Startup Recognition is based on Government Scheme providing special benefits to Start Up entities subject to specific conditions as laid down in the rules.

Startup India Hub is a one-stop platform for all stakeholders in the Startup ecosystem to interact amongst each other, exchange knowledge and form successful partnerships in a highly dynamic environment.

Only Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Registered Partnership Firm are eligible to apply for a Startup Recognition certificate.

An entity working for innovation, deployment or commercialization of new products, process or services driven by technology or intellectual property is eligible to apply. A new product/service/process, or a significantly improved existing product/service/process, that can create or add value to customers or a workflow can also file an application to register itself under this scheme.

After registration you can connect to other Startups, investors or incubators on the Startup India portal under the Tab – ECOSYSTEM or you can connect by login into your account.

There is no government fee for the registration under the Startup India Scheme.

The government officers thoroughly check all the information and documents provided in the application, hence the time period depends on the government processing time.

For the period of 10 years from the date of incorporation or up to the turnover increases the limit of Rs. 100 crore in any financial year.

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion which grants the certificate of recognition to Startups based on satisfaction of specific conditions.

Since, One Person Company is a form of a company it is entitled to be recognized as “Startup”.

No, entities formed by Splitting Up or Reconstruction of Business already in existence are not eligible for registration under this scheme.

No, the DIPP recognition for Startups is different from registration on Startup India website. To avail the benefits of Startup India scheme, the entity must be registered under Startup India Scheme provided by DIPP. Only creating the account on the website of Startup India does not amount to get recognized as Startup by DIPP.

The application is to be submitted online at www.startupindia.gov.in

Yes, It can be availed later on also.

By registering under this scheme your entity will be eligible for availing tax benefits but to avail it, you need to separately apply for it by log in on the portal of Startup India.

A letter of support is a document that must be submitted with the enrolment form for Startup-India Registration if you wish to avail the tax exemption.

Any of the below can be submitted as a letter of support:-
– A proposal, with respect to innovative nature of the business, from an Incubator, OR
– A letter of help by an incubator, which is financed (in connection to the task) by Government of India as a major aspect of any predetermined plan to advance development; OR
– A letter of support, with respect to the innovative nature of the business, from an Incubator, perceived by the Government of India in DIPP indicated design; OR
– A letter of subsidizing of at the very least 20% in value, by any Incubation Fund/Angel Fund/Private Equity Fund/Accelerator/Angel Network, appropriately enlisted with SEBI that embraces inventive nature of the business; OR
– A letter of financing by Government of India or any State Government as a major aspect of any predefined plan to advance development; OR
– A patent registration recorded and distributed in the Journal by the Indian Patent Office in zones associated with the idea of the business being advanced.

Following are needed to be furnished as proof of business existence: –
– Certificate of Company Incorporation
– Udyog Aadhaar certificate / MSME registration

Investing in startups is a risky proposition, but the low requirement for overhead capital combined with high upside potential, makes it lucrative for investors to put their bets on startups.

Any entity having atleast one registered office in India is welcome to register on the hub as location preferences, for the time being are only created for Indian states. However, we are working on international relations and will soon be able to enable registration for stakeholders from the global ecosystem

Yes, an entity without a PAN can be registered as a Startup on our website. However, it is advised that a valid PAN of the entity is provided at the time of registration

Only one mobile number and one landline number of the authorized representative of the entity can be provided at the time of registration. The portal and the mobile app would be sending an OTP on the mobile number provided by the user to complete the authentication and registration process.

The certificate of recognition is issued typically within 2 working days upon successful submission of the application.

If the application for recognition has been marked incomplete, the startup needs to follow the given steps:
1) Log in with their startup credentials on www.startupindia.gov.in
2) Select ‘Recognition and Tax Exemption’ button on the right panel
3) Select the ‘Edit Application’ button and proceed with completing your application
If the application has been marked ‘Incomplete’ thrice, the application is rejected.