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DPIIT startup notification of 4 February 2026 (Gazette)

DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry · startupindia.gov.in Free Advanced India

The notification that now defines a startup in India: up to 10 years from incorporation with turnover within ₹200 crore, a Deep Tech category, the documents a recognition application needs, and Form-1 for the 80-IAC tax certificate.

  • An application needs the certificate of incorporation and a write-up on innovation, jobs or wealth creation.
  • DPIIT may call for more documents before it recognises or rejects with reasons.
  • The 80-IAC tax holiday is a separate application in Form-1 after recognition.
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It answers 3 questions

  1. How do I register my startup with Startup India (DPIIT) and get the certificate?
  2. What is DPIIT / Startup India recognition, and what do I actually get from it?
  3. What government-backed incubators and schemes should an Indian founder actually apply to (Startup India, state programs, T-Hub, iHubs)?

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