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.
Startup India Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Startup India Scheme 2026 — Tax Exemption + ₹10 Crore Funding | Fund of Funds |
| 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 |
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
Documents Required for Startup India Scheme
How to Apply for Startup India Scheme Online?
- 1startupindia.gov.in पर जाएं और 'Register' करें
- 2Entity type, incorporation date और business description भरें
- 3Innovation proof (website, pitch deck, product) upload करें
- 4DPIIT Recognition Certificate आमतौर पर 2-3 working days में मिलती है
- 5Recognition मिलने के बाद Income Tax Authority से 80-IAC exemption apply करें
- 6Patent fee rebate, government tenders और FFS funds के लिए portal से apply करें
Official Government Portal
Submit your application yourself on www.startupindia.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
🔗Apply on www.startupindia.gov.in