Does DPIIT recognition guarantee tax benefits?

No. Recognition is a prerequisite, not an automatic benefit. For example, the 80-IAC income-tax deduction is a separate application assessed by an Inter-Ministerial Board. We assess each step honestly and prepare a strong case, but approval rests with the authorities.

What is the 80-IAC benefit it unlocks?

80-IAC is a deduction of 100% of eligible profits for three consecutive years out of the first ten, for eligible DPIIT-recognised startups. It must be applied for and assessed separately; we help you check fit and file.

Can any company get recognised?

Only entities within the eligibility criteria and working on innovation, improvement or a scalable model. Businesses formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business are excluded. We tell you up front if you don’t yet qualify.

Do you register businesses for founders across India?

Yes. We work with founders in every state, mostly remotely over calls, WhatsApp and secure document sharing, so where you’re based isn’t a constraint.

Will one person handle my registration, or a call-centre queue?

One named expert owns your file end to end — the same person who scopes it, prepares the forms and answers your questions — not a rotating ticket queue.

Startup India (DPIIT) Recognition

Overview

DPIIT recognition under the Startup India initiative is the foundational status that opens the door to most central startup benefits. It is the prerequisite for applying to schemes such as the 80-IAC income-tax deduction and the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, and for various self-certification relaxations.

Recognition turns on how clearly your innovation, scalability and potential for employment or wealth creation are evidenced. CapEasy assesses your eligibility honestly and prepares a credible application — and tells you what would strengthen a borderline case rather than overpromising approval.

Who it’s for

Startups within the eligible age and turnover limits from incorporation
Founders planning to apply for 80-IAC, the Seed Fund Scheme or related benefits
Innovative businesses that want central recognition and self-certification relaxations

Eligibility & requirements

Incorporated as a private limited company, LLP or registered partnership
Within the eligibility window on age since incorporation and annual turnover
Working towards innovation, improvement or a scalable business model — not formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business

How CapEasy handles it

Assess eligibility against the current age, turnover and entity criteria
Build the innovation, scalability and impact write-up with supporting evidence
Prepare and submit the recognition application on the Startup India portal
Respond to any clarifications and track the outcome
Map the benefits you can pursue next, such as an 80-IAC assessment

Documents you’ll typically need

Certificate of incorporation or registration
A description of products/services and what makes them innovative or scalable
Details of directors/partners, website or decks, and any IP, awards or funding (if available)

CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority. We help you assess eligibility and prepare and file your application; eligibility and approval depend on your specifics and the relevant department’s discretion.

Your CapEasy experts

Connect with us

Talk to the people who handle this work every day — no call centre, no hand-offs.

Ayush Joshi

Co-Founder

Ex-OYO and Tenaciousfly. 7+ years in business development, strategic acquisitions, financing and debt syndication.

Aditya Jain