Amount
Recognition first; related CGSS cover described up to ₹10 crore
Recognition and tax holiday
Startup India DPIIT Recognition
Startup India recognition is a DPIIT status, not a cheque. Eligible recognised startups can apply for a 100% income-tax deduction for three consecutive years under Section 80-IAC, within the first ten years, if they meet the statutory conditions. The original site also connects this path with CGSS credit support up to ₹10 crore for eligible startups.
Benefit
Self-certification, IPR fast-track references, and a possible 80-IAC tax holiday
Timing
Recognition guide lists about 15–30 days after a complete file
Who it is for
Private limited companies, LLPs, and registered partnerships that fit the Startup India definition
What to understand first
- The entity should be working towards innovation, development, or improvement of products or processes.
- Recognition does not by itself release funds.
- The tax deduction has its own filing and eligibility conditions beyond the recognition certificate.
- Limits, subsidy rates, interest, and timelines are set by the implementing agency and the lending institution. The figures below are summarised from Bridgeway’s published scheme guide. They are not a sanction, a quote, or a government endorsement.
How we help
01 · Entity check
We confirm the business is incorporated in a form Startup India accepts and that the activity fits the definition.
02 · Write-up
We prepare the innovation note, pitch material, and supporting documents the portal asks for.
03 · Filing
We file the recognition application and respond to DPIIT queries.
04 · Next use
After recognition, we can look at 80-IAC, CGSS, or grant routes that require this status.
Cautions
- A proprietorship is not the usual vehicle for DPIIT recognition.
- Splitting an existing business only to look like a startup can fail the test.
- Tax exemption is not the same document as the recognition certificate.