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Tax Benefit15–25 days
Tax Exemption Benefits
Income tax, GST & compliance exemptions for eligible businesses
Tax Benefit
Category
3 Yrs
Tax Holiday
15–25 days
Timeline
95%
Success Rate
About This Scheme
Section 80-IAC of Income Tax Act provides eligible startups with income tax exemption for 3 consecutive years out of 10 years from incorporation. This helps startups reinvest profits into business growth.
Eligibility Criteria
- 1DPIIT recognized startup
- 2Incorporated as Private Limited Company or LLP
- 3Incorporated after April 1, 2016
- 4Annual turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore
- 5Should be engaged in innovation/improvement
Key Benefits
Benefit 1
100% tax exemption for 3 consecutive years
Benefit 2
Can choose any 3 years within 10 years from incorporation
Benefit 3
Exemption from Angel Tax
Benefit 4
Reduced compliance burden
Benefit 5
More capital for business reinvestment
Application Process
1
Step 1
Ensure DPIIT recognition is active
2
Step 2
Apply for 80-IAC certification
3
Step 3
Inter-Ministerial Board evaluation
4
Step 4
Certificate issuance on approval
5
Step 5
Claim exemption while filing ITR
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