Is DPIIT recognition required for the 80-IAC Tax Exemption?

Yes. Only startups that are officially recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) are eligible to apply for the 80-IAC tax holiday.

Can an LLP apply for the 80-IAC Tax Holiday?

Yes. Both Private Limited Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) incorporated on or after April 1, 2016, are eligible to apply.

Who approves the 80-IAC Tax Exemption?

The application and supporting pitch decks are evaluated by the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) of Certification. They assess the startup's innovation, scalability, and wealth-generation potential.

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80-IAC Tax Exemption: Secure Your 3-Year Income Tax Holiday

Q: How much tax exemption is provided under Section 80-IAC?

Eligible startups can claim a 100% deduction on their business profits for three consecutive financial years out of their first ten years since incorporation.

Expert advisory for eligible DPIIT startups to clear the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) evaluation. Keep 100% of your profits and reinvest in your growth.

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80-IAC Exemption Benefits

Accelerate your startup's growth by eliminating your corporate tax burden

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100% Income Tax Exemption

Pay zero corporate income tax on your business profits for three consecutive financial years.

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Flexible Claim Window

You can choose to claim the 3-year holiday in any block of years within your first 10 years of incorporation.

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Boost Operating Cash Flow

Reinvest the saved tax capital directly back into hiring, R&D, and aggressive market expansion.

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Premium Certification Status

IMB-approved startups hold immense credibility in the eyes of Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors.

📋 Eligibility Criteria

DPIIT Registration: Must already be recognized by the DPIIT on the Startup India portal.
Entity Type: Must be a Private Limited Company or a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
Incorporation Date: Must be incorporated on or after April 1, 2016, and up to March 31, 2030.
Originality: The entity must not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.
Turnover Limit: Annual turnover must not exceed ₹100 crore in any financial year.

📂 Required Documents

DPIIT Certificate and precise CA Certificates of compliance.
Audited Financial Statements and ITRs since incorporation.
Board Resolution approving the application filing.
Advanced Pitch Deck detailing innovation, IP, and scalable employment generation.
Link to a video pitch demonstrating the product or process.

Our IMB Approval Process

We handle the rigorous documentation and pitch design required for IMB certification

Financial & IP Audit

We review your audited financials, existing DPIIT status, and verify your eligibility to claim the exemption.

Innovation Deck Preparation

Our analysts draft the crucial pitch deck focusing heavily on your business’s innovation and scalable impact to satisfy the IMB.

Form 80-IAC Filing

We structure the application, upload all CA-certified documents, and submit the file via the National Single Window System (NSWS).

IMB Review & Certification

We monitor the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) review process and address any queries until the official certificate is granted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Crucial details regarding the IMB evaluation and tax block years

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