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80-IAC Form Completed

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    Step 1
    Document Requirements
  • 2
    Step 2
    Recognition Form Details Confirmation & 80-IAC Details
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    80-IAC Exemption Evaluation
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    Broad Parameters
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    Acknowledgement

80-IAC

Details & Documents Required

The Income Tax Exemption under Section 80-IAC is a key incentive under the Government of India's Startup India initiative. Eligible startups can avail of a 100% tax deduction for three consecutive financial years within their first ten years of incorporation.

Who Can Apply?

A DPIIT-recognized startup that meets the following criteria:

  • Incorporated as a Private Limited Company or LLP.
  • Should be incorporated on or after 1st April 2016.
  • Must be less than 10 years old.
  • Annual turnover should be less than ₹100 crore in any financial year.
  • Should be working towards innovation, improvement of products/processes/services, or scalable business models with high potential for employment or wealth creation.
  • Should not be formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business.

Required Documents for Application

To apply for 80-IAC exemption, the following documents are required:

  1. 1Shareholding Details: Shareholding pattern as per the Memorandum of Association and the latest updated shareholding structure.
  2. 2Board Resolution: Copies of any resolutions passed concerning the application or eligibility.
  3. 3 Income Tax Returns: Acknowledgement receipts for the past three years (or as applicable).
  4. 4Audited Financial Statements: Balance Sheet & Profit and Loss Statement for the past three years (or as applicable), along with specific details of revenue generated and profit/loss during those years.
  5. 5Chartered Accountant (CA) Certification:
    • for Formation of Startup : - Authorisation letter explicitly stating that the startup is not formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an already existing business, except where applicable under Section 33B of the Income Tax Act; The startup is not formed by the transfer of machinery or plant previously used for any purpose.Click here to view format
    • Declaration of Scalability : If there is a >10% growth in revenue from one year to the next OR 25% growth over 2 years OR over 33% growth over 3 years.Click here to view format
  6. 6 Proof of Credit Rating: If a credit rating has been obtained from an accredited agency, supporting documents should be provided.
  7. 7 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Proof of IPR filings, including:
    • Patent/Copyright/Industrial Design filings.
    • journal publications of patents/copyrights/designs.
    • Granted patents/copyrights/designs, if applicable.
  8. 8 Awards and Recognitions: Proof of awards at different levels:
    • District-level awards by government or corporate entities.
    • State-level awards by government authorities.
    • National-level awards by government bodies or recognized international agencies, if applicable.
  9. 9 Pitch Deck: Any relevant presentations showcasing the business, product, or service.
  10. 10HR Declaration & Employment Records:
    • Regarding Employees Pursuing/ Holding M.Tech/PhD Degrees and Research Papers/Publications.Click here to view format
    • Total direct employment details.Click here to view format
    • Employment of Females, Persons with Disabilities, Persons from SC/ST Categories. Click here to view format
    • Employees Based in Non-Metro Cities.Click here to view format
  11. 11 Proof of Investment Received: Click here to view format
    • Declaration Regarding Funding Obtained and Investor Details.
    • Term sheets, investment agreements, or bank statements showing external funding amounts; Investor certificates, funding agreements, or tax returns/GST filings substantiating revenue figures.

How to Apply?

  • Go to Step 2 and confirm the details of your recognition.
  • Fill in the 80-IAC Details required for Step 2 and proceed to the next step.
  • Fill out Step -3 and proceed forward to the next step.
  • Add documents and details on Step 4 and move to Step 5.
  • Click on I accept terms and conditions, and submit the final Application.

80-IAC

  • Recognition Details (1)
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  • 80-IAC Form (2)

Data has been fetched from your recognition form. To modify the details, kindly go to the Recognition Form. Please note: The latest details from the recognition Form will be automatically fetched here.

I confirm that all the details provided in this Startup Recognition application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or concealment of facts may result in the revocation of the recognition certificate and could attract penalties as per the applicable laws.
The data filled above is up to date, kindly Confirm Details.
  1. 1. Existing/Proposed Activities*

    Toolkit for MoA

    You are requested to upload authorized signatory/director certified MoA. If you possess a SPICe MoA then you are requested to please take a printout of the same and upload a scan of the printout or to convert the SPICe MoA into a print-able PDF before uploading. Please do not upload the SPICe MoA as is.

  2. 2. Shareholding Pattern*

    • Shareholding Pattern As Per MOA
    • Current Shareholding Pattern
    S. No Name of the Director/Partner Type DIN/DPIN Percentage of shareholding Are they a Director/Partner in any other entity Number of Entities Action
    1
    S. No Name of the Director/Partner Type DIN/DPIN Percentage of shareholding Are they a Director/Partner in any other entity Number of Entities Action
    1
  3. 3. Income Tax returns

    S. No Financial Year Income
    1 2024-2025
    Toolkit for Financial Statements

    Updated financial statements (Income Tax Returns) for the past three years or from the year of incorporation. o Note – The Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Statement must be CA Certified

  4. 4. Startup Video Link:*

    • Toolkit for Video Link
    • Form 80-IAC Video Guidelines
  5. 5. Upload Pitchdeck:*
    Info
    Please upload pdf file upto 5 mb

    • Toolkit for Pitchdeck
    • Form 80-IAC Pitchdeck Guidelines
  6. 6. Startup Website URL:*

  7. 7. Clarifications:

    Date Clarification Query Document Action
  8. 8. Self-Certification: Please Certify that:

    Please note that the Inter-Ministerial Board holds the power of cancellation of the application/   Certificate of Eligibility/ Certificate of Recognition, in case any of the information provided above is found to be untrue/ incorrect.

