startup Odisha registration
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In Odisha, startups that meet specific criteria can register under the Startup Odisha initiative, gaining access to a range of benefits designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Once registered, startups can leverage various incentives and support mechanisms provided by the Government of Odisha.
Below, we delve into key aspects of Startup Odisha registration.
Steps For startup odisha 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 Odisha Registration (DPIIT Recognition) Certificate
Documents required for startup odisha 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 odisha registration
“An entity will be considered as Startup under Odisha Startup Policy if following conditions are met:
- The date of incorporation / registration is not prior to five years;
- Annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 25 crore, for any preceding financial year;
- Such entity is working towards innovation, development, deployment or commercialization of new products, processes or services driven by technology or intellectual property and makes it scalable for achieving commercial success;
- Registered in Odisha or employs at-least 50 percent of its total qualified workforce in Odisha;
- Such entity is not an extension of existing family business; or formed by splitting up or reconstruction of a business already in existence and
- Entity means a private limited company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013), or a registered partnership firm (registered under section 59 of the Partnership Act, 1932) or a limited liability partnership (under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2002).”
Various benefits are defined in the program, each benefit has its own eligibility critera. As a first step, the startup will have to be recognised as per Odisha Startup Policy.
Yes, an existing entity qualifying the eligibility criteria (as per Question1) can register itself on the Startup Odisha Portal.
“An entity needs to submit the following documents:
- Incorporation certificate
- Proof of innovation as per any of the following:
- DIPP Startup India recognition certificate; or
- Patent filed in the company name and published in the Journal by the India Patent Office in areas affiliated with the nature of business being promoted; or
- Sanction / Assurance Letter of funding / Grant by Government of India or any State Government as part of any specified scheme to promote innovation; or
- Letter of funding of not less than 20 percent in equity by any Incubation Fund/ Angel Fund/ Private Equity Fund/ Accelerator/ Angel Network duly registered with Securities and Exchange Board of India that endorses innovative nature of the business; or
- If an entity doesn’t have any of the above mentioned four documents then they may submit a one page write-up / note explaining innovative nature of the applicant entity. The applicant entities are encouraged to share business plan along with the note on innovation.”
If the entity has a proff of innovation then the recognition takes 7-10 working days at max. In case the inovativeness needs to be validated it take 15-21 days
No, there is no registration fee.
“Once recognized, Startups can apply for vaious benefits defined under the scheme such as:
- Monthly allowance of Rs.20,000;
- Product Development and Marketing/Publicity assistance of up to Rs.15 lakh;
- Need based assistance to the recognized Startup towards cost of raw material / components and other related equipment required for the innovative process for the new product development / existing product improvement
- Self compliance under various labour and environment laws.”
No, there is no format for the write-up/note. The note should just explain the innovativenes of the startup.
Yes. On successful registration, you would be able to download a recognition certificate.
No. Incorporation Certificate is a mandatory document while applying for the Startup Odisha Program.
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Yes. One Person Companies are eligible to avail benefits under the Startup Odisha Program.
No, a sole proprietor firm is not eligible to avail benefits under the Startup Odisha Program.
Online there will be a provision to edit your application.
Yes, a foreign national can enter into a partnership under LLP Act and get that registered under the Startup Odisha Program.
Funding from a foreign partner will be subject to regulations of FDI. 100 % FDI is allowed in LLP given that LLP operates in business sectors where 100% FDI is allowed via automatic route and there are no performance linked FDI conditions.
A foreign national, NRI and PIO can register itself through MCA or Registrar of Firms using the existing processes and subsequently register itself on the Startup Odisha Portal as a “Startup” to avail the benefits.
“An entity would cease to be a ‘startup’ upon expiry of:
- 5 years from the date of its incorporation/ registration, OR
- If its turnover for any of the financial years has exceeded INR 25 crore; OR
- If not incorporated in Odisha and workforce in Odisha falls below 50.0% of total workforce.
- Startups would be required to intimate Startup Secretariat of any such cases within a period of 21 days.”
- The application has to be submitted online only.
“Following benefits are available under the Startup Odisha Program:
- Monthly allowance of Rs.20,000;
- Product Development and Marketing/Publicity assistance of up to Rs.15 lakh;
- Product Development and Marketing/Publicity assistance of up to Rs.15 lakh;
Legal Terminus can help you get Startup Odisha registration for your organization smoothly and efficiently. With expert guidance, timely documentation, and professional support, we ensure a hassle-free experience. Our team will assist you at every step — from eligibility check to final approval.