Resource · Government schemes

The support you're entitled to — claimed.

There's real government support for Indian startups. Most founders just don't know how to claim it — or lose weeks trying. Here's what exists, who qualifies, and how we get it done for you.

[ verify all scheme names, eligibility and figures against dpiit / startupindia.gov.in before launch — policies change ]

Start here

It starts with DPIIT recognition.

Most benefits flow from one thing: being a DPIIT-recognised startup under the Startup India programme. It's the key that unlocks the tax exemptions, easier compliance, and scheme access below. We get you recognised — Stage I and II — then help you actually use it.

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Recognition unlocks
Income-tax exemption windows
Angel-tax relief on qualifying raises
Self-certified compliance
Access to funds & tenders below

What's out there

The benefits worth chasing.

A curated set — the ones that actually move the needle for early-stage founders, not a 100-scheme dump.

Tax

Income-tax exemption (80-IAC)

A tax holiday on profits for eligible recognised startups within their early years. [ confirm current window & conditions ]

Raise

Angel-tax relief

Exemption from tax on share premium for qualifying investments into recognised startups. [ confirm eligibility ]

Capital

Startup India Seed Fund

Early capital for proof-of-concept, prototype and market entry, routed through approved incubators. [ confirm amounts ]

Ease

Self-certified compliance

Simpler labour- and environment-law compliance and self-certification for recognised startups.

Public

Public procurement

Relaxed prior-experience and turnover norms so recognised startups can bid for government tenders.

State

Rajasthan & state schemes

State startup policies add their own grants, reimbursements and incentives on top. [ confirm current Rajasthan iStart benefits ]

Do you qualify?

The broad strokes of eligibility.

Incorporated in India

As a Private Limited, LLP or registered partnership.

Under 10 years old

From the date of incorporation. [ confirm ]

Turnover within limit

Below the prescribed annual cap in any year. [ confirm figure ]

Innovative & scalable

Working toward innovation, improvement or a scalable model — not a split from an existing business.

Not sure if you tick these? That's exactly the kind of thing we sort out in a first call — we'll tell you plainly what you qualify for and what it's worth.

A person at the end of it, not a dashboard.

We figure out what you're entitled to, prepare and file the applications, and follow them through to approval — so the benefits land instead of sitting in a to-do list. It's part of Get Set Up, and available on its own.

Let's find what's yours to claim.

A free 30-minute call. We'll tell you which recognitions and schemes you qualify for — and roughly what they're worth to you.

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