Startups DPIIT Registration

Startup Recognition:

Under the Startup India Action Plan, startups that meet the definition as prescribed under G.S.R. notification 127 (E) are eligible to apply for recognition under the program. The Startups have to provide support documents, at the time of application.

Recognition Authority

DPIIT ( Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) ( earlier DIPP) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the approval authority of Startup recognition.

Eligibility for Startup (DIPP) Recognition

1). A Private Limited Company
2). Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
3). One Person Private Limited Company
4). Registered Partnership firm ( registered with Registrar of Firm)

Provided Turnover not exceeding Rs 100 cr. in any financial year and running business model is innovative, improvement and scope for employment generation.

Who is not Eligible

1). Proprietorship Firm
2). Unregistered Partnership Firm
3). Limited Company
4). Any Non Profit organisation viz. NGO, Association etc.
5). Any other Organisation whose nature of formation is not covered under eligibility as cited above.
6).Again a Subsidiary/Holding company is not eligible for Startup filing.

Corporate Mitra provides support to get Startups DPIIT registration and licenses all over India.

Documents Required for Startup INDIA Recognition Application Filing:

- Certificate of Incorporation and PAN Card copy of the Entity
- One Communication Email ID and Mobile No. ( Losing ID and PW is already registered with Startup India)
- No. of Partners/Directors ( as on today) with their Full Name, Mobile No. Email ID, Full Address.
- Any one Directors Aadhaar Card ( for Authorised Signatory)
- Complete Business details with Product/service features, USP, etc
- Website or Mobile App, Pitch Deck or Patent
- GST Registration Certificate (if available)

Time taken

- Approx 7-8 working days to get the status. Sometimes it may take additional 4 to 5 working days in case of any query raised by the department.

Validity of the Recognition Certificate

- 10 years from the date of incorporation/Registration of the entity till turnover does not exceed Rs 100 crores.