startup india registration
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In India, startups that meet the eligibility criteria set by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) must undergo Startup India registration to avail government benefits. Once registered, a startup can access several schemes and support systems under this flagship initiative.
Below, we delve into the key aspects of Startup India registration.
Steps For startup india registration
Total time: 15 to 20 working days
Documents Submission
Provision of requisite mentioned documents/information to Legal Terminus
Document Scrutiny
Validating the documents/ information and processing the same
Further Documentations
Preparation of further documents for signature
Filing of Application
Filing of application and submission of the same in online
Departmental Scrutiny
Departmental Review of the Application
Issue of Registration Certificate
Issuance of Start-Up India Registration (DPIIT Recognition) Certificate
Documents required for startup india registration
Incorporation Certificate
Memorandum of Association and Article of Association
Logo of the Organization
Photo, PAN card & Aadhar Card of all the Directors.
Photo, PAN card & Aadhar Card of the Authorised person
Authorization letter/ Board Resolution for Authorised person (shall be provided by Legal Terminus)
A detailed checklist will be provided by Legal Terminus in this respect
Links or additional documents to support your application i:e working website link, product video, image of products, pitch deck, patents, etc.
Incorporation Certificate
Duly Notarized LLP Agreement
Logo of the Organization
Photo, PAN card & Aadhar Card of all the Designated Partners or Partners.
Photo, PAN card & Aadhar Card of the Authorised person
Authorization letter/ Resolution for Authorised person (shall be provided by Legal Terminus)
A detailed checklist will be provided by Legal Terminus in this respect
Links or additional documents to support your application i:e working website link, product video, image of products, pitch deck, patents, etc.
Registration Certificate
Duly Notarized Partnership Deed
Logo of the Organization
Photo, PAN card & Aadhar Card of all the Partners.
Photo, PAN card & Aadhar Card of the Authorised person
Authorization letter/ Resolution for Authorised person (shall be provided by Legal Terminus)
A detailed checklist will be provided by Legal Terminus in this respect
Links or additional documents to support your application i:e working website link, product video, image of products, pitch deck, patents, etc.
Mandatory Conditions to avail Startup India Recognition Certificate/ Benefits
- ✅ Must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, Partnership Firm, or LLP.
- ✅ Turnover should be less than INR 100 Crores in any of the previous financial years since incorporation.
- ✅ Valid up to 10 years from the date of its incorporation.
- ✅ The startup should be working towards innovation/improvement of existing products, services, or processes, and must have the potential to generate employment or create wealth.
Frequently asked questions about startup india registration
- Startup India Learning Program is a free online entrepreneurship program by Startup India. The aim is to help entrepreneurs get their ideas and ventures to the next level through structured learning. The program covers lessons on key areas of starting up by 40+ top founders of India in an extensive 4-week program.
- Interested individuals can enrol for this free course at learning-and-development_v2.
- For more courses, please visit l-d-listing.
- Further,incubators across India are providing guidance to budding startups. There is a list of incubators listed on the Startup India portal for your reference.
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.
Yes. One Person Companies are eligible to avail benefits under the Startup India initiative.
Yes, a foreign national can enter into a partnership under the LLP Act and get that LLP registered on our website. It can even be recognised by the DIPP.
Only one mobile number and one landline number of the authorised 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 process of recognition as a ‘Startup’ is through an online application made over the mobile app/portal at startup_recognition_page.
You will need to upload the incorporation/registration certificate and explain how your startup is working towards innovation, development, or improvement of products, processes, or services, or its scalability in terms of employment generation or wealth creation.
The certificate of recognition is issued typically within 2 working days upon successful submission of the application.
Yes, if your startup gets recognised, you would be able to download a system-generated verifiable certificate of recognition.
The Inter-Ministerial Board, set up by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, validates Startups for granting tax-related benefits. The Board comprises the following members:
1) Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Convener
2) Representative of the Department of Biotechnology, Member
3) Representative of the Department of Science and Technology, Member
The Board shall review the supporting document(s) provided to ascertain if the entity qualifies as an eligible business for availing tax.
The inter-ministerial board meeting typically takes place once a month. The cases in the meeting are processed in a serial order. The communication regarding the decision is sent to the registered email address of the Startup.
To regularly follow updates of the IMB meetings, you may refer to the IMB notifications on our website by clickinghere.
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 the ‘Recognition and Tax Exemption’ button on the right panel.
3) Select the ‘Edit Application’ button and proceed with completing your application.
4) If the application has been marked ‘Incomplete’ three times, the application is rejected.
5) Rejected applications cannot be edited, and a new application can be submitted after three months from the date of communication of the rejection email.
Legal Terminus can assist you in obtaining Startup India registration for your organization in a smooth and hassle-free manner, within a reasonable timeframe and with expert guidance. To know more, please book a free telephonic appointment with one of our consultants today.