What tax benefits and exemptions do DPIIT-recognised startups actually get?
The short answer
Two big ones: the Section 80-IAC tax holiday (100% profit deduction for any 3 consecutive years out of your first 10, if approved by the inter-ministerial board) and the Section 56(2)(viib) 'angel tax' exemption so premium share issuances to investors aren't taxed as income. You also get self-certification under 9 labour and 3 environment laws and IPR fee rebates. Apply for 80-IAC and 56 separately on the Startup India portal after you're recognised, recognition alone doesn't auto-grant the tax holiday.
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The official source for DPIIT recognition, the free registration that unlocks tax benefits, self-certification, and scheme eligibility for Indian startups. Straight from the government, not a middleman.
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Most government grants require an incorporated entity, and Rize makes getting one fast and low-friction, Pvt Ltd, LLP, or OPC without the usual CA runaround. It's a practical bridge for student and idea-stage founders who need an entity before a scheme will look at them.
