What is Startup India Registration?

“Startup India” is a flagship scheme launched by the Government of India in January 2016, with a sole purpose of building a strong ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India.

Through this initiative, the Government empowers startup ventures to boost economic growth and employment across India, thereby transforming India into a country of job creators than job seekers.

Under this scheme, the government has rolled out several programs with the objective of supporting entrepreneurs in India. These programs are managed by a dedicated Startup India team, which reports to the Department for Industrial Policy and Promotion (DPIIT).

Wat A V International, we offer registration under Startup India Scheme and obtain Startup India Recognition Certificate.

Eligibility for Startup India Registration:

An entity must be registered as a

  • Private Limited Company
  • Limited Liability Partnership
  • Registered Partnership Firm
  • A Startup must be involved in the activities towards innovation or improvement in existing products or services or processes and must be capable of generating employment or wealth creation
  • Up to 10 years from the date of incorporation it can be considered as a startup
  • Turnover should be less than Rs. 100 crore in any of the Previous year

Benefits of GST Registration in India:

Self-certification of compliances

Under the Startup India Scheme, startup companies can self-certify their compliances under few labour and environment laws as notified by the government. This has been done with a primary objective to ensure business efficiency, effectiveness and to keep their focus on the core business with relatively low cost on compliances.

Intellectual Property Rights Benefits

Startup India Scheme provides new startup with a few intellectual property benefits like fast tracked patent application, reimbursement of patent application charges, reimbursement of trademark application charges, and reimbursement of cost of facilitation, etc.

Tax Exemption

Many tax exemptions benefits are offered by the government to the new startups recognised by the DPIIT including 100% exemption of income tax under Section 80-IAC, exemption under the Section 56 (2) (viib) of the Income Tax Act, 1961

Relaxation in Public Procurement Norms

Normally, government asks for a prior experience from an applicant who applies for a tender floated by the government. These requirements are relaxed by the government for new startup registered under Startup India Scheme.

Fast Track Exit Option/ Winding-up

The Startups registered under Startup India Scheme are granted permission which enables them to wind up their operations within a period of 90 days. An insolvency professional shall be appointed for the Startup, who shall be in charge of the company for liquidating its assets and paying its creditors after filing the application pertaining to the same.

Access to government market place

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is the web-based portal and one of the prominent market-place for Government Departments to procure products and services. DPIIT Recognized Startups are permitted to use such a platform to sell their offerings to government-based entities.

Fund of Funds for Startups

The startup can raise funds and capital through the fund of funds initiative by Startup India. The Indian Government has allocated INR 10,000 Cr. For the development of Startups in India. The management of such funds is done by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and its jobs to render equity funding support for the innovation-driven enterprises. SIDBI shall provide funds to Startups approved by Implementing Agencies.

Documents Required for Startup India Registration:

PAN Card

PAN Card of the company

Incorporation Certificate

Certificate of Incorporation from MCA/Registration Certificate from ROF

Constitutional Documents

MOA & AOA in case of company and Partnership deed in case of LLP or Partnership Firm

List of Directors, Partners and Members

List of Directors or Designated partners or members along with their photographs and contact details

Digital Presence

URL of website & Mobile App of an entity (if any) and Social Profile’s (LinkedIn and/or twitter) of Directors, DP’s and members.

Funding History

If the entity has received any funds then the details related to the amount of investment and investor.

IPR Registration

If the entity has applied or registered any IPR then the Information related to such application or registration.

Awards and Certificates

Information relating to any Awards/Certificate/ Recognition received by the entity.

Annual Statements and ITR

To claim deduction under section 80-IAC, Form-1 needs to be filed along with Annual Accounts of the Startup for last three financial years (if applicable) and Copies of Income Tax Return for last three financial years (if applicable).

Startup India Registration Process:

Day 1:

  • Creation of Login Credentials for the entity

Day 2-4:

  • Review and verification of documents & information provided
  • Drafting of application with required information

Day 5-7:

  • Filing of an online application using the credentials

Day 7-9:

  • Government Processing Time
Frequently Asked Questions

All you need to know before applying for Startup Registration:

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