The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched the Startup India Scheme to encourage newly formed companies/firms. Newly established startups can apply for recognition under the Startup India initiative. Only private limited companies, LLPs, and registered partnership firms can apply for Startup India Registration.

DPIIT-recognized startups can avail themselves of various benefits, including government subsidies, funding, tax exemptions, government procurement through tenders, EMD exemptions, self-declaration on labor laws, government tender quotas, lower fees on Intellectual Property Rights Registration, and a faster process of winding up.

Benefits of Startup India Recognition

Post Startup India Registration, a company or firm can avail the following benefits:

• Participation in the application for the Government Startup Fund.
• Income tax exemptions for three financial years.
• Self-declaration under labor laws.
• 50% rebate on government fees for trademarks, patents, etc.
• Preference in tender bidding, free tender documents, and EMD waiver.
• Special quota for startups in government procurement.
• Attraction of private funding and foreign investors.
• Faster exit and winding-up processes.

Documents Required for Startup India Registration

Partner’s/Director Documents

• Photo
• PAN Card
• Aadhar Card or Any Other ID Proof
• Bank Account Statement
• Mobile & Email Id

Company/Firm Documents

• Certificate of Registration
• MoA and AoA (or Deed)
• PAN
• Share Holding Pattern
• Investment Details
• Company Profile
• Website or Mobile Application
• Video Presentation or Brochure

Start-Up Registration Service Fees - Rs. 8,000/-