80-IAC

Score card to evaluate applications of exemption under section 80-IAC

1. Annual Accounts of the Startup*

S.NO Financial Year Balance Sheet Trading and Profit & Loss Account Revenue Profit/Loss
1 2024-2025
Toolkit for Financial Statements

Updated financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss statement) for the past three years or from the year of incorporation o Note – The Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Statement must be CA Certified

80-IAC

Broad Parameters

Innovation Grading

Certificate of Incorporation or Registration or Certificate from the Registrar of Firms

Certificate of Incorporation or Registration or Certificate from the Registrar of Firms

Certificate of Incorporation or Registration or Certificate from the Registrar of Firms

Certificate of Incorporation or Registration or Certificate from the Registrar of Firms

Wealth Generation

Certificate of Incorporation or Registration or Certificate from the Registrar of Firms

Certificate of Incorporation or Registration or Certificate from the Registrar of Firms

Certificate of Incorporation or Registration or Certificate from the Registrar of Firms

Employment Creation

Certificate of Incorporation or Registration or Certificate from the Registrar of Firms

Certificate of Incorporation or Registration or Certificate from the Registrar of Firms

Certificate of Incorporation or Registration or Certificate from the Registrar of Firms

80-IAC

Acknowledgement

I hereby declare that all information provided in this Form 80-IAC submission is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Our startup is duly recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). We confirm that our turnover has not exceeded ₹100 crore in any financial year since incorporation, aligning with the eligibility criteria outlined in Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Furthermore, we affirm that our business was not formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing entity. We understand that any misrepresentation or concealment of facts may result in the revocation of the tax exemption and could attract penalties as per the Income Tax Act.


I confirm that the recognition details provided by me are the latest and up to date as per my knowledge.

  1. Submission of Annual Audited Financial Statements: All applicants are required to provide Annual Audited Financial Statements (including the Profit and Loss Statement and the Balance Sheet) as per the age of their startup at the time of application submission.
  2. The requirements are outlined below:
  3. 1.Startups Incorporated for More Than 1 Year but Less Than 2 Years:
  4. Startups that have completed at least one year of operations must provide the audited financial statements for the first year of incorporation.
  5. 2.Startups Incorporated for More Than 2 Years but Less Than 3 Years:
  6. Startups in this category must provide audited financial statements for the last two years of operations.
  7. 3.Startups Incorporated for More Than 3 Years:
  8. Startups that have been in operation for more than three years must submit audited financial statements for the most recent three financial years.
  9. Note:The submission of accurate and complete financial statements is essential for evaluating the financial health and performance of the startup. Incomplete or incorrect submissions may lead to disqualification from the application process.
  1. Subject: Declaration for Formation of Startup for Availing Income Tax Benefit under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Suggested Format on company's letterhead):
  2. We, [Name of the Company], having our registered office at [Address], hereby declare the following with respect to the formation of our startup:
  3. We hereby confirm that:
  4. - The startup has not been formed by the splitting up or reconstruction of an already existing business, except under the circumstances specified under Section 33B of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
  5. - The startup has not been formed by the transfer of machinery or plant previously used for any purpose to the new business.
  6. (This condition shall not apply to startups formed as a result of the re-establishment, reconstruction, or revival of a business under Section 33B of the Income Tax Act, subject to the circumstances and timeline specified therein.)
  7. We certify that the information stated above is accurate and compliant with the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This certificate is issued based on the examination of the company’s records and financial statements. We declare that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief. We understand that any misrepresentation or false information may result in the rejection of our application and potential penal consequences as per applicable laws.
  8. Note: Failure to submit the required letter in the specified format or with the necessary certifications may lead to disqualification from the application process.
Clarifications
S.No Date Clarification Query Document
  1. Credit Rating Report/ Rating Certificate by a SEBI-registered and RBI-accredited credit rating agencies in India. The list of these agencies is provided below:
  2. 1.CRISIL
  3. 2.ICRA
  4. 3.CARE Ratings
  5. 4.India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)
  6. 5.Brickwork Ratings
  7. 6.Acuite Ratings & Research
  8. 7.Infomerics Valuation and Rating Pvt. Ltd.
  9. Note: Although providing a credit rating from an accredited agency is not a mandatory criterion for this application, it is highly recommended. Obtaining a credit rating serves as an independent validation by a credible external agency, which assesses the financial health, stability, and creditworthiness of the startup. Including this information will provide the applicant with a beneficial advantage, contributing positively in influencing all broad parameters of the evaluation process.
  1. Declaration of Scalability for Availing Income Tax Benefit under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Suggested Format on Company's letterhead):
  2. We, [Name of the Company], having our registered office at [Address], hereby declare that the company satisfies the scalability requirement for availing income tax benefits under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961, based on the following criteria:
  3. We confirm that the company has demonstrated scalability in terms of revenue growth as per the prescribed criteria:
  4. ☐More than 10% growth in revenue from one financial year to the next
  5. ☐ More than 25% cumulative growth in revenue over a period of two financial years
  6. ☐ More than 33% cumulative growth in revenue over a period of three financial years (Tick the applicable option/s)
  7. We have submitted the following supporting documents to substantiate the above claim in our application:
  8. -Audited financial statements (Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statement) for the relevant financial years
  9. -Income Tax Return Acknowledgement for the relevant financial years
  10. We declare that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief. We understand that any misrepresentation or false information may result in the rejection of our application and potential penal consequences as per applicable laws.
  11. Note: The declaration must be:
  12. oOn the letterhead of the company, Signed by the Directors/Partners of the startup.
  13. oValidated and certified by an authorized Chartered Accountant (CA) with their official stamp and Membership Number.

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