Startup India recognition by DPIIT unlocks powerful benefits — 3-year income tax exemption, patent fee rebates, easy public procurement, and access to government funding schemes.
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Eligible startups are exempted from paying income tax for 3 consecutive years out of first 10 years.
Get up to 80% rebate on patent filing fees — massive savings for tech and product startups.
Exempted from prior experience and turnover criteria in government tenders.
Startups can self-certify compliance with 9 labour and environment laws.
Eligible to apply under SIDBI Fund of Funds and other government-backed funding schemes.
Your IP applications receive expedited examination by the IP India office.
We evaluate your business against DPIIT criteria — innovation, scalability, age, and structure.
We register your entity on the startupindia.gov.in portal and create your profile.
Our team prepares your innovation write-up, business description, and all required documents.
DPIIT issues the Startup Recognition Certificate within 2–3 working days.
We assist with filing Form 80-IAC for income tax exemption with the DPIIT committee.
We guide you on availing each benefit — patent rebates, government schemes, and procurement access.
A business must be incorporated as Pvt. Ltd., LLP, or Registered Partnership, not older than 10 years, with turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore, working towards innovation.
No, DPIIT recognition is completely free of charge. You only pay Sheikron's facilitation and documentation service fee.
Form 80-IAC is filed by DPIIT-recognized startups to claim income tax exemption for 3 consecutive years. It is assessed by the Inter-Ministerial Board.
No, DPIIT recognition is available only for entities incorporated within the last 10 years.
Recognition itself doesn't expire, but tax exemption under 80-IAC applies only to 3 consecutive years within the first 10 years of incorporation.
No, only Private Limited Companies, LLPs, and Registered Partnerships are eligible for Startup India recognition.