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Updated: 15th August 2026•Income-tax Act, 2025 (TY 2026-27)

Startup Tax & Regulatory Registrations Checklist: PAN, TAN, GSTIN & DPIIT

स्टार्टअप टैक्स एवं कानूनी पंजीकरण चेकलिस्ट

Comprehensive step-by-step checklist of mandatory tax, regulatory, and labor registrations for new Indian startups: integrating MCA SPICe+ auto-generated numbers with MSME Udyam, DPIIT recognition, and professional tax registrations.

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Tax Litigation & Legal Review Panel • Tax Appeal & Procedure Review Desk

Published: 1st April 2026•Last Updated: 15th August 2026•Last Reviewed: 15th August 2026

Key Statutory Highlights (FY 2026-27)

Corporate PAN & TAN: Automatically generated and allotted during MCA SPICe+ company incorporation.
GSTIN Registration: Mandatory for inter-state software/goods sales, e-commerce, or turnover exceeding ₹40L/₹20L.
DPIIT Startup Recognition: Grants access to Section 80-IAC tax holiday application, intellectual property fast-tracking, and self-certification under labor laws.
MSME Udyam Registration: Essential for priority sector bank lending, collateral-free credit (CGTMSE), and Section 43B(h) 45-day payment protection.
EPFO & ESIC: Registration is auto-generated via SPICe+; compliance applies once employee threshold is crossed (20 employees for PF, 10 for ESIC).

Who is Eligible & When Does it Apply?

Applicability #1

All newly formed companies, LLPs, and partnership firms.

Step-by-Step Procedure & Compliance Roadmap

1

Obtain MCA Certificate of Incorporation

Download your digital Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN.

2

Apply for MSME Udyam Certificate

Register free on udyamregistration.gov.in using the company PAN and Director Aadhaar.

3

Apply for DPIIT Startup India Recognition

Register on startupindia.gov.in, write a brief on innovation/scalability, and upload incorporation certificate.

4

Obtain State Professional Tax Registration

Apply for PT Employer Registration (PTRC & PTEC) in the state where employees are located.

Mandatory Documents Checklist

Certificate of Incorporation, MOA & AOA, PAN & TAN, Bank Account Cancelled Cheque, Director Aadhaar & PAN

Common Mistakes & Compliance Risks to Avoid

•Delaying MSME Udyam registration (misses out on 45-day buyer payment protection).
•Operating bank accounts without activating TAN for vendor TDS.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does DPIIT Startup Recognition cost?

Zero (₹0). DPIIT Startup India recognition on the official portal www.startupindia.gov.in is completely free of charge.

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