✅ START-UP INDIA REGISTRATION

Full Documentary Checklist & Professional Advisory Draft

1️⃣ WHAT IS START-UP INDIA REGISTRATION

Start-up India is an initiative by DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) to recognize eligible start-ups and provide tax benefits, funding access, ease of compliance, and government support.

2️⃣ ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS (VERY IMPORTANT)

A business shall be eligible as a Start-up if it satisfies ALL below:

1. Entity Type

   • Private Limited Company

   • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

   • Registered Partnership Firm

2. Age of Entity

   • Not more than 10 years from date of incorporation

3. Turnover

   • Annual turnover ≤ ₹100 Crore in any financial year

4. Innovation / Improvement

   • Working towards:

     • Innovation, or

     • Development / improvement of products or services, or

     • Scalable business model with high employment / wealth creation potential

5. Not formed by splitting or reconstruction of existing business

3️⃣ BENEFITS OF START-UP INDIA REGISTRATION

🔹 Tax Benefits

• Income Tax exemption u/s 80-IAC (3 consecutive years out of 10 years)

• Exemption from Angel Tax u/s 56(2)(viib) (after DPIIT recognition)

🔹 Compliance Benefits

• Self-certification under:

  • PF & ESIC

  • Labour Laws

  • Environment Laws

• Fast-track IPR processing (Patents, Trademarks)

🔹 Other Benefits

• Access to Startup India Seed Fund

• Government tenders without prior experience

• Networking & incubation support

4️⃣ DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR START-UP INDIA REGISTRATION

📁 A. BASIC ENTITY DOCUMENTS

1. Certificate of Incorporation / Registration

2. PAN of Entity

3. LLP Agreement / MOA & AOA / Partnership Deed

4. Address Proof of Registered Office

📁 B. PROMOTER / DIRECTOR DETAILS

5. PAN of Directors / Partners

6. Aadhaar of Directors / Partners

7. Email ID & Mobile Number

📁 C. START-UP SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS

8. Brief Write-up on Innovation / Business Model

9. Declaration of Start-up (Format prescribed by DPIIT)

10. Authorization Letter (if filed by CA / Consultant)

⚠️ No CA certificate or turnover proof required at registration stage.

5️⃣ STEP-BY-STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS

STEP 1: Create Account on Startup India Portal

👉 https://www.startupindia.gov.in

STEP 2: Login & Apply for DPIIT Recognition

Fill details:

• Entity details

• Director / Partner details

• Business activity

• Innovation description

STEP 3: Upload Documents

• Incorporation certificate

• Write-up on innovation

• Declaration

STEP 4: Submit Application

• Application is self-certified

• Recognition Certificate generally issued within 1–3 working days

6️⃣ POST-REGISTRATION COMPLIANCES

1. Annual update of entity status on portal

2. Maintain books of accounts

3. File Income Tax Return regularly

4. Apply separately for:

   • 80-IAC Tax Exemption (Form-1 to Inter-Ministerial Board)

   • Angel Tax Exemption (if required)

7️⃣ COMMON REASONS FOR REJECTION

❌ Generic trading activity without innovation
❌ Copy-paste business description
❌ Reconstruction of old business
❌ Misrepresentation in declaration

8️⃣ READY-TO-USE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY DRAFT

(You may issue this to clients on your letterhead)

📄 ADVISORY NOTE – START-UP INDIA REGISTRATION

This is to inform you that the Government of India has introduced the Start-up India Initiative to encourage innovation-driven enterprises by providing tax incentives, compliance relaxations, and funding opportunities.

Your entity is eligible to apply for DPIIT Start-up Recognition subject to fulfillment of prescribed conditions under the Start-up India Scheme.

Upon successful registration, your entity may avail the following benefits:

• Income Tax exemption under Section 80-IAC (subject to approval)

• Angel Tax exemption

• Self-certification under Labour & Environmental laws

• Priority access to Government schemes, funding & incubation support

The registration process is online, paperless, and based on self-declaration. Recognition is normally granted within a short time frame.

Our firm shall assist you in:

• Eligibility evaluation

• Drafting innovation/business write-up

• Online application & documentation

• Post-registration advisory & tax exemption applications

You are advised to ensure correctness of information and maintain statutory compliance to continue enjoying the benefits.

9️⃣ OPTIONAL – VALUE-ADDED SERVICES YOU CAN OFFER

• Innovation note drafting

• 80-IAC exemption application

• Angel tax exemption

• Startup Seed Fund application

• DPIIT annual compliance support