{"id":91053,"date":"2026-11-13T04:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/?p=91053"},"modified":"2026-11-13T04:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T23:00:00","slug":"startup-india-dpiit-recognition-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/startup-india-dpiit-recognition-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Startup India Registration for Kolkata Startups: DPIIT Recognition, Tax Holiday and the New Bengal Startup Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

A private limited company, LLP or registered partnership firm in Kolkata that is less than 10 years old, has turnover below \u20b9100 crore in every year, and works on innovation or a scalable business model can apply for DPIIT recognition on the Startup India portal. Recognition is free and usually comes within a few weeks. It opens up a three-year income tax holiday for eligible startups incorporated up to 31 March 2030, lower patent and trademark fees, self-certification under labour and environment laws, and easier government procurement.<\/strong> West Bengal’s Budget 2026-27 also announced a new state startup policy with a \u20b940 crore incubation fund and a \u20b960 crore venture fund.<\/p>\n

Who qualifies<\/h2>\n
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Condition<\/th>\nRule<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Entity<\/td>\nPrivate limited company, LLP or registered partnership firm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age<\/td>\nUp to 10 years from incorporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turnover<\/td>\nNot above \u20b9100 crore in any financial year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Activity<\/td>\nInnovation, development or improvement of products, processes or services, or a scalable model with high potential for jobs or wealth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Not allowed<\/td>\nAn entity formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

A proprietorship cannot be recognised, so solo founders in Kolkata usually incorporate a private limited company first.<\/p>\n

How to apply<\/h2>\n
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  1. Register on the Startup India portal and fill the DPIIT recognition form.<\/li>\n
  2. Upload the certificate of incorporation and a short description of the innovation: what problem you solve, how, and why it is scalable.<\/li>\n
  3. Add the website, pitch deck or product links, and any patents, awards or incubator support.<\/li>\n
  4. Get the recognition certificate by email. Queries come through the portal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Benefits<\/h2>\n