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Startup Registration
Eligibility & Structure
- Newly formed entity (no restructuring or spin-offs)
- Less than 10 years old
- Annual turnover under ₹100 crore
- Entity must be a Private Limited Company, LLP, or registered Partnership Firm
- Must have an innovative, scalable business model with high potential for wealth creation and employment
Registration Process
- Visit the Shram Suvidha Portal (Ministry of Labour & Employment)
- Log in and click “Is Any of your Establishment a StartupRs”
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete registration
Key Benefits
- Tax Holiday: Three years exemption within your first seven years
- LTCG Exemptions:
- Up to ₹50 lakh exemption if invested in eligible startups for three years
- Exemption on gains from residential property sale if reinvested in startups
- Loss Carryforward: Relaxed 51% voting rights rule under Section 79
- Government Tenders: Eligibility without prior experience or turnover requirements
- Labour Compliance: No inspections for the first three years; self certification under three environmental laws
- Faster Winding Up: Complete closure in 90 days
- Patent Fee Rebate: 80% reduction in fees
- Ecosystem Support: Access to incubators, innovation labs, events, competitions, and grants
MSME Registration
Purpose
- To access government incentives for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises at both central and state levels
Benefits
- Low cost financing
- Priority in e tenders
- Timely debtor payments
- State specific incentives, such as tax and power tariff subsidies or capital investment grants
FSSAI Registration
Who Needs It?
- Any food business operator—processors, manufacturers, packagers, or distributors
License Types
Turnover |
License Type |
₹12 lakh |
Basic Registration |
₹12 lakh - ₹20 crore |
State License |
₹20 crore |
Central License |
- Additional criteria (location, number of outlets) may apply
- Validity: 1-5 years (perpetual licenses now available for restaurants and manufacturers, with annual returns)
Penalty for Non Compliance
- Fine up to ₹5 lakh and/or imprisonment up to 6 months
Trademark Registration
Definition & Scope
- An intangible asset that distinguishes your brand
- Can be a name, logo, symbol, tagline, color mark, or sound mark
- ™ used upon application; ® used once registration is granted
Benefits
- Legal protection against infringement
- Brand identity and value creation
- Transferable/intellectual property asset (sale or licensing)
- Competitive differentiation
Registration Steps
- Select your trademark
- Classify under the appropriate NICE class
- File the trademark application
- Respond to any objections or oppositions
- Register once cleared and approved
This comprehensive suite of registrations—startups, MSMEs, FSSAI, and trademarks—ensures your business is compliant, protected, and positioned for growth.
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