What is DPIIT Recognition?
DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) Recognition certifies your entity as a startup under the Government of India's Startup India initiative. This recognition provides numerous benefits including tax exemptions, easier compliance, access to government schemes, and credibility with investors.
Important: DPIIT certification requires an Org DSC (Organisation Digital Signature Certificate). This is obtained as part of your Founding Services package — ensure Org DSC is in place before initiating DPIIT application.
Benefits of DPIIT Recognition
Tax Benefits
Income tax exemption for 3 consecutive years out of first 10 years
IPR Benefits
80% rebate on patent filing and 50% rebate on trademark filing
Self Certification
Self-certify compliance under 9 labor and environment laws
Easy Funding
Access to Fund of Funds and government funding schemes
Government Tenders
Exemption from prior experience/turnover criteria
Networking
Access to startup events, incubators, and opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
- Entity should be a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Partnership Firm
- Should be incorporated for less than 10 years
- Annual turnover should not exceed ₹100 crores
- Working towards innovation or improvement of products/services
- Should not be formed by splitting up existing business
Documents Required
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Details of Directors/Partners with PAN & Aadhaar
- Brief description of business and innovation
- Website URL (if available)
- Patent/Trademark details (if any)
Our Process
Org DSC Verification
Confirm Org DSC is active (obtained during Founding Services). This is mandatory for portal submission.
Eligibility Check
We verify your startup meets all DPIIT criteria — incorporation date, turnover, innovation description.
Documentation & Business Description
We prepare a compelling innovation/business description that meets DPIIT's evaluation criteria.
Application Filing on Startup India Portal
Submit signed application on Startup India portal using Org DSC.
DPIIT Certificate & Udyam Registration
Receive DPIIT recognition certificate. We also assist with Udyam (MSME) registration on the Udyam portal for additional government benefits.
Also Covered: Udyam (MSME) Certificate
Alongside DPIIT, FoundingLegals registers your startup on the Udyam portal as a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME). This unlocks priority sector lending, government tender preferences, and subsidy access under various central and state schemes.