Startup India & DPIIT Recognition
Unlock tax exemptions, easier compliance, and funding access with Startup India DPIIT recognition. Aidwish handles your recognition application end to end.
What is DPIIT recognition?
Startup India is a flagship government initiative to support startups. Getting DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) recognition unlocks major benefits: a 3-year income tax exemption, self-certification for labour and environmental laws, faster IP processing, easier public procurement, and access to the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.
To qualify, your business must be incorporated as a Pvt Ltd, LLP, or registered partnership, be under 10 years old, have turnover below ₹100 crore, and be working on innovation or a scalable model. Aidwish handles your DPIIT recognition application and helps you access the benefits.
What's included
- Eligibility assessment
- DPIIT recognition application
- Pitch / innovation write-up support
- Tax exemption (80-IAC) guidance
- Seed Fund Scheme guidance
- Ongoing benefit advisory
Documents usually required
- Certificate of incorporation
- PAN of company
- Brief about your product/innovation
- Website / pitch deck (if available)
- Director details
- Proof of funding or revenue (if any)
A clear, guided process
Check eligibility
We confirm your startup meets DPIIT criteria.
Prepare application
We draft your innovation write-up and compile documents.
File for recognition
We submit your DPIIT recognition application.
Get recognised
Your Startup India certificate is issued.
Questions, answered
What are the benefits of DPIIT recognition?
A 3-year income tax holiday (under section 80-IAC), self-certification for 9 labour and environmental laws, faster and cheaper IP filing, exemption from prior experience in tenders, and eligibility for the Seed Fund Scheme.
Who is eligible for Startup India recognition?
A Pvt Ltd company, LLP, or registered partnership, under 10 years old, with annual turnover below ₹100 crore, working on an innovative or scalable business model.
Is DPIIT recognition free?
The DPIIT recognition application is free on the government portal. Our professional fee covers preparing a strong application that gets approved.
How long does DPIIT recognition take?
Once your application and documents are ready, recognition is usually granted within 2-3 weeks.
Do I get tax exemption automatically?
DPIIT recognition makes you eligible, but the 80-IAC tax exemption requires a separate application to the Inter-Ministerial Board. We guide you through both.
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