Procedure for registration
The interested entities are required to create a login id on Startup India portal using the following details:
Application for exemption under section 80IAC can be made by logging in the Startup India Portal through this login credentials.
Details required to make the application for exemption under section 80IAC are:
1. Memorandum of association (for Pvt Ltd) or LLP Deed (for LLP)
2. Board Resolution (if any)
3. Annual Accounts & Income Tax returns of the startup for the last three financial years. (The Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Statement must be CA Certified)
If your startup was incorporated on 1st April 2018 or later, Income Tax Returns (ITR) is not mandatory. For startups incorporated earlier, ITR is mandatory.
5. Startup Video Link. The video should cover the following aspects:
The video should ideally be of 2-3 minutes and be no longer than 5 minutes
showcase the working of the product(s)prototype/proof-of-concept developed by startup
If startup is a product or software-based startup then showcasing a demonstration/prototype/walk-through of the product(s)/software product(s) developed by startup is compulsory.
If startup provide software or technology services such as website development, application development, developing white-label software products for clients, then please showcase a demonstration/prototype/walk-through of the product(s) developed for key clients
Also showcase the market traction that your product/service has generated through either online customer reviews, client testimonials (video/text are acceptable), or any other similar appreciation/feedback received
Note: Upload the video on a third-party video hosting platform such as Youtube or Vimeo. In case you are uploading the video on Google Drive please make sure that it is NOT access restricted.
6. Pitch deck – the pitch deck shall include the following details:
Information about the product/service offering of your startup
Brief about how is your startup innovative and/or scalable (Uniqueness/USP of the startup that differentiates from its competitors in the market)
Director details and their educational qualification, professional experience, and formal role in the startup/current designation (if any)
Shareholding pattern as on the date of filling this application
Directors and Shareholders’ citizenship details
Team details – current role, education, and professional experience
Details about adherence to the specific government approvals required by the startups such as FSSAI registration, guidelines set by Bureau of Indian Standards
Revenue model i.e. details of how the startup generates revenue
Funding received from private investors or Angel/VC funds (Yes/No); if yes, please add names and details of the investors
IF any support (monetary/non-monetary) is received from Central or State Government Ministries/Departments/PSUs/Incubators
Details of any public or private sector awards won by the startup
Number of people directly employed with your startup
Number of customers/clients – Paying customers/users with a copy of at least one Contract/Work-Order/MoU or the number PlayStore/AppleStore downloads in case of mobile applications along with a screenshot of the app listing on these platforms
Link to your startup’s website
Screenshots/images of your product/website
Note: Pitchdeck uploaded must be in a PDF format
Link to fill Form 80IAC: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/form80iac.H T M L