Startup Definition

Is Your Company A Startup?

Your company must meet the following criteria to be considered eligible for DPIIT startup recognition.

Company Age

Period of existence and operations should not be exceeding 10 years from the Date of Incorporation

Annual Turnover

Should have an annual turnover not exceeding ₹ 100 crores for any of the financial years since its Incorporation

Innovative & Scalable

Should work towards development or improvement of a product, process or service and/or have scalable business model with high potential for creation of wealth & employment

Company Type

Incorporated as a Private Limited Company, or Registered Partnership Firm or a Limited Liability Partnership, or One person company, or a Sole proprietorship.

Original Entity

Entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business

Why Register?

DPIIT recognised startups can get the following benefits under the Startup India Initiative

Self Certification
Startup Patent Application & IPR Application
Tax Exemption Under 801AC
Section 56 Exemption
Easy Winding Up Of Company
Easier Public Procurement Norms