What are the benefits of DPIIT recognition for my startup?

Name: Vijay R Singh & Co.
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CA Vijay R Singh, FCA
Chartered Accountant · ICAI M.No. 153926 · FRN 136869W

Short answerDPIIT recognition unlocks the startup-specific benefits: eligibility to apply for the 80-IAC three-year tax holiday, angel-tax relief on share premium, self-certification under several labour and environment laws, faster IP/patent processing, and easier access to government tenders and the Startup India network.

The main benefits

Eligibility to apply for the 80-IAC tax holiday
Angel-tax relief on share premium
Self-certification under labour and environment laws
Faster patent and trademark processing, and tender access

What it doesn't do automatically

Recognition by itself is not a tax exemption — the 80-IAC holiday needs a separate approval from the Inter-Ministerial Board. See whether recognition gives tax exemption.

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This answer is general information for NRIs, not tax advice. Tax rates, thresholds and forms change with each Finance Act — please confirm the current position for your own facts, or speak to us, before acting.