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Startup India Certificate

Get DPIIT Recognition for Your Startup

Startup India Recognition by DPIIT opens the door to tax exemptions, self-certification under labour and environment laws, fast-track IP processing, and access to government schemes designed exclusively for recognized startups.

Startup India Certificate
Overview

What You Need to Know

What it is: A recognition certificate issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Startup India initiative, certifying your entity as a recognized startup under the scheme.

Why it matters: DPIIT recognition unlocks a wide range of benefits including tax exemptions, relaxed compliance, faster IP applications, access to government tenders under public procurement norms, and participation in various startup-specific schemes.

What You Get with Growthora

Startup India Recognition Certificate from DPIIT
Eligibility assessment for tax exemptions under Section 80-IAC and Section 56
Access to Startup India portal benefits
Self-certification eligibility under 6 labour laws and 3 environmental laws
Fast-track patent processing (90-day examination)
Access to Startup India Fund of Funds and government seed support schemes
Eligibility for relaxed public procurement norms

Eligibility Criteria

Entity incorporated as a private limited company, LLP, or partnership firm
Incorporated within the last 10 years (from date of incorporation)
Annual turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any financial year
Working towards innovation, development or improvement of products, processes or services
Must not be formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business
Must have a unique, scalable business model with potential for employment generation or wealth creation

Documents Required

Checklist prepared and verified prior to audit submission:

Certificate of Incorporation / LLP Agreement / Partnership Deed
PAN of the entity
Aadhaar of directors / designated partners
Brief description of business / pitch deck (optional but helpful)
Proof of unique innovation or business concept
Any patents, trademarks or IP filings (if applicable)
Proof of funding received (if any)

Certification & Audit Process

01

Eligibility Check

We verify your entity meets all DPIIT incorporation, age, and turnover criteria.

02

Document Collection

Gathering and organizing all required documents and business description.

03

Business Profile Preparation

Crafting a clear, compelling description of your startup's innovation and model.

04

Startup India Portal Application

Filing the recognition application on the official Startup India portal.

05

Application Review

DPIIT reviews the application and may seek clarifications.

06

Recognition Certificate Issued

Upon approval, your startup receives its DPIIT recognition certificate.

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