Fresh recognition
New startup applying for the first time.
- Pitch deck + brief on innovation
- Entity proof + COI
- Founder details + IP / awards (if any)
DPIIT Recognition
DPIIT recognition - the gateway to startup benefits.
Recognition by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade unlocks Section 80-IAC tax holiday, angel-tax exemption, IP fast-tracking and government tender preferences. Valid up to 10 years from incorporation.
Qualified CA / CS partners2-4 weeksBest for: Pvt Ltd, LLP & partnerships under 10 years old
Starting at
₹4,999
DPIIT Recognition
Pvt Ltd, LLP & partnerships under 10 years old
Innovation pitch deck drafting
Form 1 (Startup India portal)
Certificate of Recognition
Eligibility audit before applying
Timeline
2-4 weeks
What it is
DPIIT Recognition, explained in plain English.
DPIIT recognition is a certification under the Startup India initiative. Eligible entities (Pvt Ltd, LLP, registered partnership) under 10 years old with turnover below ₹100 crore and working on innovation / IP / scalable business models qualify. Recognition unlocks tax + IP + tendering benefits.
TL;DR
Recognised startup = 3-year tax holiday option (Sec 80-IAC), angel-tax exemption (Sec 56(2)(viib)), IP fast-tracking and self-certification on labour / environment laws.
Key terms
The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.
Startup India
Government flagship programme administered through the DPIIT portal.
Form 1
Recognition application form filed on startupindia.gov.in.
Section 80-IAC
3 consecutive years tax holiday from any 10 from incorporation (separate certification needed).
Routes & scenarios
Match the situation to the right fix.
Recognition + 80-IAC tax holiday
DPIIT + Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) certification combo.
- Form 1 + Form 1A
- Detailed financial projections
- IMB scrutiny + approval
The process
DPIIT Recognition - from kickoff to confirmation.
01
Eligibility audit
Age, turnover, entity type, innovation factor and IP profile verified against DPIIT criteria.
02
Deck + Form 1
Pitch deck, problem-solution-traction narrative, awards & IP drafted; Form 1 submitted.
03
Officer review
DPIIT officer may seek clarifications; we draft replies and follow up.
04
Certificate
DPIIT Certificate of Recognition issued; valid up to 10 years from incorporation.
Documents required
What we'll need from you.
Upload via our secure portal. We pre-check every scan before filing - cuts portal rejections by ~90%.
Certificate of incorporation
PAN of the entity
Director / partner details
Pitch deck / business plan
Awards, IP, certifications (if any)
Website / app links
DPIIT Recognition FAQ
Common questions, answered by partners.
Still unsure if DPIIT Recognition is right for your case? Book a free 20-minute consult - a senior CA / CS will walk you through your specifics.
Still have questions?
Book a free 20-minute consult with a senior partner - we'll walk through your case and outline next steps.
Talk to a partner →2-4 weeks with a well-drafted pitch deck. Officer queries can extend timelines by 1-3 weeks.
Ready when you are
Let's get your DPIIT Recognition sorted this week.
A senior CA / CS will get on a call with you, confirm scope and start the work - usually within 24 hours.