The tax and procurement benefits DPIIT recognition actually unlocks.

By Kanoons Editorial Team · 4 min read · Last verified 2026-07-26

DPIIT recognition under Startup India makes a company eligible for a three-year income tax holiday under section 80-IAC, angel tax exemption on share premium under section 56, and easier access to government tenders.

Eligibility requires the entity to be under 10 years old, with turnover below ₹100 crore in any financial year, and working on innovation of products, processes or services.