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We handle the complete process for your Startup India right here in Chennai Office. Get certified quickly and legally with our expert local team.
Professional Fee: ₹2,299 | Govt Fee: ₹0 | Total: ₹2,299 (incl. govt fees)
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Unlock unparalleled government benefits, tax exemptions, and fast-tracked intellectual property protection with our DPIIT Startup India Recognition services. The Startup India initiative is designed to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation. We craft compelling application pitches that clearly demonstrate your startup's innovative edge and scalability, ensuring guaranteed recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
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Professional Fee: ₹2,299 onwards | Govt Fee: ₹0 | Total: ₹2,299 (incl. govt fees)
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The starting fee of ₹2,299 covers specialist consultation, document preparation, the government filing fee, and tracking until you receive the final certificate. Additional government fees may apply for objections, renewals, or expedited processing.
Turnaround depends on the specifics of your case. Once I-Pro Solutions scopes your requirements, I-Pro Solutions will give you a realistic timeline with milestones.
Most filings require identity proof (PAN/Aadhaar/passport), address proof, business registration documents, and (for IP filings) examples of use. An I-Pro Solutions specialist will send a tailored checklist within 24 hours of starting.
If a filing is rejected due to an error by I-Pro Solutions, I-Pro Solutions will refile at no extra cost and refund the service fee. If the rejection is due to information you provided, I-Pro Solutions will work with you to fix and refile at a discounted fee.
No, Sole Proprietorships are strictly excluded from the Startup India scheme.,Only Private Limited Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and Registered Partnership Firms are eligible to apply.,If you are a proprietor, you must first convert your business into an OPC, Pvt Ltd, or LLP before applying.
DPIIT Recognition is the primary certificate that proves you are a startup. It unlocks benefits like patent fee rebates, GeM access, and Angel Tax exemptions. The approval rate is relatively high.,The 80-IAC Tax Holiday is a secondary, much harder exemption that gives you 3 years of zero income tax. To get this, you must first be DPIIT recognized, and then apply to the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB). Only highly innovative startups with proven traction get approved by the IMB.
Angel Tax (under Section 56(2)(viib)) is a tax levied when a privately held company issues shares to investors at a price higher than its 'Fair Market Value'. The government taxes the excess amount at over 30%, treating it as income.,By getting DPIIT recognition and filing a specific declaration, recognized startups are granted a blanket exemption from Angel Tax, allowing them to raise funds at high valuations without losing capital to taxation.
While not strictly mandatory in the law, having a working website, a mobile app, or a detailed video pitch is highly recommended.,The DPIIT evaluators need to see proof that your business actually exists and is innovative. A mere idea on a piece of paper often faces rejection. A website acts as the fastest proof of concept.
A startup enjoys its recognized status for a period of 10 years from the date of its incorporation/registration.,However, this status automatically expires early if the startup's annual turnover exceeds ₹100 Crores in any financial year.
Generally, no. The scheme is specifically designed for businesses working on innovation, development, or improvement of products/services.,Pure trading businesses, standard retail stores, or generic consulting firms that do not demonstrate high technological scalability or high employment generation potential are routinely rejected.
Once you have your DPIIT certificate, you provide it to your patent agent or trademark attorney.,When filing intellectual property applications with the government registry, the government fees are slashed by 80% for patents and 50% for trademarks. Furthermore, patent applications are moved to a 'fast-track' lane for quicker examination.
No, they are completely different schemes.,MSME Registration (Udyam) is for any micro, small, or medium enterprise (including traditional manufacturing and trading). It provides basic loan subsidies and delayed payment protection.,Startup India Recognition is specifically for highly innovative, early-stage, scalable corporate entities and provides massive tax holidays and VC funding protections.
If rejected, the DPIIT provides specific reasons (e.g., 'lack of innovation' or 'unclear revenue model').,You have the right to appeal or submit a fresh application after rectifying the issues, enhancing your pitch deck, and better explaining the technological edge of your product.
No, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry does not charge any official government fee for applying for DPIIT Recognition.,You only pay I-Pro Solutions professional consultancy fees for formulating the pitch, navigating the complex portals, and handling the extensive paperwork and query resolutions.
Recognized startups are allowed to self-certify their compliance with 9 labor laws and 3 environmental laws.,For the first 5 years from incorporation, these startups will not face routine inspections from labor officers unless a credible, verifiable complaint is filed in writing against them.
A foreign entity itself cannot apply. However, if a foreign company incorporates a subsidiary as a Private Limited Company in India, that Indian subsidiary can apply for Startup India recognition, provided it meets the innovation and turnover criteria.
First, get DPIIT recognition. Second, apply to the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB).,If approved by the IMB, you can choose any 3 consecutive financial years out of your first 10 years to claim a 100% deduction of profits under Section 80-IAC. Most startups use this when they finally hit large-scale profitability around year 5 or 6.
Yes, strict restrictions apply under Section 56(2)(viib).,A startup claiming this exemption cannot invest in specified assets like residential houses (other than for business), loans/advances (unless lending is the main business), capital contributions to other entities, shares, or jewelry for a period of 7 years from the end of the latest financial year in which shares are issued at a premium.
Government tenders usually require bidders to have massive past turnover and years of experience. Recognized startups are specifically exempted from these 'Prior Turnover' and 'Prior Experience' criteria.,This allows young, innovative companies to bid on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) on equal footing with established corporate giants, provided they meet technical quality standards.