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Startup India Scheme (Incorporation & Registration Overview)

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

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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It answers 5 questions

  1. When should I actually incorporate my startup?
  2. Should I incorporate as a Delaware C-corp or an Indian Pvt Ltd?
  3. How do I register a Private Limited Company in India?
  4. What is DPIIT / Startup India recognition and is it worth getting?
  5. How do I write a grant application that actually gets funded?

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