Startup Registration (DPIIT Recognition)

Startup registration in India, officially known as DPIIT Recognition, is administered by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Startup India initiative. This recognition empowers eligible startups with a host of benefits including:

1. Regulatory Relief

Self-certification under 6 labour laws and 3 environmental laws.
No inspections for labour law compliance for 5 years unless a credible complaint is filed.
Simplified environmental compliance for startups classified under the CPCB’s ‘white category’.

2. Tax Incentives

Income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC for eligible startups.
Capital gains exemption when invested in specified funds.

3. IPR Support

Fast-track patent examination for quicker protection of innovations.
Government-funded facilitators for filing patents, trademarks, and designs.
80% rebate on patent filing fees.

4. Public Procurement Access

Exemption from prior experience and turnover criteria in government tenders.
Easier participation in public procurement processes.

5. Funding Opportunities

Access to SIDBI’s Fund of Funds, which supports venture capital investments in startups.
Enhanced visibility for funding through Startup India’s platform.

6. Simplified Exit Process

Startups with simple debt structures can be wound up within 90 days under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Appointment of insolvency professionals to manage liquidation and creditor repayment.

To qualify, an entity must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Partnership Firm, be less than 10 years old, and have an annual turnover below ₹100 crore. Crucially, the business must demonstrate innovation, scalability, and potential for employment generation.

At DMIP ATTORNEYS, we assist founders in navigating the DPIIT registration process with precision—ensuring legal compliance, strategic positioning, and timely execution.