DPIIT Startup Registration

DPIIT stands for the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, a central government department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for promoting industrial policy and managing the Startup India initiative. At SPN Legal, our Corporate Law team ensures your company gets the right start with a fully compliant and streamlined incorporation process.

Benefits of DPIIT Startup Registration

Whether you're a first-time founder or expanding into new verticals, we help you focus on your business while we take care of the legal foundations.

✅ Section 80-IAC Income Tax exemption for 3 consecutive years       (out of 10 years since incorporation).
✅ Exemption from Angel Tax under Section 56(2)(viib) for eligible
     startups.

Self-certification under 9 labour laws and 3 environmental laws, reducing inspection burden.

✅ 80% rebate on patent filing fees and 50% rebate on trademark
     filing.
✅ Fast-track processing of patent applications.

✅ Access to Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) managed by SIDBI.
✅ Easier eligibility for government tenders without prior
     experience/turnover criteria.

Fast-track exit within 90 days under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify as a DPIIT-recognised Startup

  • Must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, Partnership Firm, or LLP.
  • Entity should be up to 10 years old from the date of incorporation.
  • Annual turnover should not exceed INR 100 Crores in any financial year since incorporation.
  • Entity should be working towards innovation, development, improvement of products/processes/services, or have a scalable business model with potential for employment generation or wealth creation.
  • The entity must not be formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.

Application Process

To qualify as a DPIIT-recognised Startup

  • Incorporate the Business (as Pvt. Ltd., LLP, or Partnership).
  • Register on Startup India Portal (www.startupindia.gov.in).
  • Apply for DPIIT Recognition by submitting:    
            👉 Certificate of Incorporation / Registration.
            👉 Details of business activities.
            👉 Brief write-up on how the startup is innovative or scalable.
            👉 PAN, email, mobile, and other KYC details.
  • DPIIT scrutinises the application and issues a Recognition Certificate if approved.

Ongoing Compliances after Registration

To qualify as a DPIIT-recognised Startup

  • Annual Filings: ROC filings under the Companies Act/LLP Act, Income Tax Returns, and GST returns (if applicable).
  • Tax Exemption Monitoring: Separate application to CBDT for claiming Section 80-IAC exemption.
  • Intellectual Property: Track and maintain IPR filings to avail fast-track benefits.
  • Employee & Labour Laws: Ensure self-certification filings where required.
  • Governance & Reporting: Maintain proper books of accounts, board/partner resolutions, and investor/shareholder updates.
  • Exit/Conversion Compliance: If crossing eligibility (10 years or INR 100 Cr turnover), update DPIIT and comply as a regular entity.

Summary

DPIIT recognition provides substantial tax, funding, IPR, and compliance relaxations. However, Startups must ensure they meet eligibility criteria and continue with annual legal, tax, and governance compliances to retain the benefits.

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