Government of India Initiative

Startup India DPIIT Registration & Recognition Made Easy

Get your startup officially recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) — unlock India's most powerful startup benefits: tax holidays, angel tax exemption, patent rebates and ₹10,000 Cr+ fund access.

📌 What is DPIIT Recognition?
DPIIT (formerly DIPP) Recognition under the Startup India scheme is a certificate issued by the Government of India that officially validates your entity as a "Startup" — granting access to exclusive tax benefits, legal protections, and government funding schemes.

✅ 80-IAC Tax Exemption
🛡️ Angel Tax Exemption
🔬 80% Patent Fee Off
🏛️ Govt Tender Priority
⚡ 2–7 Days Approval
💼 Fund of Funds Access
🌐 PAN India Service
🧑‍💼 CA Expert Assisted
1200+
Startups Registered
98%
First Attempt Approval
7 days
Max Processing Time
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Startups Registered
1,200+
Processing Time
2–7 Days
Approval Rate
98% First Attempt
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Tax Savings Enabled
₹10L+ Average
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Expert Team
CA & CS Assisted
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Service
PAN India
Understanding the Scheme

What is Startup India &
DPIIT Recognition?

The Startup India initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016 to build a robust startup ecosystem in India. The DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) grants official "Startup" recognition to eligible entities.

Once recognised, your startup gets access to a powerful bundle of benefits — from income tax holidays and angel tax exemptions to patent fee rebates, priority in government tenders, and access to the ₹10,000 Crore Fund of Funds.

Innovation-Driven

Your startup must work towards innovation, development or improvement of products, services or processes with a scalable business model.

Completely Free to Apply

DPIIT recognition itself has zero government fee — you only pay our professional assistance fee.

Online Process

The entire application is filed on the official Startup India portal (startupindia.gov.in). No physical visits required.

Pitch Deck Required

A well-crafted pitch deck or business description is critical for approval. Our team helps you prepare this correctly.

Eligibility Criteria
1
Entity Type

Must be a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership Firm registered in India.

2
Age of Entity

Not more than 10 years from the date of incorporation/registration.

3
Annual Turnover

Annual turnover should not exceed ₹100 Crore in any financial year since incorporation.

4
Innovation Driven

Working towards innovation, development, deployment or commercialization of new products/services/processes.

5
Not a Split-off

Should not be formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business.

6
Scalable Model

Must have potential to create employment or wealth generation — a scalable business model.

Why Register

Unlock Powerful Startup Benefits

DPIIT recognition opens the door to the most comprehensive startup support ecosystem in India.

80
IAC
Biggest Benefit

Section 80-IAC — 3-Year Complete Income Tax Holiday

DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated after April 1, 2016 are eligible for 100% income tax exemption on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years — applied under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act.

Save ₹5L–50L+ in taxes annually
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Tax Protection

Angel Tax Exemption (Section 56)

Investments received by DPIIT-recognised startups from angel investors are fully exempt from angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib) of IT Act — critical for fundraising rounds without tax liability.

Vital for fundraising
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Funding Access

Fund of Funds — ₹10,000 Crore Access

DPIIT-recognised startups can access the Government's Fund of Funds managed by SIDBI — channelled through SEBI-registered Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs) at preferential terms.

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IP Protection

80% Patent Fee Rebate

Get 80% rebate on patent filing fees. Fast-tracked examination of patent applications.

🏛️
Government

Govt Tender Priority

Exemption from prior turnover and experience criteria in government procurement tenders.

⚖️
Compliance

Self-Certification

Self-certify compliance under 9 labour laws and 3 environmental laws — reduced inspection burden.

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Legal

Easy Winding Up

Startups can be wound up within 90 days under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

Documentation

Documents Required for
DPIIT Recognition

Our team does a pre-check of all documents before filing to ensure first-attempt approval. We also help prepare your pitch deck.

📋 Mandatory Documents

1
Certificate of Incorporation / LLP Agreement
2
PAN Card of Company/LLP
3
Aadhaar / Passport of all Directors / Partners
4
Startup India Portal Login (or we create one)
5
Brief Description of Innovation / Business Model
6
Pitch Deck or Business Plan (we help prepare)
7
Website URL (if available)

📂 For Section 80-IAC Tax Benefit

A
DPIIT Recognition Certificate (prerequisite)
B
ITR (Income Tax Return) of past years
C
Audited Financial Statements
D
Board Resolution for 80-IAC Application
E
Bank Statements (last 12 months)
F
Details of Innovation / Product / Service
G
List of team & their qualifications
How It Works

Get DPIIT Recognised in
5 Simple Steps

Complete process from enquiry to DPIIT certificate — our team handles everything.

1
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Free Consultation

Fill the form. Our Startup India expert calls within 2 hours to assess eligibility and requirements.

2
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Document Collection

We share a checklist. You provide documents. We verify everything before filing to ensure zero errors.

3
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Pitch Deck Prep

We help craft your startup description and pitch deck — the critical element for DPIIT approval.

4
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Portal Filing

We file your complete application on the official startupindia.gov.in portal and track its status daily.

5
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Certificate Delivered

DPIIT Recognition Certificate is issued within 2–7 working days. We then guide you on next steps.

Government Schemes

Additional Schemes for
Recognised Startups

DPIIT recognition is your gateway to these powerful government funding and support programmes.

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Seed Funding

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

Provides financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialisation.

Up to ₹50 Lakhs
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Equity Funding

Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)

₹10,000 Crore corpus managed by SIDBI, invested through SEBI-registered AIFs to provide growth-stage funding to recognised startups.

₹10,000 Crore corpus
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R&D Support

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

Access to Atal Incubation Centres (AICs), Atal Tinkering Labs and R&D grants for early-stage startups in deep tech and innovation.

