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Registrations · Startup Tax Holiday (Section 80IAC)

Startup Tax Holiday (Section 80IAC) – 100% Tax Exemption with CA Support

Want to save 100% income tax on your startup profits? Apply for Section 80IAC Tax Holiday.

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Common Problems Faced

Confusion between DPIIT recognition and 80IAC

Weak business case leading to rejection

Missing or incorrect financial documents

Eligibility doubts (date of incorporation, turnover)

Delay due to incomplete submissions

What is Section 80IAC?

  • 100% income tax exemption on profits
  • Available for 3 consecutive years out of first 10 years
  • Only for DPIIT-recognised eligible startups
  • Incorporated on or after 1 April 2016 (as per current rules)
  • Granted by Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB)
Note: A major financial advantage for scaling startups — apply with strong documentation.

Who Should Use This Service?

DPIIT-recognised startups (Pvt Ltd / LLP)

Profitable / soon-to-be profitable startups

Tech, product & innovation-led businesses

Startups raising or planning to raise capital

Founders seeking tax-efficient growth

Benefits

  • 100% income tax exemption (for chosen 3 years)
  • Reduced financial burden
  • Improved cash flow & runway
  • Better investor appeal
  • Boost to startup growth & valuation

Important Points

  • DPIIT recognition is a prerequisite
  • Turnover must remain below prescribed limit
  • Incorporation date and entity type criteria apply
  • Innovative & scalable nature must be demonstrated
  • IMB approval can take 4–8 weeks

Our Process

1

Eligibility & DPIIT recognition check

2

Draft business model & innovation pitch

3

Prepare financials & supporting docs

4

File 80IAC application with IMB

5

Follow-up till certificate is issued

Documents Required

DPIIT recognition certificate
Incorporation / partnership documents
Audited financials & ITR
Pitch deck & business model
Board resolution & declarations

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — only DPIIT-recognised startups can apply for 80IAC tax holiday.

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