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Startup India — recognition, tax holiday, Rs 50L seed grant (2026)

Free DPIIT recognition + 3-year tax holiday + Rs 20L convertible debt + Rs 50L grants for early-stage startups. * Indian entity (Pvt Ltd / LLP / Partnership) *.

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 +====== Startup India — recognition, tax holiday, Rs 50L seed grant (2026) ======
 +
 +{{:social:auto:yojana-startup-india.png?direct&1200 |Startup India — recognition, tax holiday, Rs 50L seed grant (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
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 +<WRAP info>
 +**DPIIT recognition + 3-year tax holiday + Rs 50 lakh in seed grants + IPR fast-track + %%GeM%% access + IPO simplifications.**
 +
 +**Launched:** 2016  ·  **Issued by:** Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Who is eligible =====
 +  * Indian entity (Pvt Ltd / LLP / Partnership)
 +  * Founded < 10 years ago
 +  * Annual turnover < Rs 100 crore
 +  * Original innovation in product / service / process / business model
 +  * Not formed by splitting existing business
 +
 +===== What you get =====
 +Recognition (DPIIT certificate); 3-year income tax holiday under Section 80IAC; angel-tax exemption; Rs 20L convertible debt + Rs 50L grant via Startup India Seed Fund Scheme; faster patent processing (50% rebate); MSME tender preferences via %%GeM%%; ESOP tax deferral.
 +
 +===== How to apply (step-by-step) =====
 +  - **Apply for DPIIT recognition** — startupindia.gov.in → online application.
 +  - **Submit incorporation cert + brief description** — Innovation + scalability statement.
 +  - **Recognition issued in 30 days** — DPIIT cert downloadable.
 +  - **Apply for Section 80IAC tax holiday** — Within 12 months of recognition; CBDT approves.
 +  - **Apply for seed fund grant** — Through DPIIT-empanelled incubator (50+ across India).
 +  - **Use IPR fast-track** — 50% rebate on patent fees; expedited examination.
 +
 +===== Documents needed =====
 +  * Incorporation certificate
 +  * PAN
 +  * Innovation description
 +  * Founder Aadhaar
 +
 +===== Timeline =====
 +Recognition: 30 days. Tax holiday: 90 days post-recognition. Seed fund: 6-12 months.
 +
 +===== Portal + helpline =====
 +  * **Official portal:** [[https://startupindia.gov.in|startupindia.gov.in]]
 +  * **Helpline:** Startup India: 1800-115-565
 +
 +===== Common issues =====
 +  * Recognition denied — innovation criteria not met; refine pitch.
 +  * Tax holiday denied — CBDT scrutinizes; need genuine innovation.
 +  * Seed fund competition tough — 50K+ applicants for limited grants.
 +  * Incubator empanelment varies — research before applying.
 +
 +===== Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI =====
 +
 +Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
 +
 +<code>
 +1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
 +2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
 +3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
 +4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
 +5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
 +</code>
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +**More schemes for you:** [[:audience:msme-entrepreneurs|All msme entrepreneurs schemes]]
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +==== How do I prove innovation? ====
 +Original product + technology + business model. Patents help. CBDT scrutinizes.
 +
 +==== Tax holiday claim? ====
 +Apply via Form 1B within 12 months of recognition. CBDT approves once for 3 of first 7 years.
 +
 +==== Seed fund vs grant? ====
 +Convertible debt up to Rs 20L + grant up to Rs 50L; via incubators.
 +
 +==== Recognition stuck > 30 days? ====
 +File RTI to DPIIT.
 +
 +===== Summary + next step =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**Bottom line:** DPIIT recognition + 3-year tax holiday + Rs 50 lakh in seed grants + IPR fast-track + %%GeM%% access + IPO simplifications. Apply at **startupindia.gov.in**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
 +
 +  * **Apply now:** [[https://startupindia.gov.in|startupindia.gov.in]]
 +  * **If delayed — RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
 +  * **Browse all 150 yojanas:** [[:yojana:start|Sarkari Yojana index]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:yojana:start|All 150 Sarkari Yojanas]]
 +  * [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
 +  * [[:documents:start|30 documents-required checklists]]
 +  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
 +  * [[:rejection-recovery:start|16 rejection-recovery guides]]
 +  * [[:audience:start|10 audience-hub schemes]]
 +  * [[:helplines:start|32 helplines + grievance routes]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  * Official portal: startupindia.gov.in
 +  * Issued by: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
 +  * Launched: 2016
 +  * Citizen feedback via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|%%AwaazRTI%%]] (composite, identifying details removed)
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>yojana sarkari-yojana startup-india}}