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Startup India: How to unlock the 3-year income tax holiday
DPIIT recognition is just step 1. Here's how to qualify for the powerful 80-IAC exemption.
April 02, 2026 8 min readBy Aman Khanna
DPIIT recognition gives you self-certification and easier compliances. To get the 3-year tax holiday under 80-IAC you must additionally apply to the Inter-Ministerial Board with a strong innovation pitch.
