{"id":88,"date":"2025-07-20T19:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T13:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibleboom.com\/blog\/?p=88"},"modified":"2025-07-25T18:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T13:24:04","slug":"0-tax-for-startups-for-3-years-a-big-relief-you-shouldnt-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibleboom.com\/blog\/0-tax-for-startups-for-3-years-a-big-relief-you-shouldnt-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"0% Tax for Startups for 3 Years: A Big Relief You Shouldn\u2019t Miss!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are new startup and have some innovative idea! Government actually lets eligible startups pay 0% income tax for 3 years out of the first 10 years of starting your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you read that right. If you qualify, you can run your startup tax-free for three full years. Sounds amazing, right? Let\u2019s break it down in simple terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"92\" class=\"wp-image-90\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ibleboom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Section-80-IAC.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibleboom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Section-80-IAC.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ibleboom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Section-80-IAC-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibleboom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Section-80-IAC-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Startup India scheme, the Indian government gives recognized startups a 100% tax exemption on their profits for any 3 consecutive years within the first 10 years of starting up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This benefit is provided under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act. It\u2019s meant to help startups grow faster by reducing their financial burden in the initial years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Who Can Apply for This?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the conditions to get this benefit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your business must be a Private Limited Company or a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have registered on or after April 1, 2016 and before April 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your business should not have crossed \u20b9100 crore in turnover in any year since you started.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovation is Key : You should be doing something innovative or creating a product\/service that\u2019s solving a problem in a new way \u2014 or have a scalable model that can create jobs or grow big.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DPIIT Recognition: Your startup must be officially recognized by DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><kbd>No recognition, no exemption<\/kbd><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Are the Basic Conditions to use this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd01 You Get to Choose Your 3 Years : You don\u2019t have to use the tax break in your first 3 years. You can choose any 3 years within the first 10 years after starting \u2014 preferably when you\u2019re actually making profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcca Profits Required : This benefit only applies when you\u2019re making a profit. If your startup isn\u2019t profitable yet, no worries \u2014 you can claim it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcd1 Documentation is a Must : You\u2019ll need to submit Form 10-IAC to the Income Tax Department when you claim the benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, maintain clean books of accounts as per required Laws , Accountng standards and get recognized by DPIIT first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udeab No Old Business in New form of business: If your startup is just a split version of an old business, or you\u2019ve just renamed something that already existed, then you\u2019re not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Why This Matters: For startups running on tight budgets, this 3-year tax benefit can be a game-changer. It gives you a financial releif , helps you reinvest in growth, and makes your investors happy too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you\u2019ve got to plan smart \u2014 pick the years when your profits are highest so you can save the most on tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 0% tax benefit for startups is a great government initiative that more people should know about. It\u2019s not automatic \u2014 you have to apply for DPIIT recognition, track your eligibility, and file the right forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re building something new and exciting, don\u2019t miss this opportunity. It could save you lakhs in taxes and give your business the boost it needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help getting DPIIT recognition or filing for this benefit? Please connect with us on admin@ibleboom.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avinash Bhatt<br>Email: Bhattavi93@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are new startup and have some innovative idea! Government actually lets eligible startups pay 0% income tax for 3 years out of the first 10 years of starting your business. 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