Startup India
STARTUP INDIA | DPIIT RECOGNITION
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DPIIT Recognition
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Startup India vs DPIIT Recognition — What’s the Difference?
Startup India
A Government of India initiative designed to support entrepreneurship and innovation.
DPIIT Recognition
Formal recognition granted to eligible startups under the Startup India framework.
What Can DPIIT Recognition Help You Access?
What You Get With DPIIT Recognition
Easier Compliance
Eligible recognised startups can access specified self-certification provisions under applicable labour laws.
Intellectual Property
Recognised startups can access IPR-related support, including fast-tracking and applicable fee benefits.
Public Procurement
Eligible recognised startups can receive specified relaxations under government procurement rules.
Funding Ecosystem
Recognition can provide access to Startup India initiatives and funding-related programs where separately eligible.
Easier Exit
Eligible startups can access specified mechanisms for easier winding up/exit.
How DPIIT Startup Recognition Works
Eligibility Assessment
Check whether your entity meets the current DPIIT criteria.
Prepare Information
Collect entity, founder, business and innovation-related information.
Create NSWS Account
The official Startup India portal directs applicants to the NSWS for Startup Recognition.
Submit Application
Complete the “Registration as a Startup” application & provide the required documents.
DPIIT Review
The application is assessed under the applicable recognition framework.
Recognition Certificate
Once approved, access the digital recognition certificate.
Need Help With Your DPIIT Application?
Eligibility Assessment
Understand whether your startup appears to meet the current recognition criteria.
Application Guidance
Understand the information required for the application.
Documentation Support
Organise and review relevant supporting information.
Business Description Assistance
Present your startup’s innovation, product/service and scalability clearly.
Application Support
Assist with the online recognition application process.
Startup India vs Company Registration
| Company Registration | DPIIT Startup Recognition |
|---|---|
| Creates/registers the legal business entity | Recognises an eligible entity as a startup |
| Governed by applicable entity law | Administered under Startup India/DPIIT |
| Required before recognition for many entity types | Applied for after/with eligible entity registration |
| Creates the legal structure | Can provide access to eligible startup benefits |
| MCA/Registrar process depending on entity | DPIIT recognition process |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Startup India?
Startup India is a Government of India initiative administered through DPIIT to support eligible startups and entrepreneurship.
What is DPIIT Startup Recognition?
It is official recognition granted to eligible entities under the Startup India framework.
Is Startup India the same as company registration?
No. Incorporating a company and obtaining DPIIT recognition are separate processes.
Who can apply for DPIIT recognition?
Eligible Private Limited Companies, LLPs, registered Partnership Firms and Cooperative Societies can apply subject to the current criteria.
What is the current turnover limit?
For regular startups, the current threshold is ₹200 crore; eligible DeepTech startups have a ₹300 crore threshold.
How old can a startup be?
Generally up to 10 years from incorporation; eligible DeepTech startups can qualify for up to 20 years.
Does DPIIT recognition automatically provide tax exemption?
No. Some tax benefits have separate eligibility requirements and application/approval processes.
Does DPIIT charge a fee for recognition?
The Startup India portal states that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry does not charge a fee for the DPIIT Certificate of Recognition.
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