Startup India & DPIIT Recognition Services
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Startup India & DPIIT Recognition Services
Get your startup DPIIT-recognised, unlock the 80-IAC three-year tax holiday and angel-tax exemption, and become eligible for government tenders and seed funding — handled end to end by a registered legal firm. Your first consultation is free.
What is Startup India / DPIIT recognition?
Startup India is the Government of India’s flagship programme, and DPIIT recognition is the official certificate that makes your company a recognised startup — the key that unlocks tax holidays, easier compliance, funding access and tender preferences.
Recognition is granted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) through the National Single Window System. To qualify, your entity must be a Private Limited Company, LLP or registered Partnership, be under 10 years old, have annual turnover below ₹100 crore, and be working on innovation, improvement or a scalable business model.
Recognition itself is only the start. The real value is in what follows it — the 80-IAC income-tax exemption, angel-tax relief under Section 56, self-certification on labour and environment laws, and access to the Startup India Seed Fund. We position your application so those benefits are actually within reach, not just the certificate.
Who should apply
- New founders — incorporate right and get recognised from day one.
- Funded or fundraising startups — needing angel-tax and 80-IAC relief before a round.
- Tech, D2C and services startups — with an innovative or scalable model.
- Startups bidding for government tenders — where DPIIT status waives EMD and experience norms.
- Companies already incorporated — but never recognised, leaving benefits on the table.
Our Startup India services
From first incorporation to the tax-exemption certificate — every step of the Startup India journey, done for you.
DPIIT Recognition
End-to-end DPIIT recognition on the NSWS portal — write-ups, documents and application filed correctly the first time.
80-IAC Tax Exemption
The three-consecutive-year income-tax holiday — eligibility check, application and Inter-Ministerial Board submission.
Angel Tax Exemption (Sec 56)
Section 56(2)(viib) exemption so investor funding above fair value isn’t taxed as income.
Startup India Seed Fund
Guidance and application support for the Seed Fund Scheme through approved incubators.
Pitch Deck & Business Plan
An investor-ready deck and innovation write-up that strengthen both funding and recognition.
Post-Recognition Compliance
Self-certification, annual filings and the ongoing compliance that keeps your benefits intact.
Why register your startup with Prospect Legal
We target the benefits, not just the badge
Anyone can file for recognition. We build the application so 80-IAC and angel-tax relief actually get approved.
A registered firm, not an agent
You deal with an accountable private limited company (CIN U74999MP2016PTC041343) — not a freelancer or reseller.
Innovation write-ups that pass review
The recognition and 80-IAC review turns on how your innovation is described. We know what the board looks for.
Incorporation + recognition together
Not incorporated yet? We handle company/LLP formation and DPIIT recognition as one clean, correctly-sequenced process.
Fixed, transparent quotes
A clear scope and a fixed fee agreed upfront — no surprise charges midway.
Pan-India, fully remote
Filed for founders across India — documents, signatures and follow-up handled online.
How Startup India recognition works
Entity & eligibility
We confirm your Pvt Ltd / LLP / Partnership qualifies and fix any gaps first.
Innovation write-up
We draft the problem, solution and scalability narrative the board scores you on.
NSWS application
Recognition application filed on the National Single Window System with all documents.
DPIIT certificate
Recognition certificate issued — you’re now an official Startup India startup.
Tax & funding relief
We then file 80-IAC and angel-tax exemptions and open up seed-fund access.
Documents required
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration of the entity
- PAN of the company / LLP
- Directors’ / partners’ details and DIN
- A short write-up on your product, service or innovation
- Website, pitch deck or product link (if available)
- Details of any funding, awards or IP (if applicable)
Recognition & benefits at a glance
Indicative timelines — actual approval depends on documentation and government review. We give you a realistic estimate for your case.
Startup India — frequently asked questions
Is DPIIT recognition the same as registering a company?
No. First you incorporate a Private Limited Company, LLP or Partnership. DPIIT recognition is a separate step that certifies that registered entity as a ‘startup’ and unlocks the benefits. If you haven’t incorporated yet, we do both together.
How long does Startup India recognition take?
The recognition certificate is usually issued within about 2 to 5 working days once a complete, correctly-drafted application is submitted. Tax-exemption approvals (80-IAC) take longer as they go before an Inter-Ministerial Board.
What is the 80-IAC tax exemption?
It is a deduction of 100% of profits for any three consecutive years out of the first ten, for eligible DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated as companies. It is applied for after recognition and approved by a government board.
What is angel tax and how does recognition help?
Angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib) taxed investment received above a company’s fair value as income. DPIIT-recognised startups can claim exemption from it, so genuine funding rounds aren’t taxed — a major reason to get recognised before raising.
Can an LLP or partnership get Startup India recognition?
Yes. Private Limited Companies, LLPs and registered Partnership firms can all be recognised. However, the 80-IAC income-tax holiday is available only to companies and LLPs, not partnership firms.
My company is 4 years old — can it still apply?
Yes. An entity can be recognised any time within 10 years of incorporation, as long as turnover has stayed below ₹100 crore in every year and it meets the innovation criteria. Many founders recognise later and still claim benefits.
Do you help after recognition too?
Yes. We handle the 80-IAC and angel-tax applications, self-certification, annual compliance and seed-fund guidance — so the benefits you were recognised for actually reach you and stay valid.
FREE STARTUP ASSESSMENT
Tell us about your startup
Share a few details and we’ll call you back within 2 hours with your eligibility for recognition, 80-IAC and angel-tax relief.
Ready to get your startup recognised?
Talk to our team for a free assessment — we’ll tell you honestly which benefits you qualify for and how to claim them.
