Is my company eligible for Startup India recognition?

Short answerYou qualify if your entity is a Private Limited company, LLP or registered partnership; is under 10 years old from incorporation; has annual turnover under ₹100 crore in every year since incorporation; is working on innovation or a scalable model with potential for jobs or wealth creation; and was not formed by splitting up or rebuilding an existing business.

The criteria

  • Entity: Pvt Ltd, LLP or registered partnership
  • Age: within 10 years of incorporation
  • Turnover: under ₹100 crore in every year since incorporation
  • Nature: innovative product/service/process or a scalable, high-potential model

Common disqualifier

An entity formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business is not eligible. Confirm the current thresholds, which can change by notification.

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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.

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