Recognition
₹2999 / professional fee
- Eligibility assessment
- Innovation & scalability write-up
- Startup India profile creation
- DPIIT application filing
- Resubmission support if rejected
- Certificate download
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DPIIT recognition is what officially makes you a startup in the eyes of the Government of India — and it is the gateway to three-year income tax exemption, Angel Tax relief, self-certification under labour laws and tender relaxations.
The application itself is short. Getting it approved is not. Our team writes the innovation and scalability narrative that the evaluators actually look for, and files the exemption applications that follow.
Our team checks eligibility, reviews the application narrative and guides the DPIIT recognition process from preparation through submission.
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What is DPIIT recognition & do you qualify?
The essentials in under a minute — so you apply only if you actually meet the criteria.
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What DPIIT recognition really is
It is formal recognition by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade that your entity qualifies as a startup under the Startup India initiative. You receive a recognition certificate and a DPIIT number, which is the prerequisite for almost every startup benefit the government offers.
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Who is eligible under Startup registration under DPIIT?
Incorporated as a Private Limited Company, LLP or registered partnership firm. Not more than 10 years old from the date of incorporation. Annual turnover has not exceeded ₹100 crore in any financial year since incorporation. Working towards innovation, development or improvement of products, processes or services — not formed by splitting up an existing business.
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How long it takes
Recognition is usually granted within about 2 to 15 working days of a complete application. A weak or generic innovation description is the most common reason for rejection, and you can reapply after strengthening it.
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What it costs
There is no government fee for DPIIT recognition. Professional fees at one-startup start from ₹2,999, which covers the eligibility assessment, the innovation write-up and the filing — the parts that actually decide the outcome.
Pricing
Simple pricing, zero surprises
No confusing packages — just clear professional fees for expert help. There is no government fee for DPIIT recognition:
Recognition + Tax
₹4999 / professional fee
- Everything in Recognition
- Section 80-IAC exemption application
- Pitch deck review & guidance
- Financial statement preparation support
- Board inter-ministerial submission
- Query handling
Complete
₹9999 / professional fee
- Everything in Recognition + Tax
- Angel Tax exemption filing (Section 56)
- Self-certification guidance under labour laws
- GeM & tender benefit activation
- IPR fast-track and fee rebate support
- Dedicated startup manager
DPIIT recognition itself carries no government fee. Section 80-IAC and Angel Tax exemptions are separate applications with their own approval processes and are not guaranteed by recognition alone.
Why It Matters
Why DPIIT recognition is worth doing properly?
It unlocks tax exemptions worth far more than the filing effort, reduces compliance load, and gives you credibility with investors, incubators and government buyers.
DPIIT recognition is a key, not a prize. Done right, it lets you:
Done wrong — a generic innovation paragraph that could describe any business — and it is simply rejected. The application form takes ten minutes; the write-up is the whole game.
Documents Required
What you'll need to apply
The document list is short. What matters far more is how your innovation is described — and that is what we write for you.
Your Startup India Registration fileChecked, organised and ready to submit
Certificate of Incorporation
Incorporation or registration certificate of your company, LLP or partnership firm.
PAN of the entity
PAN of the registered business entity applying for recognition.
Innovation write-up
A description of the problem, your solution, how it is innovative and how it scales — drafted by us.
Website, deck or video
A pitch deck, product video, website link or patent, whichever best evidences what you have built.
Director / partner details
Names, addresses and contact details of every director or designated partner.
Financial statements
Balance sheet and profit and loss statements, required specifically for the 80-IAC tax exemption application.
Process
From incorporated company to DPIIT certificate in 6 steps
From your first message to your recognition number — with the write-up handled properly.
Free eligibility check
We confirm your entity type, age and turnover against the DPIIT criteria before you spend anything.
Innovation assessment
We understand what you have built and identify the strongest innovation and scalability angle to lead with.
Write-up drafting
We draft the description of your problem, solution, differentiation and market — the part evaluators actually read.
Profile & application filing
We create your Startup India profile and file the DPIIT recognition application with supporting documents.
