Starting a business in India involves a handful of decisions that come in a sensible order: set up the company, get recognised as a startup, understand the tax benefits, and find early funding. These guides walk through each step using official government sources, and each one tells you what to confirm before you act.
Step 1: Set Up Your Company
- How to Register a Private Limited Company in India: requirements, documents and the online SPICe+ process.
Step 2: Get Recognised as a Startup
- How to Get DPIIT Startup Recognition: who is eligible, how to apply on the National Single Window System, and the benefits.
Step 3: Understand the Tax Benefits
- Section 80-IAC Explained: the three-year startup tax holiday and the two approvals it needs.
Step 4: Find Early Funding
- Startup India Seed Fund Scheme: eligibility, funding amounts and how the incubator process works.
How to Use These Guides
- Follow the order. DPIIT recognition needs an eligible company, and the tax holiday and Seed Fund Scheme both need DPIIT recognition.
- Check the date. Each guide shows when it was last checked against official sources. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you file or apply.
- Get professional advice. For tax and legal decisions, speak to a chartered accountant or company secretary.