Startup India Registration: Key Benefits You Should Know

1. Eligibility for DPIIT Recognition

To qualify for Startup India recognition, the entity must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership within the last 10 years, with annual turnover not exceeding ₹100 Crores in any financial year.

2. Key Benefits Provided by the Government

Recognized startups gain access to tangible statutory exemptions and funding pipelines.

• 3-Year Income Tax Holiday under Section 80-IAC (for eligible entities).
• Exemption from Angel Tax under Section 56(2)(viib).
• 80% rebate on patent filing fees and 50% on trademark fees.
• Self-certification under 6 labor laws and 3 environmental laws for up to 5 years.
• Relaxed public procurement norms (exemption from prior turnover and experience).