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National Single Window System (NSWS)

Invest India / DPIIT · nsws.gov.in Free Beginner India

The single window where DPIIT startup recognition and many central and state business approvals are applied for. PAN verification is mandatory before you can apply for any approval.

  • Create an investor account and verify the entity's PAN first.
  • Add 'Registration as a Startup' under Central Approvals.
  • The same dashboard tracks other licences you apply for later.
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The question it answers

  1. How do I register my startup with Startup India (DPIIT) and get the certificate?

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  1. The official source for DPIIT recognition, the free registration that unlocks tax benefits, self-certification, and scheme... startupindia.gov.in Article · Official portal page DPIIT Startup Recognition & Tax Exemption (Startup India) Startup India / DPIIT
  2. A law firm's summary of the DPIIT notification of 4 February 2026 that replaced the 2019 startup definition, setting out the... Nishith Desai Associates Article · 8 min read DPIIT's New Startup Framework: Deep Tech Startup Recognition and Key Reforms Chandrashekar K (Nishith Desai Associates)
  3. DPIIT's own screen-by-screen guide to applying for startup recognition on the National Single Window System: sign up, set up... startupindia.gov.in Article · PDF guide Startup DPIIT Recognition Application on NSWS: A Guide Startup India (DPIIT)
  4. The official FAQ on recognition, including that the certificate of recognition is typically issued within 2 working days of a... startupindia.gov.in Article · FAQ Startup India FAQs Startup India (DPIIT)
  5. The notification that now defines a startup in India: up to 10 years from incorporation with turnover within ₹200 crore, a Deep... startupindia.gov.in Article · Gazette PDF DPIIT startup notification of 4 February 2026 (Gazette) DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  6. DPIIT's current list of what recognition opens, updated for the Income-tax Act 2025: a three-year 100% tax exemption on profits... startupindia.gov.in Article · PDF playbook Startup Playbook: Exclusive Benefits for DPIIT-Recognised Startups (April 2026) Startup India (DPIIT)
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