Startup India Eligibility Checker — Check DPIIT Recognition Eligibility Free

Check Your Startup India Eligibility

The Startup India DPIIT Recognition offers incredible benefits — 3-year income tax exemption, self-certification under 9 laws, 80% rebate on patent filing, and access to ₹10,000 Crore Fund of Funds. But do you qualify?

Our free Startup India Eligibility Checker asks 7 key questions and gives you an instant eligibility score with detailed results.

DPIIT Recognition Eligibility Criteria

• Entity Type: Must be a Private Limited, LLP, or Registered Partnership
• Age: Not older than 10 years from date of incorporation
• Turnover: Annual turnover must not exceed ₹100 Crore in any financial year
• Innovation: Must be working towards innovation, development, or improvement of products/services/processes
• Not Formed by Splitting: Entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstruction of existing business

Benefits of DPIIT Recognition

1. Income Tax Exemption (Section 80-IAC): 3 consecutive years out of first 10 years
2. Self-Certification: Under 9 labour and 3 environmental laws
3. Patent Filing Rebate: 80% reduction in patent filing fees
4. Fund of Funds: Access to ₹10,000 Cr corpus through SIDBI
5. Government Tenders: Exemption from prior experience/turnover requirements
6. Easy Winding Up: 90-day fast-track closure process

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a sole proprietorship apply for Startup India?

No, only Private Limited Companies, LLPs, and Registered Partnership Firms are eligible for DPIIT recognition.

Is there a fee for DPIIT recognition?

No, applying for DPIIT Startup India recognition is completely free. You can apply directly on the Startup India portal.