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Startup India Recognition

Move from incorporation to official DPIIT recognition with an organised application, clear self-certification, and support through the Startup India process.

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Clear guidance from first question to filing.

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A decade of practical legal experience.

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One-roof support with communication at every stage.

What recognition means

An official place in the ecosystem.

Startup India recognition is an official certificate issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The application is made through the Startup India portal or the National Single Window System, and the digital certificate carries a unique recognition number.

Eligibility criteria

Check the fit before you apply.

  • 01Be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, LLP, Registered Partnership Firm, or Cooperative Society.
  • 02Be within 10 years of incorporation; eligible DeepTech startups may have up to 20 years.
  • 03Keep turnover below ₹200 crore; the DeepTech threshold is ₹300 crore.
  • 04Work towards innovation, development, or improvement with potential for employment or wealth creation.
  • 05Not be formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.

Documents required

Bring the story and the proof.

  • 01Certificate of incorporation or registration.
  • 02PAN of the entity.
  • 03Director or partner details.
  • 04Business description explaining the product, service, innovation, and market.
  • 05Description of the innovation and its employment or wealth-creation potential.
  • 06Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for the authorised applicant.

The application journey

Recognition without the runaround.

  1. 01

    Incorporate the entity

    Start with the correct legal structure and keep the foundational documents ready.

  2. 02

    Create a Startup India account

    Set up the account and connect the entity information to the recognition application.

  3. 03

    Apply through NSWS

    Select the relevant Startup India service on the National Single Window System.

  4. 04

    Complete the Registration as a Startup form

    Explain the business, innovation, and eligibility in a clear, consistent application.

  5. 05

    Upload, self-certify, and submit

    Upload the documents, provide the required self-certification, and submit for review.

  6. 06

    Receive the certificate

    DPIIT generally reviews the application in around 1–3 working days. Once approved, download the digital certificate.

Benefits

More room to build.

  • 01Apply for a three-year income-tax exemption under Section 80-IAC through the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB), subject to eligibility and approval.
  • 02Use self-certification under specified labour and environmental laws for up to five years.
  • 03Access fast-track patent examination and up to 80% rebate on patent fees.
  • 04Benefit from relaxed public procurement norms, including exemption from earnest money deposit (EMD) in eligible tenders.
  • 05Build investor credibility and access a wider startup ecosystem.

Let’s protect what you’re building.

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