Startup India eligibility checker
DPIIT recognition unlocks self-certification and the Section 80-IAC tax holiday — three years of tax-free profits. Answer a few questions to see whether you likely qualify, and why.
Enter your incorporation date to check DPIIT and 80-IAC eligibility.
This is an indicative eligibility check on the general criteria, not a determination — DPIIT and the Inter-Ministerial Board assess each application, and the rules change by notification. Confirm with your CA or CS before applying.
What the criteria are
DPIIT recognition is open to a private limited company, LLP or registered partnership firm, within 10 years of incorporation, with turnover that has stayed under ₹100 crore, working towards innovation or a scalable model, and not formed by splitting up an existing business. The Section 80-IAC tax holiday needs DPIIT recognition plus incorporation in the eligible window (currently 1 Apr 2016 – 31 Mar 2030) and Inter-Ministerial Board approval.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is eligible for DPIIT recognition?
- A private limited company, LLP or registered partnership firm, within 10 years of incorporation, with turnover under ₹100 crore in every year so far, working towards innovation or a scalable business model, and not formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.
- What is the Section 80-IAC tax holiday?
- It's a 100% deduction of profits for any three consecutive years out of the first ten, for eligible DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated in the eligible window and approved by the Inter-Ministerial Board.
- Is angel tax still a concern?
- No — angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib) was abolished with effect from FY2025-26, so a share-premium raise no longer attracts it. Confirm specifics with your CA.
- Is this an official determination?
- No — it's an indicative check on the general criteria. DPIIT and the Inter-Ministerial Board assess each application. Confirm with your CA or CS before applying.
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