Startup India Certificate

A Startup India Certificate is a document issued by the Government of India as part of the Startup India initiative, aimed at promoting and nurturing startups in the country. Here’s how you can obtain this certificate:

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a Startup India Certificate, a business must meet the following criteria:

1. Age of the Company: The entity should be a Private Limited Company, a Registered Partnership Firm, or a Limited Liability Partnership, and it should not be more than 10 years old.
2. Annual Turnover: The annual turnover of the entity should not exceed ₹100 crore in any of the previous financial years.
3. Innovative and Scalable: The entity should be working towards innovation, development, or improvement of products or processes, or it should be a scalable business model with a high potential for employment generation or wealth creation.
4. New Entity: The entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business.

Benefits of Startup India Certificate

• Tax Exemptions: Eligible startups can avail of tax exemptions under Section 80 IAC of the Income Tax Act.
• Easier Access to Funds: Startups can access funds through the Fund of Funds scheme managed by SIDBI.
• Government Tenders: TStartups can apply for government tenders that are specifically reserved for them.
• Networking Opportunities: Access to various networking opportunities through events, seminars, and workshops organized by the government.