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Startup Registration & DPIIT Recognition

Turn your idea into a recognized startup.

Startup Registration is the process of formally incorporating your venture and then getting it officially recognized under the Startup India initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Recognition turns "a promising idea two founders are building" into an entity the government, investors, and procurement bodies formally acknowledge as an innovative, scalable business.

Done right, it unlocks a three-year income tax holiday, exemption from angel tax, fast-tracked patent and trademark filing, easier access to government tenders, and a seat at India's startup funding ecosystem. Done late — or with a weak innovation write-up — applications get stuck in clarification loops or rejected outright, which is why most founders bring in a startup registration specialist rather than filing solo.

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Startup India
Certificate of Recognition
Eligible for tax, IPR & funding benefits
Tax Holiday
IPR Fast-Track
Funding Access
Structures

Which entity type should your startup use?

DPIIT recognizes only certain entity types. Here's how the common options compare, and which ones actually qualify for Startup India benefits.

Private Limited Company

A separate legal entity with limited liability and clean equity structure — the default choice for startups planning to raise venture funding.

Startup India Eligible

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Combines partnership flexibility with limited liability — a good fit for bootstrapped or service-led startups not chasing priced funding rounds early on.

Startup India Eligible

Registered Partnership Firm

Two or more founders operating under a registered partnership deed — eligible for recognition, though less common for equity-raising startups.

Startup India Eligible

One Person Company (OPC)

Lets a solo founder get limited liability and a corporate identity, but currently falls outside DPIIT's recognized entity list.

Not DPIIT Eligible

Sole Proprietorship

The fastest way to start trading under your own name, with minimal paperwork — but not a qualifying structure for Startup India recognition.

Not DPIIT Eligible

Structure Conversion

Already trading as a proprietorship or OPC? We handle the conversion to a Private Limited Company or LLP so recognition becomes possible.

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The Process

From incorporation to recognition certificate, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between deciding to register your startup and holding a DPIIT Certificate of Recognition in hand.

1

Choose the Right Structure

We help you pick between a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Partnership Firm — the only entity types DPIIT currently recognizes.

2

Incorporate Your Entity

We file the incorporation itself, so you hold a valid Certificate of Incorporation before applying for startup status.

3

Create a Startup India Profile

We register your entity on the Startup India portal with founder details, entity information, and core business activity.

4

Draft the Innovation Write-Up

A tightly written note on what's innovative or scalable about your product, service, or process — the single biggest factor in approval.

5

File the DPIIT Application

The recognition application, incorporation documents, and supporting materials are submitted through the official Startup India portal.

6

Application Review

DPIIT examines the application and may raise a clarification query — we respond on your behalf to keep the review moving.

7

Certificate of Recognition Issued

Once approved, you receive your DPIIT Recognition Number and Certificate — the official proof your startup is government-recognized.

8

Activate Your Benefits

We help you apply for the 80-IAC tax holiday, angel tax exemption, and IPR fast-track — the payoff for getting recognized in the first place.

Eligibility

Does your business qualify as a startup?

DPIIT applies a specific set of criteria beyond simply being a new business — here's the baseline every applicant is checked against.

Eligible Entity Type

Registered as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership Firm — other structures don't qualify.

Age of the Entity

Incorporated within the last 10 years from the date of the recognition application.

Turnover Threshold

Annual turnover has not exceeded ₹100 crore in any financial year since incorporation.

Original Entity

Not formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business.

Innovation or Scalability

Working toward innovation, development, or improvement of products, services, or processes — or a business model with high job- and wealth-creation potential.

Clear, Lawful Objective

The proposed business activity is legal and clearly described in the entity's incorporation and application documents.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need to keep handy

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up your recognition application.

Certificate of Incorporation

Or registration, as applicable

PAN of the Entity

Business permanent account number

Founder & Director Details

ID and address proof of each founder

Innovation Write-Up

Brief on the product, service or model

Pitch Deck or Website

Supporting link, deck, or demo video

Funding Proof

Investor or funding details, if raised

Patent / Trademark Details

If any IP has already been filed

Authorization Letter

Naming the authorized signatory

Why It's Worth It

What DPIIT recognition actually buys you

Beyond the certificate itself, recognition changes your tax exposure, your IP timelines, and how easily you can raise and win business.

Income Tax Holiday

3 consecutive years of tax exemption in the first 10 under Section 80-IAC

Angel Tax Exemption

Relief from Section 56 tax on eligible investor funding rounds

Self-Certification

Self-certify compliance under select labour and environment laws

IPR Fast-Track

Rebated fees and faster examination for patents and trademarks

Easier Public Procurement

Exemption from prior turnover and experience criteria in tenders

Fund of Funds Access

Eligibility for government-backed schemes such as the SIDBI FFS

Simplified Winding-Up

Fast-track exit within roughly 90 days under startup provisions

Ecosystem & Mentorship

Access to Startup India hubs, incubators, and mentor networks

DPIIT Recognition
3-Year Tax Holiday
IPR Fast-Track
Funding & FFS Access
Easier Compliance
After Recognition

Staying compliant — and recognized — year after year

Recognition isn't a one-time badge — here's what keeps your startup status and its benefits active.

Annual ROC Filing

Yearly returns and financial statements filed with the registrar of companies.

Income Tax Return & 80-IAC Renewal

Annual filing plus the paperwork needed to keep your tax holiday active.

GST Compliance

Regular GST returns once the startup crosses the applicable turnover threshold.

Startup India Profile Update

Annual turnover and funding disclosures on the portal to keep recognition active.

Maintain Innovation Criteria

Self-declare continued eligibility as the business model or product evolves.

Statutory Audit

Audit of accounts by a qualified auditor once statutory thresholds apply.

Why Hisho & Kanri

Startup recognition handled by people who do this daily

We've taken founders through incorporation and DPIIT recognition across India, Singapore, and Malaysia enough times to know exactly where applications stall — and how to avoid it.

Startup-Focused Experts

Advisors who write innovation notes and file DPIIT applications every week.

Fast Processing

Applications reviewed and filed without back-and-forth delays.

Affordable Pricing

Transparent packages with no hidden government-fee surprises.

Transparent Process

You see every filing and status update, not just a final certificate.

Dedicated Support

One point of contact from your first call through recognition and beyond.

Secure Documentation

Your pitch deck and company documents handled under strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about startup registration

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

It's the process of incorporating your business and then getting it formally recognized by DPIIT under the Startup India initiative, unlocking tax, IPR, and funding benefits.

Entities under 10 years old, with turnover below ₹100 crore, working on innovation or a scalable business model, and not formed by splitting an existing business.

Private Limited Companies, LLPs, and Registered Partnership Firms — sole proprietorships and OPCs currently don't qualify.

Typically around 10 to 15 working days once the application and innovation write-up are complete, though clarification queries can extend this.

Incorporation certificate, PAN, founder details, and an innovation write-up are the core set — see the Documents section above for the full list.

A three-year income tax holiday under Section 80-IAC and exemption from angel tax on eligible investor funding under Section 56.

Yes — once turnover or the 10-year age limit is crossed, or if eligibility criteria are no longer met, DPIIT recognition and its benefits lapse.

Only once your turnover crosses the prescribed threshold, or if you're engaged in interstate or specific categories of supply — we can confirm your case.

Yes, NRIs and foreign nationals can be directors or shareholders of the entity, subject to additional documentation and applicable FDI rules.

Because we handle incorporation and DPIIT recognition together, write innovation notes that hold up to review, and stay on for compliance long after your certificate is issued.