Grants up to ₹10 Crore
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Global Expansion

Startup India International

Supported market access programmes, international trade missions and bilateral startup bridge programmes with 15+ countries.

15+ Country Bridges
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Legal Support

Legal Support & Fast Track IP

Free IP facilitation services, patent, trademark and copyright support through CGPDTM. 80% rebate on patent fees for recognised startups.

80% Patent Fee Rebate
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Market Access

Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

Startups get preferential treatment on GeM portal — no prior experience or turnover criteria for government procurement contracts.

₹2 Lakh Cr+ Market
Transparent Pricing

Simple, Honest
Pricing

Government recognition fee is ₹0 — you pay only our professional assistance fee. Complete transparency, no hidden charges.

Basic
Recognition
DPIIT recognition only — for startups with all documents ready
2,999
Professional fee · One-time
Government fee: ₹0 (Free)
DPIIT Portal Application
Document Checklist
Application Review
Status Tracking
Certificate Delivery
Pitch Deck Preparation
80-IAC Tax Filing
⭐ Most Popular
Complete
Recognition + Tax
Full package — DPIIT + Pitch Deck + 80-IAC tax exemption filing
7,999
Professional fee · One-time
Government fee: ₹0 (Free)
DPIIT Portal Application
Pitch Deck Preparation
Eligibility Assessment
80-IAC Tax Exemption Filing
Dedicated Manager
Angel Tax Certificate
Post-Recognition Support
Enterprise
Full Startup Bundle
Incorporate + DPIIT + Tax + Compliance + Funding Support
Custom
Quote based on requirement
Best value for end-to-end setup
Company Incorporation
DPIIT Recognition
GST + PAN + TAN Setup
Funding Pitch Deck
Investor Connect
80-IAC + Angel Tax
Annual Compliance
Success Stories

Founders Who Trusted Us

★★★★★

"Got our DPIIT certificate in just 4 days. Sirus Infotech helped us prepare the pitch deck correctly on the first attempt. We then saved ₹8 Lakh in income tax using 80-IAC. Outstanding service."

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Arjun Kapoor
Co-Founder, FinTech Startup · Bengaluru
★★★★★

"We had been rejected once before approaching Sirus. Their team identified the exact issue with our pitch deck description and resubmitted — approved within 3 days. Highly recommended!"

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Sneha Reddy
Founder, EdTech Platform · Hyderabad
★★★★★

"Sirus not only got us DPIIT recognition but also guided us through the Startup India Seed Fund application. We received ₹20 Lakh in seed funding through the scheme. Game-changer for us."

VM
Vikram Mehra
CEO, AgriTech Startup · Pune
Why Sirus Infotech

India's Trusted
Startup Registration Partner

Over 1,200 startups across India have received DPIIT recognition through Sirus Infotech — with a 98% first-attempt approval rate and zero cases of rejection due to our errors.

Expert CA & CS Team

All applications are prepared and reviewed by qualified CAs and CS professionals with startup compliance expertise.

Pitch Deck Expertise

We've helped 1,200+ founders write winning DPIIT pitch descriptions. This is where most DIY applications fail.

Post-Recognition Guidance

We don't stop at the certificate — we guide you on 80-IAC, angel tax, seed funding, and GeM portal registration.

Rejection Fix

Got rejected by DPIIT? We specialise in identifying exactly why and resubmitting with corrections for approval.

Bengaluru + PAN India

Bengaluru-based office with remote service capability — serving startups across all Indian states and sectors.

1200+
Startups Registered
98%
Approval Rate
4 Days
Avg. Turnaround
2 Hrs
Response Time
Our Startup Expertise
DPIIT Approval Accuracy98%
Pitch Deck Success Rate97%
80-IAC Tax Filing95%
Client Satisfaction99%
Common Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is DPIIT Recognition and who issues it?
DPIIT Recognition (formerly DIPP) is an official government recognition for startups, issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It's the gateway to all Startup India benefits.
Is DPIIT registration free? What fees are involved?
Yes — there is zero government fee for DPIIT recognition itself. You only pay our professional assistance fee (starting ₹2,999) for document preparation, pitch deck writing, portal filing and status tracking. We are fully transparent about all charges upfront.
Can a Sole Proprietorship apply for DPIIT recognition?
No. DPIIT recognition is available only to Private Limited Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and Registered Partnership Firms. If you're operating as a sole proprietor, we can first help you incorporate as a Pvt. Ltd. or LLP and then apply for recognition.
What is the Section 80-IAC tax exemption for startups?
Section 80-IAC allows DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated after April 1, 2016 to claim 100% income tax deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years of operation. This requires a separate application to the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) — we handle this end-to-end.
How long does DPIIT recognition take?
The DPIIT portal states 45 days as the official timeline, but in practice, well-prepared applications are typically approved within 2–7 working days. Our pre-verification process ensures your application is complete and correct before submission, avoiding any delays.
My DPIIT application was rejected. Can you help?
Absolutely. DPIIT rejection is common when the business description or innovation narrative is not written correctly. We specialise in identifying the exact reason for rejection and preparing a corrected, stronger application. We've helped dozens of previously rejected startups get approval.
Does DPIIT recognition expire? Is renewal needed?
DPIIT recognition itself has no fixed expiry — however, the "Startup" status is valid only as long as your entity meets the eligibility criteria (within 10 years of incorporation, turnover below ₹100 Crore). Once you cross either threshold, you're no longer classified as a startup.
What is the angel tax exemption for DPIIT-recognised startups?
Under Section 56(2)(viib), investments received at a valuation higher than fair market value by unlisted companies were taxed as "income" (angel tax). DPIIT-recognised startups are fully exempt from this — meaning any investment from angel investors is not taxed, making fundraising significantly easier.
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