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PRACTICE 03 • DPIIT, ZED & QUALITY BADGES

Certifications, Badges & Quality Accreditations

Unlock 3-year tax holidays under Section 80-IAC, DPIIT recognition, ISO 9001/27001 accreditations, and MSME ZED ratings with zero documentation back-and-forth.

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Government Recognitions & Standards

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Explore recognition pathways based on your business stage, sector, and procurement requirements.

01

Startup India Certificate

Get DPIIT recognition for your startup and unlock tax exemptions, self-certification benefits, fast-track IP, and exclusive government schemes.

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02

Section 80-IAC

100% income tax deduction on profits for 3 years for eligible DPIIT-recognized startups — a massive tax holiday during critical scaling years.

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03

SEED Funding

Access the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) for proof of concept, prototype, and commercialization grants through empanelled incubators.

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04

Shram Suvidha

Register and comply on the Government's unified labour portal — simplifying multi-law workforce compliance into a single transparent platform.

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05

GeM Registration

Register as an OEM or direct seller on Government e-Marketplace and supply goods directly to central/state departments and PSUs.

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06

ISO Certificate

Obtain internationally recognized ISO certification for Quality (9001), Security (27001), Food Safety (22000), or Environmental (14001).

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07

DUNS Number

Register your global business identity with a Dun & Bradstreet DUNS Number — required for international vendor onboarding and overseas contracts.

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08

ZED Certification

Achieve Zero Defect Zero Effect certification for manufacturing MSMEs — unlocking quality recognition, subsidies, and export concessions.

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09

FSSAI License

Obtain mandatory state/central FSSAI registration or license to legally manufacture, process, distribute, or serve food products across India.

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From Audit to Certification

Our streamlined government audit clearance flow.

01

Scheme Mapping

Determine applicable recognitions: DPIIT, 80-IAC, ZED, or ISO standards.

02

Eligibility Audit

Verify turnover, employee counts, innovation claims, and factory setup.

03

Dossier Drafting

Draft innovation pitch decks, patent writeups, and quality SOP manuals.

04

Portal Submission

Upload validated dossiers to official national and international portals.

05

Department Scrutiny

Handle Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) queries and clarifications.

06

Auditor Inspection

Facilitating third-party physical or desktop audit evaluations.

07

Badge Issuance

Receiving official certificate, DPIIT recognition number, and tax order.

08

Annual Renewal Tracking

Automated compliance tracking for renewal windows and audit updates.

Certification FAQs

Frequently asked questions regarding recognitions, tax holidays, and auditor visits.

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