Startup India Tax Exemption under Section 80-IAC is a subsidy from Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Startup India for dPIIT-recognised startups that are Private Limited Companies or LLPs incorporated after 1 April 2016 (Budget 2025 reportedly extended…. It provides 100% income-tax deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years from incorporation. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | 100% income-tax deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years from incorporation (100% income-tax deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years from incorporation) |
|---|---|
| Provider | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Startup India |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Scale |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is Startup India Tax Exemption under Section 80-IAC?
Startup India Tax Exemption under Section 80-IAC — 100% income-tax deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years from incorporation — DPIIT-recognised startups that are Private Limited Companies or LLPs incorporated after 1 April 2016 (Budget 2025 reportedly extended the incorporation window to before 1 April 2030). Approved by the Inter-Ministerial Board after applying on the Startup India portal. It is run by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Startup India.
A tax benefit lowers your tax outgo — a deduction, exemption or holiday — for the period and conditions you qualify under. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Startup India Tax Exemption under Section 80-IAC?
DPIIT-recognised startups that are Private Limited Companies or LLPs incorporated after 1 April 2016 (Budget 2025 reportedly extended the incorporation window to before 1 April 2030). Approved by the Inter-Ministerial Board after applying on the Startup India portal. Not for: Partnership firms, cooperatives and other entity types; startups without DPIIT recognition; companies incorporated before 1 April 2016..
How much does Startup India Tax Exemption under Section 80-IAC give, and in what form?
100% income-tax deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years from incorporation, as 100% income-tax deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years from incorporation.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A tax benefit lowers your tax outgo — a deduction, exemption or holiday — for the period and conditions you qualify under.
Who runs this programme?
Startup India Tax Exemption under Section 80-IAC is offered by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Startup India. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.