Startup India Registration
Startup India Registration Process handled end-to-end — DPIIT recognition for startups that unlocks tax exemptions, easier compliance, and access to government funding schemes most eligible founders never claim.
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Startup India Registration Process refers to obtaining DPIIT recognition under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, a status that unlocks income tax exemptions, self-certification for labor law compliance, easier public procurement access, and eligibility for the Fund of Funds for Startups scheme.
A surprising number of eligible companies never complete the Startup India Registration Process simply because nobody explained what it actually unlocks. DPIIT recognition for startups is not a formality — it is the gateway to Section 80-IAC income tax exemption on profits for three consecutive years, self-certification under six labor and environment laws, and reduced patent filing fees.
Eligibility for this recognition is narrower than most founders assume: the entity must be a Private Limited Company, LLP, or registered partnership firm, incorporated within the last 10 years, with turnover under ₹100 crore in any financial year, and working toward innovation or improvement of an existing product, process or service — not simply providing an undifferentiated service.
The application itself asks for a written description of your innovation and, once approved, issues a Certificate of Recognition — but that certificate alone does not grant the tax exemption. A separate application to the Inter-Ministerial Board is required to actually claim the tax benefits attached to that status, which is the step most founders either skip or file incorrectly.
bizOversal manages the full Startup India Registration Process as one engagement: eligibility assessment, DPIIT application drafting, and — where eligible — the follow-on Inter-Ministerial Board filing to actually secure the tax exemption rather than stopping at the recognition certificate alone.
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Eligibility Assessment
We confirm your entity type, incorporation age and turnover fit the criteria before starting the Startup India Registration Process.
Day 1–2DPIIT Application Drafting
The innovation narrative and supporting documents are drafted for DPIIT recognition.
Day 3–7Recognition Certificate
Once approved, you receive the Certificate of Recognition from DPIIT.
Day 15–30Tax Exemption Filing
Where eligible, we file the Inter-Ministerial Board application to unlock the associated tax exemption.
Month 2 onwardDeliverables checklist
We separate what the government issues from what our team drafts and delivers.
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Transparent pricing matrix
| Component | Professional Fee | Govt. / Statutory Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility assessment & DPIIT filing | ₹4,999 | ₹0 |
| Inter-Ministerial Board tax exemption filing | ₹3,000 | ₹0 |
DPIIT recognition vs. tax exemption — two separate steps
| Step | What It Grants | Application Needed |
|---|---|---|
| DPIIT Recognition | Self-certification, reduced patent fees, procurement access | Startup India portal application |
| Section 80-IAC Exemption | 3-year income tax holiday on profits | Separate Inter-Ministerial Board filing |
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