Question
What is DPIIT Startup India recognition and the 80-IAC tax holiday?
Answer
Bottom line: DPIIT recognition gives startups official status and benefits, while Section 80-IAC offers a 3-year tax holiday.
1. Recognition
For an entity up to 10 years old with turnover under ₹200 crore that is innovative and scalable; apply on the National Single Window System.
2. 80-IAC
A 100% profit deduction for any 3 consecutive years out of the first 10, but only for startups with turnover under ₹100 crore and a separate Inter-Ministerial Board certificate.
3. Note
Recognition alone does not grant the tax holiday.
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