How to Get DPIIT Startup Recognition & 80-IAC Tax Exemption | Complete Guide by CA Rasmeena

Описание: In this detailed session, CA Rasmeena A. Esaf explains the complete process of DPIIT Startup Registration and Section 80-IAC Income Tax Exemption for startups in India.

This presentation is a comprehensive step-by-step guide for startup founders and entrepreneurs who want to avail government recognition, tax benefits, and ecosystem support under the Startup India initiative.

📌 Session Title:

DPIIT Startup Registration & Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to DPIIT Startup Recognition, Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption, and beneficial startup support entities in India.

🔍 Topics Covered in This Session

🔹 Part A — DPIIT Startup Registration (Step-by-Step)

What is DPIIT Startup Recognition?

Eligibility criteria:
Private Limited / LLP / Partnership
Incorporated within last 10 years
Turnover up to ₹100 crore
Innovation or scalable business model

Documents required:
Certificate of Incorporation / LLP Agreement
PAN of entity
Innovation & scalability write-up
Director/Partner details
Pitch deck / website (optional)
Complete Startup India portal registration process
DPIIT certificate issuance timeline (2–7 working days)

🔹 Benefits of DPIIT Recognition

Eligibility for Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption
Angel Tax exemption (Section 56(2)(viib)) — abolished from FY 2025–26
Self-certification under labour & environmental laws
Government tenders without prior experience
Faster patent & trademark filings with rebates
Access to Startup India & State Startup benefits

🔹 Part B — Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption (Step-by-Step)

What is Section 80-IAC?
100% income tax exemption on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of first 10 years

Eligibility conditions:
DPIIT recognition
Incorporated on or after 1 April 2016
Turnover ≤ ₹100 crore
Innovation-driven business
Audited accounts
Documents required
Application process on Startup India portal
Approval workflow (DPIIT → CBDT)
Typical timeline: 4–8 weeks
Post-approval compliance & return filing

🔹 Part C — Startup Support & Networking Ecosystem

Top organisations that help accelerate startup growth:
World Trade Center (WTC) Mumbai
Startup India (Government of India)
Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)
TiE Mumbai
NASSCOM 10,000 Startups
CII Startup Council
BNI & Business Networking Groups
IIT Bombay SINE, NSRCEL IIM Bangalore, T-Hub, AIC Incubators

🔹 Part D — Practical CA Advice

Always complete DPIIT first, then apply for 80-IAC
Prepare a strong innovation write-up (most rejections happen here)
Select tax exemption years strategically
Maintain clean books & audit trail
Avoid valuation mistakes to prevent angel tax issues

👩‍🏫 About the Speaker

CA Rasmeena A. Esaf
Co-Founder & Managing Partner – K P E J & CO LLP
Branch Head – Startups Saarthi, Mumbai
MSME & Startup Consultant

She advises startups and MSMEs on DPIIT recognition, tax exemptions, funding readiness, compliance, and growth strategy.