Startup India Tax Benefit Checker
Check whether your company can be recognised under Startup India (DPIIT) and qualify for the 3-year income-tax holiday under Section 80-IAC, and estimate what it could save.
Your numbers
₹ INR- Tax saved per holiday year
- ₹12.59 L
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| Condition | Status |
|---|---|
| Private limited company, LLP or registered partnership firm | ✓ Met |
| Incorporated less than 10 years ago | ✓ Met |
| Turnover has never exceeded ₹100 crore in any financial year | ✓ Met |
| Private limited company or LLP (partnership firms are not eligible for 80-IAC) | ✓ Met |
| Incorporated on or after 1 April 2016 and before 1 April 2030 | ✓ Met |
| DPIIT recognised (then apply to the Inter-Ministerial Board) | ✓ Met |
| Within the first 10 years (the 3-year holiday is chosen inside this window) | ✓ Met |
Angel tax (Section 56(2)(viib)) has been abolished for all investors. The Income-tax Act, 2025 applies from 1 April 2026 and renumbers sections — confirm the current provision and your eligibility with a chartered accountant. This checker is general information, not tax advice.
The formula, in plain English
- DPIIT: Pvt Ltd / LLP / registered partnership · under 10 years old · turnover ≤ ₹100 Cr in every year
- 80-IAC: DPIIT-recognised Pvt Ltd or LLP · incorporated 1 Apr 2016 – 31 Mar 2030 · IMB certificate
- Saving ≈ Annual profit × Tax rate × 3 years
Frequently asked questions
What is the 80-IAC tax exemption?
Eligible DPIIT-recognised startups (private limited companies and LLPs) can deduct 100% of their profits for any 3 consecutive years out of their first 10 years, after getting a certificate from the Inter-Ministerial Board.
Who can get DPIIT recognition?
A private limited company, LLP or registered partnership firm, under 10 years old, with turnover never above ₹100 crore, working on innovation or a scalable business model with high potential for jobs or wealth creation.
Is DPIIT recognition free?
Yes. You apply online on the Startup India portal; recognition also unlocks self-certification under labour and environmental laws, faster patent examination and easier public procurement.
Results are estimates for planning and education — not financial, legal or tax advice.