Overview
What is Startup India Registration?
Startup India Registration in Maddilapalem — in brief
Startup India Registration (DPIIT Recognition) is a government certification for innovative startups under the Startup India programme launched in 2016. DPIIT-recognised startups enjoy income tax exemption on profits for 3 consecutive years under Section 80-IAC, angel tax exemption on funding under Section 56(2)(viib), and access to government tenders without prior turnover criteria. Eligible entities are Pvt Ltd companies, LLPs or registered partnerships less than 10 years old with turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any year. For clients in Maddilapalem, Visakhapatnam, Lorven Tax handles every step online with CA review and status updates.
Reviewed by the Lorven Tax CA team · Last updated 31 Oct 2026
- Service category
- Business Incorporations
- Typical timeline
- 7–15 business days for DPIIT recognition; 80-IAC tax exemption requires separate IMB application
- Government fee
- No fee for DPIIT recognition on Startup India portal; professional fees apply
- Professional fee
- Fixed quote after a scoping call
- Process
- 100% online, CA-reviewed
- Coverage
- Maddilapalem (Maddilapalem, Visakhapatnam)
When this becomes important
- Before funding, a loan, a tender, an audit or major vendor onboarding
- When ownership, address, business activity or filing status changes
- After a notice, mismatch, portal query or department communication
What we verify before filing
- Legal name, PAN, address and authorised signatory consistency
- Thresholds, category rules, due dates and late-fee exposure
- Supporting documents, portal access and compliance history
- Registrar of Companies
- Registrar of Companies, Vijayawada (jurisdiction: whole of Andhra Pradesh since 29 Oct 2018)
Benefits
Why get Startup India Registration?
Income tax exemption on profits for 3 years under Section 80-IAC
Angel tax exemption on startup funding under Section 56(2)(viib)
Access to ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds via SIDBI
Fast-track patent processing with 80% fee rebate
Self-certification under 9 labour and 3 environmental laws
Priority in government procurement without prior experience or turnover criteria
Eligibility
Who can apply?
- 1Pvt Ltd company, LLP or registered partnership
- 2Incorporated/registered in India for less than 10 years
- 3Annual turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any financial year
- 4Working towards innovation, development or improvement of products/services or scalable business model with high employment potential
- 5Not formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business
What's included in our service
- Eligibility check and structure advisory
- Document checklist and application preparation
- Government portal filing and professional follow-up
- Post-approval compliance guidance
Checklist
Documents required
Exact documents vary by case — your CA shares a precise checklist after the first review call.
Process
How startup india registration works
- 1
Share your documents
Send KYC, business details and the required documents. We review eligibility and flag gaps before filing.
- 2
Preparation & CA review
Our team prepares the application, declarations and supporting records in the format the portal or authority requires.
- 3
Filing & follow-up
We file and track the ARN, SRN or acknowledgement, and respond to any objection, clarification or department query.
- 4
Certificate & compliance guide
You receive the certificate, acknowledgement or report, plus a checklist for renewals and recurring compliance.
Fees & timeline
Cost and time to expect
Confirmed in writing before work starts
No fee for DPIIT recognition on Startup India portal; professional fees apply
Subject to portal processing
What you receive
Startup India Registration completed with clean records, documented filings and a practical compliance calendar.
FAQs
Startup India Registration: frequently asked questions
Registrar of Companies: Registrar of Companies, Vijayawada (jurisdiction: whole of Andhra Pradesh since 29 Oct 2018). Lorven Tax handles these state-specific steps for clients in Maddilapalem, Visakhapatnam.
You get a fixed written quote for the professional fee before work starts; government fees are charged at actuals. Call or WhatsApp +91 94921 37975 for the exact fee for your case.
DPIIT recognition (also called Startup India registration) is the official government certification. It is issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and unlocks tax benefits, fast-track IPR, labour law self-certification and government tender access. The two terms refer to the same certification.
Yes. The eligibility window is 10 years from the date of incorporation (extended from 7 years in 2022). Biotech startups have a 10-year window. Turnover must not exceed ₹100 crore in any year.
DPIIT recognition alone does not grant the Section 80-IAC tax exemption. The startup must separately apply to the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) for approval. We handle both the DPIIT recognition and the IMB application process.
Yes. DPIIT-recognised startups are exempt from Section 56(2)(viib) — the angel tax provision — when they receive funding from a recognised investor or at a valuation that meets CBDT criteria. We advise on compliance conditions to maintain this exemption.
DPIIT recognition is valid until the startup no longer qualifies (i.e., crosses the 10-year age or ₹100 crore turnover threshold). There is no annual renewal required, but the startup must continue to meet eligibility criteria.
Yes. LLPs are eligible for DPIIT recognition under the Startup India programme. However, certain benefits such as Section 80-IAC tax exemption are available only to Pvt Ltd companies under the current IMB approval framework. We advise on the right entity structure before registration.