🚀 Startup / STPI Registration in India – Online Process with RightTax Pro Advisors
End-to-end Startup India & STPI registration: application, documentation, government recognition, compliance. Vijayawada, Hyderabad & PAN India.
✅ Why Register under Startup India / STPI?
- Startup India Recognition Benefits:
- 3-year income tax holiday (under section 80-IAC)
- Easy patent & IPR filings with fee reductions
- Access to funding, angel investors, and venture capitalists
- Faster exit process under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code
- Recognition from DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
- STPI Registration Benefits (for IT/ITES/Export units):
- 100% income tax exemption under Section 10A/10B (subject to timelines)
- Duty-free import of hardware, software, and equipment
- Single-window clearance for software exporters
- Global credibility for IT/Tech businesses
📂 Documents Required for Startup / STPI Registration
For Startup India Registration:
- Incorporation certificate of company/LLP/partnership
- PAN card of entity
- Brief business plan / pitch deck
- Details of directors/partners
- Proof of business address
For STPI Registration:
- Incorporation Certificate & MoA/AoA
- PAN card of company
- Import Export Code (IEC)
- List of hardware/software to be imported/exported
- Project report & business plan
- Details of foreign clients/contracts
📝 Step-by-Step Registration Process
🔹 Startup India Recognition
- Incorporate entity (Pvt Ltd / LLP / Partnership)
- Register on Startup India Portal
- Upload documents & pitch deck
- DPIIT reviews & approves application
- Receive Startup India Recognition Certificate
🔹 STPI Registration (for IT/ITES companies)
- Prepare project report & application
- Submit documents to STPI jurisdictional directorate
- Obtain approval & Letter of Permission (LoP)
- Execute Legal Undertaking (LU)
- Commence operations under STPI scheme
⏳ Timeline: 2–4 weeks (depending on application & approvals)
📌 Post-Registration Compliances
- File annual returns with DPIIT/STPI
- Maintain proper books of accounts
- File GST returns & income tax returns
- Report exports & imports in case of STPI units
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, IP protection, and FDI rules
💰 Cost of Startup / STPI Registration
The cost depends on entity type, state stamp duty, and nature of business. At RightTax Pro Advisors, we provide affordable all-inclusive packages, covering:
- Application filing
- Documentation drafting
- Recognition/approval from DPIIT or STPI
- Post-registration compliance support
🚀 Why Choose RightTax Pro Advisors?
❓ FAQs – Startup India & STPI Registration
Q1. What is Startup India Registration?
It is a government recognition program for startups under DPIIT that provides tax benefits, easier funding access, and IPR incentives.
Q2. Who is eligible for Startup India Recognition?
Must be a Pvt Ltd, LLP, or Partnership Firm
Entity must be less than 10 years old
Annual turnover must not exceed ₹100 Cr
Business must be working on innovation, development, or improvement of products/services
Entity must be less than 10 years old
Annual turnover must not exceed ₹100 Cr
Business must be working on innovation, development, or improvement of products/services
Q3. What are the tax benefits of Startup India Registration?
Recognized startups get a 3-year tax holiday on profits under section 80-IAC.
Q4. How long does Startup India Registration take?
Usually 2–3 weeks, depending on DPIIT approval.
Q5. Is there a government fee for Startup India Registration?
No, the registration is free. Only professional charges for document preparation apply.
Q6. Can proprietorship firms apply for Startup India Recognition?
No. Only Pvt Ltd Companies, LLPs, and Partnership firms are eligible.
Q7. Do I need a patent to apply for Startup India Recognition?
No. But having patents strengthens your application.
Q8. Can foreign-owned companies apply?
Yes, if they are incorporated in India and meet eligibility criteria.
Q9. What is STPI Registration?
STPI (Software Technology Parks of India) registration is for IT/ITES companies exporting software/services, enabling them to enjoy tax exemptions & duty-free imports.
Q10. Who should apply for STPI Registration?
IT/ITES exporters, BPOs, software developers, and tech companies planning to serve foreign clients.
Q11. What benefits do STPI-registered companies get?
100% income tax exemption (Section 10A/10B)
Duty-free import of hardware/software
Single-window clearances for exports
Duty-free import of hardware/software
Single-window clearances for exports
Q12. Is STPI Registration mandatory for IT exporters?
No, it’s optional but beneficial for tax benefits and credibility.
Q13. How long is STPI Registration valid?
It remains valid as long as the company complies with STPI regulations.
Q14. Can startups under Startup India also apply for STPI?
Yes ✅. If they are in IT/ITES and export services, they can apply for both.
Q15. What documents are needed for STPI Registration?
IEC (Import Export Code)
MoA & AoA
PAN
Project report & client contracts
List of imports/exports
MoA & AoA
PAN
Project report & client contracts
List of imports/exports
Q16. Do Startup India recognized companies have to file annual returns?
Yes. They must file income tax returns and comply with ROC requirements.
Q17. Do STPI units need GST registration?
Yes, if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakhs (₹20 lakhs for services).
Q18. Do I need a CA/CS to apply for Startup or STPI Registration?
Yes, professional certification is required. RightTax Pro Advisors handles this end-to-end.
Q19. Can Startup India Recognition be revoked?
Yes, if false documents are submitted or eligibility criteria are violated.
Q20. Is Startup India Registration permanent?
Recognition is valid for 10 years from incorporation of the entity.
Q21. Can I apply for Startup India Recognition if I already run a Pvt Ltd Company?
Yes ✅, provided your company meets eligibility criteria.
Q22. Can I register my IT startup under both Startup India & STPI?
Yes, many IT/ITES companies go for both registrations for maximum benefits.
Q23. How do I raise funding after Startup India Recognition?
Recognition boosts investor confidence. You can approach angel investors, venture capitalists, or apply for government funds of funds.
Q24. Can RightTax Pro Advisors help with Startup India & STPI compliance after registration?
Yes ✅. We provide annual filing, ROC compliance, tax filings, GST, and advisory support PAN India.
Q25. What is the cost of maintaining compliance under STPI?
Depends on size & operations, but typically ₹20,000–₹50,000 annually including professional assistance.
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