Reduced compliance burden

Streamlined filing requirements, simplified audit procedures, and extended compliance timelines for recognized startups.

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Understanding Reduced compliance burden

Reduced compliance burden is a comprehensive package of regulatory relaxations designed to help startups focus on innovation and growth rather than bureaucratic overhead. This includes simplified audit procedures, extended filing timelines, and exemptions from certain periodic filings. These relaxations can save startups significant time and money, allowing founders to concentrate on building their business.

Estimated Benefit

₹50,000-₹2 Lakhs annual cost savings; 200+ hours of management time saved annually

Timeline

Applicable from the year of recognition onwards

How to Apply

Upon obtaining DPIIT recognition, your startup automatically gets these compliance relaxations. Communicate your recognition certificate to your CA/CS to ensure they apply these exemptions in their compliance work.

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Eligibility Criteria

Your Startup Must...

DPIIT-recognized startup
Incorporated after 1st April 2016
Turnover below ₹25 Crore
Not a listed company
Must maintain core compliance standards

Key Requirements

DPIIT-recognized startup
Incorporated after 1st April 2016
Turnover below ₹25 Crore

Documents Required

Essential Documents

DPIIT Startup Recognition Certificate
Auditor's Declaration Form
Certification from CA/CS
Board Resolution for claiming exemptions