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DPIIT Startup Registration: Complete Guide

Complete guide to DPIIT startup recognition. Startup India registration, benefits, and eligibility.

GetYourCA Team
8 April 2026·Updated 8 April 20261 min read12.5K views

DPIIT Startup Registration#

What is DPIIT?#

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade - nodal agency for startup ecosystem.

Eligibility Criteria#

  • Incorporation: After April 1, 2016
  • Entity: Company, LLP, or Partnership
  • Turnover: Less than ₹100 crore
  • Innovation: Product/service with scalability
  • Not a subsidiary or spin-off

Registration Process#

  1. Visit startupindia.gov.in
  2. Register with mobile/email
  3. Fill business details
  4. Upload incorporation documents
  5. Submit self-certification
  6. Get DPIIT recognition number

Documents Required#

  • Certificate of incorporation
  • PAN
  • Brief description of business
  • Proof of innovation

Benefits#

1. Tax Benefits

  • 3-year tax holiday
  • Capital gains exemption
  • Angel tax exemption

2. Funding

  • ₹20 lakh grant
  • Fund of funds access
  • Easy venture capital approval

3. Compliance

  • Self-certification for 3 years
  • Easier labour law compliance
  • Fast patent registration

4. Infrastructure

  • Incubator benefits
  • Mentorship access
  • Networking events

Renewal#

  • Annual renewal required
  • After 5 years, graduation
  • Can apply for continuation

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