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Startup India Registration

Get DPIIT recognition — start to finish.

Eligibility assessment, application, and tax exemption filing — Legalkarobar.com handles your Startup India recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

2–4 Week Recognition Income Tax Exemption Eligible Self-Certification Compliance
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DPIIT Recognition Application

DPIIT recognition is the entry point to every Startup India benefit — tax exemptions, funding schemes, and compliance relaxations all require it first. Legalkarobar.com assesses your eligibility against DPIIT's innovation and turnover criteria, then prepares the business write-up and application.

  • Eligibility assessment against age, turnover, and innovation criteria
  • Business write-up prepared to reflect your innovation clearly
  • Application filed on the Startup India portal
  • Typically recognized within 2–4 weeks

Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption

DPIIT-recognized startups can apply for a 100% income tax exemption for any 3 consecutive years out of their first 10 years — a significant benefit while reinvesting profits into growth. Approval requires a separate application to the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB), which Legalkarobar.com prepares and files.

  • Eligibility check against incorporation date and sector
  • Application to the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB)
  • Financial statements and business plan prepared
  • Guidance on choosing the optimal 3-year exemption window

Angel Tax Exemption (Section 56)

Without this exemption, share premium received from investors above fair market value can be taxed as income under Section 56 — a significant risk for early-stage fundraising. DPIIT-recognized startups meeting the conditions can apply for exemption from this "angel tax" on qualifying investments.

  • Eligibility review against DPIIT and investor conditions
  • Declaration filing to claim the exemption
  • Coordination with your fundraising documentation
  • Guidance on structuring rounds to stay eligible

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme Guidance

The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) provides early-stage funding for proof-of-concept, prototype development, and market entry through DPIIT-approved incubators. Legalkarobar.com helps identify the right incubator and prepares your application to improve your chances of selection.

  • Incubator shortlisting based on your sector and stage
  • Application and pitch material preparation
  • Guidance on the funding stages and typical ticket sizes
  • Support through the incubator's evaluation process

Self-Certification & Labour Law Compliance

DPIIT-recognized startups can self-certify compliance under select labour and environment laws instead of undergoing routine inspections, reducing early-stage compliance overhead for several years. Legalkarobar.com sets up the self-certification and keeps your filings current.

  • Self-certification under applicable labour laws
  • Environment law self-certification, where applicable
  • Reduced inspection exposure for the eligible period
  • Ongoing filing support so certification stays valid

Patent & Trademark Fee Rebate

DPIIT-recognized startups are eligible for a substantial rebate on patent filing fees and a rebate on trademark filing fees, along with fast-track examination of patent applications — making IP protection considerably more affordable in the early years.

  • Patent filing fee rebate application
  • Trademark filing fee rebate application
  • Fast-track patent examination request
  • Coordinated with our separate Trademark & IP registration service
How It Works

From eligibility check to benefit activation

Four steps, most of it handled without you navigating the portal yourself.

1
Eligibility Assessment
We review your company's age, turnover, and innovation criteria against DPIIT norms.
2
Documentation & Business Write-Up
We prepare the innovation write-up and supporting documents DPIIT requires.
3
Startup India Portal Application
We submit the application via the Startup India portal and track it to approval.
4
Recognition & Benefit Activation
Once recognized, we help you apply for tax exemption, Seed Fund, and IP rebate benefits.
Common Questions

Startup India registration — frequently asked questions

A business must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership, be less than 10 years old, have turnover below the applicable threshold in any financial year, and be working towards innovation or improvement of products, processes, or services with scalability and employment or wealth-creation potential.
DPIIT recognition typically takes 2 to 4 weeks after the application is submitted on the Startup India portal, depending on the review process.
DPIIT-recognized startups can apply for a Section 80-IAC income tax exemption for 3 consecutive years out of their first 10 years, subject to Inter-Ministerial Board approval, and a Section 56 angel tax exemption on share premium received from investors.
No — recognition unlocks eligibility for schemes like the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and tax exemptions, but funding applications are separate and evaluated independently by the relevant fund or incubator.
No — the business must first be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership before applying, since the application requires a Certificate of Incorporation or Registration.
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