Review & response
If clarification is sought or the application is rejected, we strengthen and resubmit it.
Get your recognition certificate
Your DPIIT recognition number and certificate are issued, and we brief you on which benefits to claim next.
After Recognition — Claiming Your Benefits
What happens after you get DPIIT recognition?
Recognition by itself does not reduce your tax bill. Each benefit is a separate application, and this is the order that makes sense.
Simple rule: apply for 80-IAC early — the exemption covers three years out of your first ten.
Section 80-IAC
Application to the inter-ministerial board for three-year income tax exemption on profits.
Section 56 exemption
Angel Tax exemption declaration for share premium raised above fair market value.
Self-certification
Self-declaration under specified labour and environment laws, with relaxed inspection.
IPR benefits
Fee rebates on patents and trademarks, with facilitator costs borne by the government.
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Simple rule: apply for 80-IAC early — the exemption covers three years out of your first ten.
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Other Startup Services
Beyond recognition — all your startup needs in one place
DPIIT recognition is one milestone. Our team also helps with:
Section 80-IAC income tax exemption applications
Angel Tax (Section 56) exemption filing
Startup incorporation, ESOP pools and founder agreements
Trademark and patent filing with startup fee rebates
Annual ROC, GST and income tax compliance for startups
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Why one-startup
Built for serious founders, not random form-filling
DPIIT applications are rejected on the write-up, almost never on the documents. We spend our time exactly where the decision is actually made.
Expert reviewed
Your documents are checked by a professional before filing, to reduce avoidable rejection risk. Not a form-filling bot.
Transparent pricing
The quote is the final cost. No surprises after you pay.
One point of contact
One named person from first message to final certificate.
PAN-India
Wherever your business is, we file for it.
Post-registration support
We also help with returns, filings, renewals, notices and ongoing compliance.
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Startup India Registration in 2026
What's changed in 2026 — and why it's easier to get wrong
The scheme has been extended and widened, but scrutiny of what counts as genuine innovation has increased.
Get it reviewed80-IAC window extended
The eligibility window for claiming the three-year tax holiday has been extended, giving newer startups more time to apply.
Innovation is assessed seriously
Generic descriptions of a trading or reselling business are rejected. Evaluators look for a genuine product, process or service improvement.
Fund of Funds and seed schemes
Recognition is the entry requirement for the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and several state-level startup grants.
Angel Tax landscape has shifted
Changes to the treatment of share premium have altered how the Section 56 exemption is used — worth reviewing before your next round.
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FAQs
Startup India Registration — questions, answered
Clear answers to what founders and small businesses ask before applying.
Still unsure? Ask usIt is official recognition by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade that your entity qualifies as a startup, which is the prerequisite for government startup benefits including tax exemptions.
No. The application is free on the official Startup India portal. You only pay a professional fee if you want expert help with eligibility and the innovation write-up.
A Private Limited Company, LLP or registered partnership firm, up to ten years old, with turnover never exceeding ₹100 crore in any year, working on innovation or improvement of a product, process or service.
No. one-startup is a private professional-services firm. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by DPIIT or any government department. You can apply yourself for free on the Startup India portal; we are the paid expert help if you would rather not do it alone.
Usually about 2 to 15 working days for a complete application. A weak innovation description is the most common cause of delay or rejection.
No. Only Private Limited Companies, LLPs and registered partnership firms are eligible. A proprietorship must convert first.
No. Recognition makes you eligible to apply for the Section 80-IAC exemption, which is a separate application decided by an inter-ministerial board.
A 100% deduction on profits for three consecutive financial years, which a recognised startup can choose out of its first ten years of incorporation.
It is relief under Section 56(2)(viib) from tax on share premium received above fair market value, available to recognised startups meeting prescribed conditions.
You are told the reason and can reapply. Rejections almost always relate to the innovation description rather than the documents, so a stronger write-up usually resolves it.
No. A patent helps evidence innovation but is not required. A working product, website, pitch deck or demonstrable process improvement is acceptable.
Until the entity completes ten years from incorporation or exceeds ₹100 crore turnover, whichever is earlier.
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