified CS and CA7 to 15 working daysGovernment fees shown separately

What is included

Eligibility review against the current DPIIT framework
Startup India portal profile setup
Write-up on innovation, scalability and employment potential
Pitch deck or product summary review
Application filing and DPIIT query handling
Recognition certificate
Guidance on the startup tax holiday application

What is not included

Company or LLP incorporation (see Launch services)
Startup tax holiday application to the Inter-Ministerial Board, offered separately
Trademark or patent filings

Who needs this

Private Limited Companies, LLPs, registered partnership firms and cooperative societies up to 10 years old (20 years for deep tech) with turnover up to Rs 200 crore in every year (Rs 300 crore for deep tech), working on an innovative or scalable product, process or service. The entity must not be formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business.

Documents required

Certificate of Incorporation or registration and PAN of the entity
Director or partner details
Description of the product or service and what makes it innovative
Website, pitch deck or product demo link
Patents, awards or funding letters, if any

How it works

We review eligibility and prepare the innovation write-up

The application is filed on the Startup India portal

DPIIT reviews it and issues the recognition certificate

Timeline

7 to 15 working days. Government processing times are outside our control; we track and follow up on every application.

If you skip it

Penalty exposure: No penalty for not applying. Without recognition the business cannot claim the startup tax holiday or other scheme benefits. Recognition obtained on false information can be revoked with benefits withdrawn.

What this service creates next

Completing this is the start of a recurring set of obligations. Under an AdvisoNet plan these are tracked in your Compliance Passport and handled before they fall due.

Startup tax holiday application to the Inter-Ministerial Board, if eligible
Keeping the Startup India profile and turnover details updated
Self-certification returns under labour and environment laws where opted
Regular ROC, tax and GST compliance as usual

See AdvisoNet plans from ₹1,499 per month

Frequently asked questions

What is the 80-IAC tax holiday?

Eligible startups can claim a 100% deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of their first 10. It now sits in Section 140 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, which replaced 80-IAC from 1 April 2026. Only companies and LLPs incorporated before 1 April 2030 qualify, turnover must stay within Rs 100 crore in the year of claim, and separate Inter-Ministerial Board certification is needed.

Is DPIIT recognition the same as the tax holiday?

No. Recognition is the first step and is granted by DPIIT. The tax holiday needs a separate application and approval.

Is there a government fee?

No. DPIIT does not charge a fee for recognition.

Fees shown are AdvisoNet professional fees exclusive of GST and government charges. Content is general information, not legal advice; applicability depends on facts and current law.