How to get Startup registration Certificate in India?

Learn the step-by-step process to obtain a startup registration certificate in India. Discover the eligibility criteria, required documents, and official registration procedures to avail the benefits and incentives offered under various startup schemes. Start your entrepreneurial journey with confidence and navigate the registration process effectively.

Eligibility criteria for getting startup registration certificate in India: 

To be eligible for startup registration in India, the following criteria generally apply:

Entity type: 

The startup should be registered as a Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), or a Partnership firm.

Age of the startup:

The startup should be incorporated within the last 10 years from the date of application.

Turnover limit: 

The annual turnover of the startup should not exceed INR 100 crores in any of the previous financial years.

Innovation: 

The startup should have a scalable business model or a high potential for employment generation or wealth creation through the deployment of innovative technology or intellectual property.

Mandatory requirements for getting Startup Registration certificate in India: 

Below documents typically required for obtaining a startup registration certificate in India include:

KYC Documents of Stratup

Some of the basic KYC documents required for getting startup registration in India are MOA & AOA, PAN Card, Certificate of Incorporation, KYC of Directors or designated partners. 

Business Plan of Startup: 

A comprehensive business plan that outlines the nature of the business, market analysis, growth strategy, financial projections, and other relevant details.

Pitch Deck of Startup: 

A elaborate pitch deck of the proposed startup is also required for getting the startup registration in India. You need to prepare a professional pitch deck for your startup. This pitch deck is required to be submitted at the time of filing for start up registration in India. 

An active Website of Startup: 

Before applying for the startup registration in India, you neeed to have a working website of your startup. In your website, the details of your business plan, your product or service details, your founders and team members should be mentioned. The privacy policy &  terms and conditions pages should also be there in your website.

Download questionnaire for getting Startup Registration certificate in India: 

At the time of applying for startup registration in India, you need to answer certain questions on the registration portal. These questions are quite important in getting the startup registration in India. You should write detailed answers to these questions preferably more than 500 words to describe your product or services, your business plan, your revenue model and the uniqueness of the solution.

To download the word document of this questionnaire – Click Here 

 

Download format for authority letter for getting startup registration in India: 

The authority letter in the below format is required to be submitted at the time of making the application for registration as startup in india.

To download the word document of this authority letter for startup registration in india – Click Here 

FAQs

Who issues the startup registration certificate in India?

Department of Promotion of Industry and International Trade (DPIT) of Government of India issues the startup registration certificate in India.

What is the cost of getting startup registration certificate in India?

Government of India does not charge any fees for issuing startup registration certificate. If you are taking professional help then you may incur the professional fees. 

What is the official website for getting startup registration certificate in India?

The official website for getting the startup registration certificate in india is www.startupindia.gov.in.

Author: Amit Mundhra CA
Amit Mundhra FCA is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India. He is senior partner in Karnani & Co., Chartered Accountants. He is having 20+ years of experience in Income Tax, GST, VAT, Accounting, Audit and Assurance field.
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