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Government Startup Scheme Finder
Match your startup profile to the right grant, fund, or guarantee scheme across central and state programs. Every recommendation is grounded in the applicable startup policy or notification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DPIIT Startup India recognition and who is eligible?+
DPIIT recognition is granted to entities incorporated as private limited companies, LLPs, or registered partnership firms: ≤10 years old, turnover ≤ ₹100 Cr in any year, working towards innovation/scalable model. Benefits include angel tax exemption, 3-year income tax exemption (Section 80-IAC), and regulatory relaxations. Source: DPIIT Gazette Notification, Feb 19, 2019.
What is the 3-year income tax holiday for startups?+
Eligible startups can claim 100% income tax deduction for 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years after incorporation, under Section 80-IAC. Requires DPIIT recognition and IMB/DIPP certification. Net income must be from eligible business. Source: Section 80-IAC, Income Tax Act.
What is angel tax and how do startups get exempt?+
Angel tax (Section 56(2)(viib)) taxes the excess of share issuance price over FMV as income in the hands of the issuing company. DPIIT-recognised startups can apply for exemption from angel tax by filing Form 2 (self-declaration) subject to conditions (not investing in specified assets, etc.). Source: Section 56(2)(viib); DPIIT notification.
Can a startup get government grants under Startup India?+
Yes. DPIIT-recognised startups can access the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) managed by SIDBI (₹10,000 Cr corpus), State-level startup funds, and grants from sectoral ministries (MEITY, DST, etc.) without needing collateral. Source: SIDBI FFS scheme; Startup India Action Plan.
What is the self-certification for labour and environmental compliance?+
DPIIT-recognised startups can self-certify compliance with 9 labour laws and 3 environmental laws for 3–5 years from incorporation — no inspections during this period. Source: Startup India Notification, 2016; Ministry of Labour & Employment circular.