Is the tax holiday automatic with recognition?

No. DPIIT recognition makes you eligible; the Section 80-IAC tax exemption requires a separate application to an inter-ministerial board.

How long does recognition take?

Once a complete application is filed, DPIIT typically processes recognition within a few working days to a couple of weeks.

Startup India Registration — CorpRaasta

Overview

Startup India is a flagship government initiative to nurture innovation. Getting DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) recognition is the gateway to its benefits — tax exemptions, relaxed compliance and funding support.

CorpRaasta prepares a strong recognition application that clearly establishes your innovation and scalability, and files it on the Startup India portal so your startup is recognised without back-and-forth.

Registrations — Handled end-to-end by CorpRaasta's CA & CS experts

What is Startup India Registration?

DPIIT recognition under Startup India is an official status granted to eligible innovative startups, making them eligible for tax, IPR, funding and compliance benefits.

Who needs it

Newly incorporated innovative startups

Founders seeking the Section 80-IAC tax holiday

Startups wanting IPR fast-tracking and fee rebates

Companies applying for government startup funds and tenders

Documents required

Certificate of incorporation / registration

PAN of the entity

Brief write-up on the innovation / business model

Details of directors / partners

Website, pitch deck or product link (if available)

How it works

Eligibility check

We confirm your entity type, age and innovation criteria.

Profile & write-up

We build your Startup India profile and innovation note.

File for recognition

The DPIIT recognition application is submitted on the portal.

Recognition certificate

You receive the DPIIT recognition certificate.

Benefits

3-year income-tax holiday under Section 80-IAC (on approval)

Self-certification under labour and environment laws

80% rebate on patent fees and fast-tracked IP examination

Easier access to government tenders (no prior turnover/experience)

Eligibility for the Fund of Funds and other startup schemes

HOW CORPRAASTA HELPS

What we do for you

Innovation positioning to improve approval odds

Complete DPIIT recognition filing

Guidance on claiming 80-IAC tax exemption afterwards

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Frequently asked questions

A Private Limited Company, Registered Partnership or LLP that is up to 10 years old with annual turnover under ₹100 crore and working on an innovative or scalable business can apply.

Startup India Registration