TAX EXEMPTION PROPOSAL - Proposal
TAX EXEMPTION PROPOSAL - Proposal
Under the Startup India Action Plan, start-ups that meet the definition as prescribed
under G.S.R. notification 127 (E) are eligible to apply for recognition under the program. But
all the benefits and exemptions are available to the startups only if they come under an
‘Eligible Startup’ criteria.
Post getting recognition a Startup may apply for Angel Tax Exemption.
Eligibility Criteria for Tax Exemption under Section 56 of the Income Tax Act:
The board shall validate Startups for the following two exemptions:
1. Income Tax Exemption on profits under Section 80-IAC of Income Tax Act
A DIPP recognized Startup shall be eligible to apply to the Inter-Ministerial Board for a
full deduction on the profits and gains from business.2
The deduction is for any three consecutive years out of seven years from the year of
incorporation of startup.
2. Income Tax Exemption on investments above fair market value received under Section
56 of Income Tax Act
A Startup shall be eligible for notification under clause (ii) of the provison to clause (vii) (b)
of subsection (2) of section 56 of the Act and consequent exemption from the provisions of
that clause, if it fulfils the following conditions:
• it has been recognised by DPIIT under para 2(iii)(a) or as per any earlier notification on the
subject
• aggregate amount of paid up share capital and share premium of the startup after issue or
proposed issue of share, if any, does not exceed, 100 crore rupees
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