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DPIIT-recognised startups enjoy 3-year tax exemption, IPR fast-track & self-certification.
Overview
Startup India is a Government of India flagship programme launched in January 2016 to build a strong startup ecosystem. A DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) recognised startup unlocks ten distinct benefits worth lakhs to crores per year: income-tax exemption for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 (Section 80-IAC), angel-tax exemption under Section 56(2)(viib), self-certification under 9 labour laws and 3 environmental laws (no random inspections for 3–5 years), 80% rebate on patent fees + 50% on trademark fees, fast-track patent examination, easier public procurement (relaxed EMD + experience norms), and fund-of-funds access through SIDBI's ₹10,000 crore corpus deployed to SEBI-registered VCs.
Eligibility is specific: the entity must be a Pvt Ltd, LLP or Registered Partnership (not proprietorship), incorporated within the last 10 years, with annual turnover never exceeding ₹100 crore in any financial year, and working on a novel product / service / process that drives innovation, employment generation or wealth creation. Branches, holding companies, and entities that resulted from splits/restructures are excluded. Existing businesses pivoted to new innovation lines can apply only with clear documentation of the pivot.
RegisterEase files your DPIIT recognition completely free of charge for clients of any other RegisterEase service. We prepare your pitch deck, draft your innovation note (the single most important document — explains why your product is innovative), file Form DPIIT through the Startup India portal, respond to any clarifications from DPIIT, and deliver your Certificate of Recognition within 7–10 working days. Average first-time approval rate: 92%.
After DPIIT recognition, the ₹80-IAC tax holiday is a separate application — most founders miss this. It requires a fresh Form 1 to the IMB (Inter-Ministerial Board) with detailed business plans, employment data, R&D spending and patents. RegisterEase's Section 80-IAC specialist team files this for ₹19,999 onwards. About 60% of DPIIT-recognised startups apply for and receive 80-IAC — for a profitable startup, this saves ₹15–50 lakh per year of corporate tax during the chosen 3-year window.
Other downstream benefits: GeM marketplace preferential listing, ease in public procurement (Ministry of MSME), Mudra loans at preferential rates, TReDS platform access for receivables discounting, and a wealth of state-level startup policies in Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh — many offer additional state subsidies (₹2 lakh-₹50 lakh) layered on top of central benefits. RegisterEase's state-policy advisory is included in all our incorporation packages.
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Benefits
80-IAC deduction on profits.
80% rebate on patent filing fees.
Simplified labour & environment laws.
Access to SIDBI's FFS.
Exemption from EMD & turnover criteria in tenders.
Fast-track exit under IBC.
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You submit documents once. A verified expert is assigned inside 24 hours, drafts every form, files with the concerned authority (Start Business), and posts progress into your 9-stage tracker. Government fees are pass-through at actuals — you can see line-item receipts in your dashboard.
Indian founders lose 40+ hours a year chasing consultants, portal errors and missing acknowledgements. RegisterEase exists to compress that into a single transparent workflow — one dashboard, one invoice, verified experts, and a money-back guarantee if we miss the committed timeline. No hidden charges, no lock-ins, no reselling.
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How it works
Approximate days per step (parallelized execution). Timeline breakdown is shown below.
Check startup criteria.
Prepare write-up & collaterals.
Submit on startupindia.gov.in.
Review & recognition certificate.
Total turnaround
10–20 working days
A dedicated expert handles every step — you just share documents and track progress.
Compare
| Benefit | Available? |
|---|---|
| Income-tax exemption (3 out of 10 yrs) | Yes (Section 80-IAC) |
| Angel-tax exemption (Sec 56(2)(viib)) | Yes |
| 50% trademark fee discount | Yes |
| 80% patent fee discount + fast-track exam | Yes |
| Self-certification (9 labour + 3 env laws) | Yes, for 3–5 years |
| Fund-of-funds (₹10,000 crore corpus) | Yes, via SEBI VCs |
| Faster government procurement / GeM | Yes |
| State startup policy benefits (varies) | Yes (state-by-state) |
Cost of non-compliance
Skipping Startup India DPIIT Recognition or filing late triggers automatic penalties. Many founders learn this only when MCA blocks their next venture.
Pricing
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. Govt fee included.
Pay only 30% today to lock in your plan. We draft everything; you review and pay the balance before final filing.
Complete service package.
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Pay 30% today (₹1,500), balance after draft
Complete service package.
Pay only 30% today, balance after draft
Pay 30% today (₹4,500), balance after draft
We prepare every document for your startup india dpiit recognition. You review each draft, request changes, and only after your approval do you pay the remaining 70% — right before final submission.
Note: Government fees (if applicable) will be communicated before processing. Pay 30% today to begin.
Customer Reviews
Real reviews from 18+ verified founders who registered their Private Limited Company with RegisterEase. From Mumbai to Guwahati, Kolkata to Kochi.
I was honestly tired of agents asking ₹15-20k upfront with no clarity. Paid only ₹2,499 on RegisterEase, my draft MoA and AoA were ready on day 4, and they explained every clause before submitting SPICe+. Incorporation certificate landed on day 16. The transparent state-wise stamp duty calculator was the deciding factor for me.
My co-founder is in Singapore so we needed help with the Apostille for his director documents. The relationship manager handled the entire foreign-director workflow without us chasing. DIN, DSC and PAN/TAN all came together. Will recommend to every founder I meet.
Other portals quoted me ₹9,500 'all-inclusive' and then asked extra for AoA stamp duty. Here the calculator showed me Tamil Nadu stamp duty (₹520) upfront. Final cost matched the quote to the rupee. That's rare in this industry.
Whole process was clean — got name approval in 5 days, MoA review email arrived as promised. The eMudhra DSC was slightly delayed because of the video KYC re-attempt, but support called and resolved it the same evening. 4 stars only because of that one delay, otherwise easily 5.
Stamp duty in Gujarat is on the higher side because of the AoA percentage rule. Their team explained it patiently and even suggested keeping authorised capital at ₹1 lakh to save ~₹2,500. Tiny advice that mattered. Got my COI within 19 days end-to-end.
What sold me was that I paid ₹1,499 upfront and reviewed all the drafts before paying the balance. I made 2 changes to the MoA object clause and they redid it without complaining. This is how every legal service should work.
We are a D2C apparel brand and needed a watertight object clause covering both manufacturing and marketplace sales. The CA spent a full 25 minute call with me drafting it. Two MCA queries were resolved by their team without me even knowing. Incorporation certificate landed in 18 days.
Pro plan was worth the extra ₹1,000. They verified all my docs the same evening I uploaded. Telangana stamp duty was correctly calculated (we have the 0.15% AoA rule). MSME certificate also done as part of the package. Highly professional outfit.
I had zero idea about MCA, SPICe+, INC-32 — all of it. Their executive walked me through every form on a screen-share call. Even helped me pick the right NIC code for my consultancy business. Got the COI in 22 days. Thank you team!
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