What 80-IAC gives you
Section 80-IAC lets an eligible startup claim a 100% deduction on profits for any three consecutive years out of its first ten years. For a profitable early company, that can mean a meaningful runway extension.
Who qualifies
- Incorporated as a Pvt Ltd or LLP between the eligible dates notified by government
- DPIIT-recognised startup
- Turnover under ₹100 crore in the relevant financial year
- Working towards innovation, development or improvement of products/processes/services
The application path
- Get DPIIT recognition first (prerequisite)
- Apply for 80-IAC on the Startup India portal with pitch deck, financials and incorporation docs
- An inter-ministerial board reviews and certifies eligible startups
Common reasons applications fail
Vague innovation claims, missing financials, or a pitch that reads like a services business rather than a scalable product. Frame the innovation clearly and back it with traction.
80-IAC only helps once you are profitable — but apply early. The certificate is what unlocks the benefit when profits arrive.
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