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What is DPIIT / Startup India recognition and is it worth getting?

A starting point

DPIIT recognition under Startup India is a free government registration that unlocks tax benefits, self-certification on labour laws, faster IP processing, and eligibility for government schemes, and it's fast, often approved within days. For an eligible Pvt Ltd or LLP under ten years old, there's little reason not to get it. Apply online after incorporation; the certificate opens real doors with the exemptions.

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DPIIT Startup Recognition & Tax Exemption (Startup India)

From startupindia.gov.in by Startup India / DPIIT Official portal page

Why we picked it

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.

  • Recognition is free and often approved within days
  • Unlocks tax exemptions, labour-law self-certification, and faster IP processing
  • Eligible entities: Pvt Ltd, LLP, partnership, or cooperative under 10 years old
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Startup India Scheme (Incorporation & Registration Overview)

From startupindia.gov.in by Startup India / DPIIT Official overview

Why we picked it

The official government overview of how to incorporate and register a startup in India, including the SPICe+ route on the MCA portal. The authoritative primary reference for Indian founders.

  • Incorporate a Pvt Ltd via the SPICe+ form on the MCA21 portal (or LLP via FiLLiP)
  • You'll need DSCs, DINs, and a MoA/AoA
  • After incorporation, apply for DPIIT recognition to unlock benefits
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