DPIIT Recognition

Under the Startup India initiative, eligible companies can get recognised as Startups by DPIIT, in order to access a host of tax benefits, easier compliance, IPR fast-tracking and more.

Which Company is a Startup?

Company Age

Period of existence and operations should not be exceeding 10 years from the Date of Incorporation

Company Type

Incorporated as a Private Limited Company, a Registered Partnership Firm or a Limited Liability Partnership

Original Entity

Entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business

Annual Turnover

Should have an annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 100 crore for any of the financial years since its Incorporation

Innovative & Scalable

Should work towards development or improvement of a product, process or service and/or have scalable business model with high potential for creation of wealth & employment

Criteria for being considered eligible for DPIIT startup recognition.