Startup India Certification

Tax Benefits – 3-year income tax exemption and Angel Tax exemption under Section 80 IAC.
Easier Compliance – Self-certification for labor and environmental laws.
Faster IP Registration – 80% rebate on patent fees and 50% rebate on trademark fees.
Funding Support – ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds (FoF) for venture capital investments.
Seed Fund Scheme – Grants and loans up to ₹50 lakh for early-stage startups.
Public Procurement – Exemption from prior experience/turnover for government tenders.
Easy Winding Up – Closure within 90 days under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code.
Networking & Global Exposure – Access to startup events, accelerators, and global programs.
Pro Bono Services – Free legal, financial, and compliance support from experts.

Eligibility Criteria For Startup India Certification

The Startup India certification process usually takes 7-10 days if all documents are correctly submitted.

New or Up to 10 Years Old – The entity must be less than 10 years old from its incorporation date.
Company Type – Must be registered as a Private Limited Company, Partnership Firm, or LLP.
Turnover Limit – Annual turnover must not exceed ₹100 crore in any financial year.
Innovation & Scalability – The startup must be working on innovation, development, or improvement of products, processes, or services with a scalable business model.
Not Formed by Splitting or Reconstruction – The entity should not be created by splitting or restructuring an existing business.