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#
- Visit startupindia.gov.in
- Register with mobile/email
- Fill business details
- Upload incorporation documents
- Submit self-certification
- 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