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A Complete Guide to Startup India Registration (DPIIT) and Tax Exemptions

A deep dive into Startup India registration. Learn about the 80-IAC tax exemption and how to save tax for the first 3 years of your business.

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Accessing the Billion Dollar Startup Ecosystem

The Startup India scheme by the DPIIT is designed to cultivate innovation. To be eligible, your entity must be less than 10 years old, have a turnover under ₹100 Crores, and be working towards innovation or improvement of existing products.

The 3-Year Income Tax Holiday

Once you get the DPIIT recognition, you can apply for the Section 80-IAC exemption, which gives you 100% tax exemption on your profits for 3 consecutive years out of the first 10 years!

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