Startup Tax Benefits: Income Tax Exemptions

Complete guide to tax benefits available to startups under Startup India initiative including tax holidays and exemption provisions.

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|1 April 2025·Updated 9 April 2026|1 min read|12.5K views

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Startup Tax Benefits: Income Tax Exemptions

Section 80IAC Deduction#

100% deduction on profit for 3 years
For eligible startups
Applied for within 10 years

Section 80JJAA#

Additional employee cost deduction
New employees (not retrenched)
30% cost for 3 years

Tax Holiday#

3 consecutive years out of 10 years
Must be DPIIT recognized
Conditions apply

Angel Tax Exemption#

Premium exempt under Section 56(2)(viib)
Conditions: DPIIT recognition
Investment limit ₹25 crore

Other Benefits#

ESOP tax exemption
Carry forward losses
Set off against business

Eligibility#

Incorporated after April 2016
Turnover < ₹100 crore
Innovation driven

Conclusion#

Startups enjoy significant tax benefits.

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