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Startup India (DPIIT) Recognition

Government startup status, with the tax and tender benefits it unlocks.

Reviewed by CA Hitendra Pal Singh· company law, tax and complianceLast reviewed

DPIIT recognition marks a company or LLP as a startup for ten years from incorporation. It opens the door to the s.80-IAC tax holiday application, angel-tax exemption, self-certification under labour laws and relaxed public-procurement norms.

What is included

  • Eligibility check
  • Application on the Startup India portal
  • Innovation write-up drafting
  • Recognition certificate
  • Guidance on the 80-IAC tax-holiday application

What comes after

Next, most people need

Startup Tax Holiday (Section 80-IAC)

Recognition is the ticket; the tax holiday is the prize. The Board application is a separate case we build once your certificate is in.

from ₹7,999 · No government fee. DPIIT recognition must already be in place.

See Startup Tax Holiday (Section 80-IAC)

What we will need from you

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • A brief on the product or service and how it innovates
  • Website, pitch deck or product video, if any

How long it takes

Typically 7–15 working days.

Timelines are typical, not guaranteed. Government processing times vary, and a query from the officer adds to them. We will tell you where yours stands.

Common questions

Does recognition give a tax holiday automatically?

No. Recognition makes you eligible to apply for the s.80-IAC exemption, which is a separate application decided by an inter-ministerial board.