Startup eligibility criteria revised with Deep Tech exceptions, DPIIT recognition process and tax certification retained under updated notification

Startup eligibility criteria revised with Deep Tech exceptions, DPIIT recognition process and tax certification retained under updated notification https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=96738 The notification revises eligibility for recognised Startups effective 4 February 2026: an eligible entity must be Indian-incorporated (company, partnership, LLP, or cooperative), within ten years of incorporation and with turnover not exceeding two hundred crore, and demonstrate innovation or scalable business; Deep Tech Startups qualify for up to twenty years and a three hundred crore turnover limit while meeting additional R&D, IP, and commercialisation attributes. Recognition is via DPIIT portal and an Inter Ministerial Board issues certification for tax benefits (section 80-IAC). Recognised Startups face specified investment prohibitions; certificates may be revoked for false information. The Central Government may relax conditions. en-us Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:20:03 +0530 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:20:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator Startup eligibility criteria revised with Deep Tech exceptions, DPIIT recognition process and tax certification retained under updated notification https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=96738 The notification revises eligibility for recognised Startups effective 4 February 2026: an eligible entity must be Indian-incorporated (company, partnership, LLP, or cooperative), within ten years of incorporation and with turnover not exceeding two hundred crore, and demonstrate innovation or scalable business; Deep Tech Startups qualify for up to twenty years and a three hundred crore turnover limit while meeting additional R&D, IP, and commercialisation attributes. Recognition is via DPIIT portal and an Inter Ministerial Board issues certification for tax benefits (section 80-IAC). Recognised Startups face specified investment prohibitions; certificates may be revoked for false information. The Central Government may relax conditions. Highlights Indian Laws Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:20:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=96738