Startup India (DPIIT) Registration
Quick Reference for Your Business
Documents Required • Eligibility • Benefits – everything you need to know about Startup India Registration.
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Documents Required
Certificate of Incorporation
Pvt Ltd / LLP / Registered Partnership
PAN card
of the business
Business description
Note on innovation, product/service, scalability
Director / Partner details
Names and contact info
Website or pitch deck
Optional, strengthens the application
Patents / awards / recognition
If any (optional)
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Eligibility & Timelines
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Pvt Ltd Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership Firm |
| Age of entity | Incorporated within the last 10 years |
| Annual turnover | Below ₹100 crore in any financial year |
| Nature | Innovation / improvement / scalable business model |
| Processing time | 2–3 working days for DPIIT recognition |
| Government fee | NIL — recognition is FREE |
Note: DPIIT recognition and 80IAC tax exemption are separate applications. Apply for recognition first, then for the 3-year tax holiday and angel-tax exemption.
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What You Miss Without DPIIT Recognition
No 3-year tax holiday
Section 80IAC exemption on profits is unavailable — you pay full tax.
Angel tax risk
Funding above fair value can be taxed under Section 56(2)(viib).
No startup funding access
Cannot access SIDBI Fund of Funds or Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGSS).
Full IP fees
Patents cost ~₹1.6 lakh instead of ₹1,750 with recognition + facilitator.
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Why Founders Trust M/s Durganjali & Associates
A real, qualified Chartered Accountant
Not an agent — a CA who structures your startup correctly from day one.
5 years of practice
Across companies, firms, individuals and trusts — Tax, GST and compliance.
You never miss a date
We track every deadline — recognition, 80IAC, ROC and tax filings.
Clear updates in your language
Simple updates in Telugu and English — you always know where things stand.
Honest, practical advice
Straight answers you can act on — no jargon, no overselling.
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