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DPIIT Startup Recognition & Tax Exemption (Startup India)

Startup India / DPIIT · startupindia.gov.in Free Beginner India

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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It answers 5 questions

  1. What is DPIIT / Startup India recognition, and what do I actually get from it?
  2. What is DPIIT / Startup India recognition and is it worth getting?
  3. What tax benefits and exemptions do DPIIT-recognised startups actually get?
  4. What government-backed incubators and schemes should an Indian founder actually apply to (Startup India, state programs, T-Hub, iHubs)?
  5. Do I need a registered company, GST, and a separate bank account before I can receive grant money?

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