Documents Required for Startup India

In India, the eligibility criteria for availing benefits under the Startup India initiative include:

1. Entity Type: The startup should be registered as a private limited company, a partnership firm, or a limited liability partnership (LLP) under the Companies Act, 2013, or the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008.
2. Date of Incorporation: The startup should have been incorporated or registered within the last ten years from the date of application. For biotechnology startups, this period is extended to 15 years.

• Turnover Limit: The startup’s turnover in any of the previous financial years should not exceed ₹100 crore.
• Innovation and Scalability: The startup should be working towards innovation, development, deployment, or commercialization of new products, processes, or services driven by technology or intellectual property.
• Certification: The startup should obtain a Certificate of Recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to avail benefits under the Startup India initiative.