Startup India Recognition

DPIIT Recognition Benefits

1	Self-Certification	Self-compliance under 3 environmental & 6 labour laws.
2	Patent Application & IPR Protection	Fast track & up to 80% rebate in filing patents.
3	Income Tax Exemption (Not available for all cases)	For 3 consecutive years & exemptions on capital gains & investments above Fair Market Value.
4	Easier Public Procurement Norms	Get listed as seller to the government & benefit from exemptions on EMD & min requirements.
5	Free Credits	AWS, My Operator, Digital Ocean and Others.

Eligibility for DPIIT start-up

1	Company Age	Should not be exceeding 10 years from the Date of Incorporation.
2	Company Type	Private Limited Company, Registered Partnership Firm, Limited Liability Partnership.
3	Annual Turnover	Should have an annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 100 crores for any of the financial years since its Incorporation.
4	Original Entity	An entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business.
5	Innovative & Scalable	Should work towards development or improvement of a product, process, or service and/or have a scalable business model with high potential for the creation of wealth & employment.