Who qualifies.
| Test | General startups | Deep tech startups |
|---|---|---|
| Entity | Company, LLP, registered partnership or co-operative | Same |
| Age | Up to 10 years | Up to 20 years |
| Turnover | Up to ₹200 crore in every year | Up to ₹300 crore |
| Activity | Innovation or a scalable model | New science or engineering, high R&D |
| Not allowed | Formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business | Same |
The benefits.
Self-certification
Under several labour and environment laws.
Cheaper patents
Fast-tracked applications with fee rebates.
Fund of Funds
Access to government-backed venture funds.
Public procurement
Relaxed experience and turnover conditions.
Faster winding up
Simpler closure if needed.
Why UK companies choose us in India.
We work with your UK finance team, lawyers and auditors, and translate Indian requirements into plain English.
Every filing and certificate is checked by a second Chartered Accountant before it goes in.
A written scope, timetable and fee before work starts.
One calendar of every MCA, RBI, GST and income-tax deadline for your Indian entity.
Set-up, accounts, payroll, tax, audit and RBI filings handled together.
Encrypted document sharing and digital signatures. Directors never need to travel.
Startup India support for UK founders.
We work with UK companies headquartered in every part of the UK, from start-ups in London and Manchester to established groups in the Midlands, Scotland and Wales. All the work is coordinated online with your UK team.
London
South East
Midlands
North of England
East and South West
Scotland, Wales, NI
Startup India FAQs.
Building something new in India?
Tell us about it. We will check eligibility and apply.
This page is general guidance based on the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, RBI directions and Indian tax law as they stand. It is not legal or financial advice for your situation. Rules, limits and deadlines can change, so please speak to us before acting on it.