What is Startup India Registration (DPIIT Recognition)?
DPIIT recognition gives startups access to income tax holidays, self-certification under labour and environmental laws, faster and cheaper patent and trademark filing, and easier public procurement. The revised framework notified in February 2026 doubled the turnover limit for general startups and created a new deep tech category. TaxBucket checks eligibility, prepares a strong innovation write-up and supporting documents, and files the application on the Startup India portal.
Who needs it?
- Private limited companies, LLPs and registered partnership firms
- Cooperative societies (newly eligible under the 2026 framework)
- Innovative and technology-driven businesses
- Startups seeking funding, tax benefits or government tenders
Key benefits
- Eligibility for the income tax holiday for 3 consecutive years out of 10 (subject to inter-ministerial board approval)
- Up to 80% rebate on patent filing fees and 50% on trademark fees
- Exemption from prior experience and turnover criteria in many government tenders
- Self-certification under specified labour and environmental laws
- Access to Fund of Funds, Seed Fund and government schemes
Documents required
Checklist: keep these ready
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
- PAN of the entity
- Details of directors or partners
- Write-up on innovation, scalability and employment potential
- Website, pitch deck or product video (recommended)
- Patent or trademark details, if any
Step-by-step process
- 1
Step 1
Eligibility check against age, turnover and entity type
- 2
Step 2
Register on the Startup India portal
- 3
Step 3
Prepare the innovation write-up and supporting documents
- 4
Step 4
File the DPIIT recognition application
- 5
Step 5
Respond to queries, if any, and receive the recognition certificate
- 6
Step 6
Optional: apply for the tax exemption with the Inter-Ministerial Board
Key facts: fees, timelines, due dates and penalties
- 1General startups: up to 10 years old and turnover up to Rs 200 crore
- 2Deep tech startups: up to 20 years old and turnover up to Rs 300 crore
- 3Entity must not be formed by splitting up or restructuring an existing business
- 4Recognition is usually granted within 2 to 4 weeks, subject to review
Why choose TaxBucket for Startup India Registration (DPIIT Recognition)?
- 14+ years of experience in tax, GST, MCA and legal compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 certified company with a team of tax and compliance professionals
- Transparent pricing with no hidden charges
- End-to-end online process with a dedicated expert and regular status updates
- Office in South West Delhi; serving clients across India
Frequently asked questions
Can a proprietorship get Startup India recognition?
No. Only private limited companies, LLPs, registered partnership firms and eligible cooperative societies can apply.
Is there a fee for DPIIT recognition?
There is no government fee for applying on the Startup India portal.
Does DPIIT recognition automatically give a tax exemption?
No. The income tax holiday requires a separate application and approval from the Inter-Ministerial Board.
What changed in the 2026 startup framework?
The turnover limit was doubled to Rs 200 crore, cooperative societies became eligible and a new deep tech category with a 20-year age limit and Rs 300 crore turnover limit was introduced.
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