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Startup India Registration
Start Up India is a initiative of the Government of India with the aim to build a strong eco-system for promoting innovation and startups in the country to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities.
Benefits of Startup India Registration
1. Self - Certification
After obtaining the DPIIT Certificate of Recognition for Startups, the entity will be allowed to self-certify their compliance under 9 Labour and 3 Environment laws for a period of 3 to 5 years from the date of incorporation.
2. Eligible for a Patent & Trademark Rebate
Startups registered under the Startup India scheme would receive 80 % discount on patent application fees and 50% discount on trademark filing fees.
3. Easy winding up of Company
The Winding up process for registered entity will be processed on a fast-track basis within 90 days from date of application.
4. Tax Exemption from Angel Tax
Startups are mainly funded through angel investors. But such investment is taxable. To increase the funding for startups, the government has exempted registered startups from the tax levied on angel investment under section 56 of Income tax act.
5. Income Tax Exemption under Section 80 IAC
Startups incorporated on or after 1st April 2016 can apply for income tax exemption. The recognized startups that are granted an Inter-Ministerial Board Certificate are exempted from income-tax for a period of 3 consecutive years out of 10 years since incorporation.
6. Government e-Marketplace
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is an online procurement platform for government departments to procure products and services. DPIIT registered startups can register on GeM as sellers and sell their products and services directly to government entities.
7. Government Tenders
There are certain which must be fulfilled such as the requirement of minimum capital or turnover or experience, etc. But if the entity is a registered startup, then the such norms is relaxed for specified tenders even it does not fulfil such requirements. They have even been exempted from submitting Earnest Money Deposits (EMD) while filing government tenders.
Eligibility Criteria
Type of Entity
Any Private limited company, Limited Liability partnership (LLP) or Registered Partner ship firm are eligible for apply the startup India certificate
Annual Turnover
Turnover must not exceed more than 100 crores
Innovation and scalable
The entity should be working towards development or improvement of a product, process or service
Period of Existence of entity
The Period of existence and operations of the company should not exceed 10 years from the date of formation
Documents required to get DPIIT Certificate
Entity Details: Nature of Entity, Industry, Sector, Categories and Company Incorporation Number and Registration Date
Full Address of the Entity
Details of the Authorized Representative
Directors or Partner Details
Details of Intellectual Property Right
Details of funding
Recognition received by the entity
Pitch Deck/Video/Website link
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Startup India Registration?
Startup India registration is the process to register your business in the Start up India scheme.
Where to register startup in India?
For startup registration online, you have to go to the official portal for the registration of startup.
What are the steps to register a startup in India?
The startup registration procedure is as follows:
- Incorporate your business
- Furnish the documents
- Go to the official portal
- Fill out the startup registration form
- Give answers to the required questions
- Get the startup registration certificate
Who can register in Startup India?
Following business entities can register in startup India:
Private limited company
Public Limited Company
One Person Company
What are the benefits to get registered under startup india?
Income tax Exemptions, Rebate for filing IPR application, Fast winding up, Government Tenders, etc.
Which registration is best for startup?
Private limited companies are often considered the best candidates for startup registration in India.
What is the validity for startup India certificate?
Startup India certificate is valid until 10 years, or once your annual turnover has crossed 100 Crore rupees.
Can there be registration under startup India for proprietorship?
No. the Sole Proprietorship Firm cannot register under startup India.