Startup India Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Startup India Scheme 2026 — Tax Exemption + ₹10 Crore Funding | Fund of Funds | startupindia.gov.in |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Benefit | 3-year income tax exemption + 80% patent fee rebate + FFS funding access + government procurement |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.startupindia.gov.in |
What is Startup India Scheme?
Startup India is Government of India's flagship initiative to build a strong startup ecosystem. Recognized startups get: 3-year income tax exemption (80-IAC), 80% rebate on patent fees, government procurement without prior experience requirement, self-certification under 9 labour laws, and access to Fund of Funds (FFS) of ₹10,000 crore. Register at startupindia.gov.in to get DPIIT recognition certificate.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 3-year income tax exemption + 80% patent fee rebate + FFS funding access + government procurement. The scheme was launched in 2016 and is implemented by the Government of India.
Startup India भारत सरकार की प्रमुख पहल है जो startups को: 3 साल income tax exemption (80-IAC), 80% patent fees rebate, सरकारी procurement में prior experience की जरूरत नहीं, 9 labour laws में self-certification, और ₹10,000 करोड़ Fund of Funds तक पहुंच देती है। startupindia.gov.in पर DPIIT recognition certificate के लिए register करें।
3 साल income tax छूट + 80% patent fee rebate + ₹10,000 crore fund access + सरकारी procurement preference
Benefits of Startup India Scheme
3-year income tax exemption + 80% patent fee rebate + FFS funding access + government procurement
Who is Eligible for Startup India Scheme?
- ✓Entity incorporated as Private Limited Company, LLP, or Registered Partnership Firm
- ✓Age of entity: Not more than 10 years from date of incorporation
- ✓Annual turnover: Less than ₹100 crore in any financial year
- ✓Working towards innovation, development, or improvement of products/processes/services
- ✓Not formed by splitting up or restructuring an existing business
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Documents Required for Startup India Scheme
How to Apply for Startup India Scheme Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://www.startupindia.gov.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on www.startupindia.gov.inFrequently Asked Questions — Startup India Scheme
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