Net Worth Certificate for Startup India Recognition

A startup financial certificate shows the DPIIT framework and the Inter-Ministerial Board that the startup meets the eligibility and turnover conditions. Patron Accounting has supported over 10,000 clients, and our CAs issue UDIN-verified certificates.

We prepare the CA-certified net worth certificate and financials that support your Startup India application, the balance sheet, profit and loss, and turnover proof the framework expects, all with a valid UDIN.

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The certificate and certified financials support the recognition and tax-holiday journey at the points where numbers matter.

• DPIIT recognition: financials and turnover within the threshold.
• Section 80-IAC application: CA-certified balance sheet, profit and loss, and turnover.
• IMB certification: the financial evidence the board assesses.
• Funding and due diligence: net worth for investors and schemes.

• Financial statements since incorporation, up to 3 years.
• Certificate of incorporation, and CIN or LLPIN.
• Shareholding pattern and any relevant board resolutions.
• Turnover, bank, and GST records.
• DPIIT recognition number, if already recognised.

Tell us whether you are at DPIIT recognition or the 80-IAC stage so we prepare the right set.

What the package contains: the startup name, CIN or LLPIN, and the reference date; a net worth statement drawn from the financials; the CA-certified balance sheet and profit and loss; and the turnover confirmation, with CA signature, seal, and UDIN.

All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.

Professional service charges for drafting, filing, and representation are separate from the statutory fees. The exact fee depends on the complexity of the case, disputed amount, and number of hearings required. Contact us for a detailed quote.

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Outcome proof: a DPIIT-recognised startup applying for the 80-IAC tax holiday needed CA-certified financials and a turnover confirmation for the Inter-Ministerial Board; we prepared the net worth certificate, balance sheet, profit and loss, and turnover proof with UDIN, and the application carried clean, consistent numbers.

With offices in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram, Patron Accounting serves startups across India - both in-person and remotely.

This certificate connects to these closely related services:

• Startup Registration - DPIIT recognition and the 80-IAC filing support.
• Net Worth Certificate - the pillar net worth certification service.
• Net Worth Certificate for Companies - the company-entity sibling certificate.
• Statutory Audit - the audited base for the certified financials.
• Income Tax Return Filing - where the 80-IAC deduction is ultimately claimed.

DPIIT recognition and the Section 80-IAC tax holiday are linked but separate. Recognition is the entry credential, granted by the DPIIT on the Startup India portal, with turnover thresholds of INR 200 crore, or INR 300 crore for Deep Tech under the February 2026 framework. The 80-IAC holiday, 100 percent income tax exemption for three consecutive years out of the first ten, is a further step: it requires DPIIT recognition plus a separate Certificate of Eligibility from the Inter-Ministerial Board, is limited to private limited companies and LLPs incorporated between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2030, and applies where turnover is below INR 100 crore.

The 80-IAC application requires CA-certified financial statements, the balance sheet and profit and loss, and a turnover confirmation, which is exactly where our certificates fit. On the equity side, the angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib) was abolished from FY 2025-26, though prior-year matters can still arise, and we also support ESOP and related startup tax questions. The deduction itself is ultimately claimed in the income tax return, and we keep the financial evidence consistent across recognition, certification, and filing.

For recognition and Form 80-IAC, refer to Startup India (startupindia.gov.in), and for the tax holiday provision, Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act at incometax.gov.in. The net worth certificate and CA-certified financials are the financial and turnover evidence supporting DPIIT recognition and the 80-IAC application; they are not the recognition itself, since DPIIT grants recognition and the Inter-Ministerial Board grants the 80-IAC certificate.

The Section 80-IAC application is assessed by the Inter-Ministerial Board, and many startups lose the tax holiday silently because the certified financials or turnover proof are missing or inconsistent. Recognition itself depends on staying within turnover thresholds. Clean, CA-certified financials and a clear net worth certificate, prepared to the framework's requirements, keep the recognition and the tax-holiday claim on solid ground.

Get a free, no-obligation quote. Call +91 945 945 6700 or WhatsApp our team today.

For DPIIT recognition and the Section 80-IAC tax holiday, the financial evidence is what carries the application. Patron Accounting prepares the net worth certificate, CA-certified balance sheet and profit and loss, and turnover proof, aligned to the framework and verifiable by UDIN, and supports the wider startup registration and filing.

The result is a recognition and tax-holiday claim that rest on credible numbers. Call +91 945 945 6700, WhatsApp us, or request a free consultation.