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DPIIT & Udyam Certifications

Get officially recognised as a startup under Startup India and as an MSME under Udyam — unlocking tax benefits, government schemes, and investor credibility. Org DSC required.

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

1

Org DSC Verification

Confirm Org DSC is active (obtained during Founding Services). This is mandatory for portal submission.

2

Eligibility Check

We verify your startup meets all DPIIT criteria — incorporation date, turnover, innovation description.

3

Documentation & Business Description

We prepare a compelling innovation/business description that meets DPIIT's evaluation criteria.

4

Application Filing on Startup India Portal

Submit signed application on Startup India portal using Org DSC.

5

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.

Certification Services

Included in PlanDPIIT and Udyam covered under your FoundingLegals plan. Org DSC must be active.
  • ✓ Org DSC Verification
  • ✓ Eligibility Assessment
  • ✓ Business Description Drafting
  • ✓ Startup India Portal Filing
  • ✓ DPIIT Certificate
  • ✓ Udyam Registration
  • ✓ Udyam Certificate
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Quick Information

Processing Time:2–3 Business Days
Validity:10 Years (DPIIT)
Government Fee:NIL
Tax Exemption:3 Years
Prerequisite:Org DSC Required