DPIIT Recognition
End-to-end DPIIT Startup India recognition — application, document preparation, and follow-up for tax holidays and angel tax exemption.
End-to-end startup advisory — DPIIT Startup India recognition, angel tax planning, ESOP structuring, fundraising compliance and Virtual CFO services — for Indian and NRI-backed startups across India.
Comprehensive startup advisory india services delivered with precision and accountability.
End-to-end DPIIT Startup India recognition — application, document preparation, and follow-up for tax holidays and angel tax exemption.
Section 56(2)(viib) angel tax planning, valuation structuring and exemption advisory for fundraising rounds.
Employee Stock Option Plan design, valuation, grant and exercise advisory for startups seeking to retain talent.
Term sheet review, shareholder agreement compliance, FDI reporting under FEMA and RBI, and post-investment filings.
Board resolutions, shareholder agreements, cap table management and all ROC filings for startup legal housekeeping.
Fractional CFO services including MIS, financial modelling, investor dashboards and runway management.
DPIIT recognition provides: Section 80-IAC — 3-year income tax holiday (any 3 years out of first 10 years); Section 56(2)(viib) — exemption from angel tax on investment by eligible investors; fast-track patent examination with 80% fee rebate; self-certification under 9 environmental and labour laws; and access to government tenders without prior experience.
Documents required: Certificate of Incorporation or Registration Certificate; PAN card of the entity; a description of the business covering innovation, scalability and employment potential; and in some cases, a pitch deck or business plan. The application is filed on the Startup India portal and typically processed within 2–4 weeks.
Angel tax (Section 56(2)(viib)) is levied on investments received by unlisted companies from resident investors at a valuation higher than the fair market value of shares. DPIIT-recognised startups are fully exempt. Non-recognised startups can obtain a merchant banker valuation to establish fair market value and avoid the tax. Investments from non-residents are not subject to angel tax.
A startup is characterised by innovation, scalability, and high-growth potential. Under DPIIT criteria, any entity up to 10 years old with turnover below ₹100 crore working towards innovation qualifies. Regular companies do not qualify for DPIIT benefits even if incorporated as a Private Limited Company. The key differentiator is the nature of the business — innovative vs. traditional.
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