Scheme / incentive

Startup India 100% Tax Holiday (Section 80-IAC) (Startup 80-IAC)

DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2025 (extended to 2030 by Budget 2025) can claim 100% income-tax deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of 10 years from incorporation.

Definition

DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2025 (extended to 2030 by Budget 2025) can claim 100% income-tax deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years out of 10 years from incorporation.

Benefit

Type: tax_holiday

Value: 100% deduction on business profits for any 3 consecutive AYs out of first 10 years.

Apply at: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/

Triggers (applicability predicates)

Requires Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) certification of innovative nature. Recognition under DPIIT is a precondition.

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