Startup Registration
Startup India registration, formally known as DPIIT recognition, provides eligible entities with access to tax exemptions, easier compliance, and other benefits under the Startup India initiative. Hegde Hegde and Associates LLP provides startup registration services covering eligibility assessment, application filing, and post-recognition compliance.
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Why Startup India Registration Matters
Recognition under the Startup India initiative, granted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), is distinct from company or LLP incorporation. It is an additional recognition available to eligible entities, providing benefits such as tax exemption under Section 80-IAC, self-certification under labour laws, and easier public procurement access.
Eligibility criteria relate to the entity’s age, turnover, and nature of business, specifically requiring the business to be working towards innovation, development, or improvement of products, processes, or services, or to have a scalable business model with high potential for employment or wealth creation.
Why Businesses Need This Service
- Newly incorporated companies or LLPs seeking to register a startup in India for DPIIT recognition.
- Startups seeking tax exemption benefits under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act.
- Startups seeking exemption from angel tax provisions under Section 56(2)(viib), subject to conditions.
- Businesses uncertain whether their activity qualifies as innovative or scalable under DPIIT criteria.
- Startups seeking self-certification benefits under specified labour and environmental laws.
- Startups participating in government tenders that require DPIIT recognition for procurement relaxations.
Our Approach
- 01
Assessment
Evaluating the entity’s eligibility against DPIIT recognition criteria.
- 02
Planning
Preparing the business description and supporting rationale for innovation or scalability.
- 03
Documentation
Compiling incorporation documents, business plan, and pitch deck as required.
- 04
Execution
Filing the application on the Startup India portal.
- 05
CA Review
Independent review of the application before submission.
- 06
Compliance Verification
Confirming eligibility for specific benefits such as Section 80-IAC or angel tax exemption.
- 07
Reporting
Delivery of the DPIIT recognition certificate and applicable benefit summary.
- 08
Continuous Support
Advisory on post-recognition compliance and benefit applications.
Scope of Services
- DPIIT recognition eligibility assessment and application filing
- Preparation of business description, innovation rationale, and supporting documentation
- Application for tax exemption under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act
- Application for angel tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib), subject to eligibility
- Advisory on self-certification benefits under labour and environmental laws
- Post-recognition compliance advisory, including annual filings required to retain recognition
- Coordination with incorporation and regulatory registration services for new startups
Business Benefits
- Access to tax exemption benefits, subject to meeting the specified conditions.
- Reduced compliance burden through self-certification under specified labour laws.
- Improved eligibility for certain government tenders and procurement processes.
- Formal recognition that can support credibility with investors and stakeholders.
- A documented, compliant basis for claiming startup-specific tax and regulatory benefits.
Why Choose Hegde Hegde and Associates LLP
- DPIIT recognition and related tax exemption applications reviewed by a qualified Chartered Accountant.
- Coordinated advisory covering incorporation, DPIIT recognition, and ongoing compliance together.
- Practical guidance on eligibility, rather than assuming automatic qualification for every applicant.
- Support through the full lifecycle, from application to post-recognition compliance.
- Realistic guidance on the scope and limitations of Startup India benefits.
Industries We Serve
Our startup registration engagements support technology startups, D2C and consumer brands, and other early-stage businesses across sectors seeking DPIIT recognition and associated tax and compliance benefits.
Technology & IT services
D2C & e-commerce
Manufacturing
Startups & funded ventures
Professional services
NRI individuals
Healthcare
Real estate
Financial institutions
NGOs & trusts
Hospitality
Education
Our Process
Each stage produces a defined deliverable, and nothing is issued to a client before the Chartered Accountant review stage is complete.
- 01
Discovery
Understanding the business model and its innovation or scalability basis.
- 02
Assessment
Evaluating eligibility against DPIIT criteria.
- 03
Documentation Review
Preparing the application and supporting materials.
- 04
Execution
Filing the application on the Startup India portal.
- 05
CA Review
Independent review before submission.
- 06
Reporting
Delivery of the recognition certificate and benefit summary.
- 07
Ongoing Support
Advisory on post-recognition compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Company or LLP incorporation creates the legal entity. Startup India registration (DPIIT recognition) is a separate, subsequent recognition available to eligible entities that unlocks specific tax and compliance benefits.
Eligibility generally requires the entity to be a private limited company, LLP, or registered partnership firm, incorporated within a specified period, with turnover below a prescribed threshold, and working towards innovation, development, or a scalable business model.
No. Tax exemption under Section 80-IAC requires a separate application and approval by the Inter-Ministerial Board, in addition to DPIIT recognition, and is subject to specific conditions and limits.
DPIIT recognition is generally valid for a specified number of years from the date of incorporation, as defined under the Startup India framework, after which the entity may no longer qualify as a startup for these purposes.
DPIIT recognition itself does not involve a government filing fee at the point of application, though professional fees may apply for advisory and documentation support.
Discuss Your Startup Registration Requirements
Whether you are assessing eligibility for the first time or applying for tax exemption benefits after recognition, our team is available to discuss your specific requirement.
Content reviewed by CA Ramkumar Hegde, Partner, Hegde Hegde and Associates LLP.