Overview
DPIIT recognition lapses
without you knowing.
DPIIT Startup India recognition unlocks significant benefits: Section 80-IAC income tax exemption for 3 consecutive years, ESOP tax deferral, fast-track IPR applications, and self-certification under labour and environmental laws. But recognition conditions must be continuously maintained, and many startups unknowingly lose eligibility.
Our audit verifies your DPIIT recognition status, checks compliance with recognition conditions including annual filing requirements, assesses your current eligibility for Section 80-IAC exemption, and identifies any actions needed to preserve or restore your recognition.
Why This Matters
Startups that lose DPIIT recognition mid-year lose their Section 80-IAC exemption for that entire year retroactively. The tax liability, interest, and potential penalty can be significant. Annual compliance filings on the Startup India portal are mandatory and often missed.
What We Audit
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Recognition Status Verification
Current DPIIT recognition certificate verified for validity, expiry, and any conditions attached.
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Annual Filing Compliance
All mandatory annual filings on Startup India portal verified for timely completion.
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Section 80-IAC Eligibility
Current eligibility for income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC assessed against all conditions.
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ESOP Compliance
ESOP scheme structure reviewed for DPIIT-aligned tax deferral eligibility.
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IPR Filings Status
Fast-track patent and trademark application status reviewed if applicable.
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Self-Certification Review
Labour law and environmental self-certification declarations reviewed for accuracy.
What You Receive
Recognition Status Report - Current DPIIT recognition status, validity, and all conditions documented.
Section 80-IAC Assessment - Year-by-year eligibility analysis for the 3-year exemption window with any gaps identified.
Annual Filing Status - All pending or missed portal filings listed with remediation steps.
ESOP Tax Benefit Analysis - ESOP structure assessed for DPIIT-aligned deferral eligibility.
Action Plan - Priority-ranked steps to preserve recognition and protect tax benefits.
30-Day Support - Queries on recognition renewal, portal filings, or exemption claims addressed.