Section 80-IAC Consultant in Ahmedabad
Already DPIIT-recognised and want the 3-year income-tax holiday it's supposed to unlock? SNB Consultancy is based at Kalasagar Mall, Ghatlodiya, and handles the separate Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) application that DPIIT recognition alone doesn't grant — for Private Limited Companies and LLPs across Ahmedabad.
Why Ahmedabad Founders Use a Local 80-IAC Consultant
Section 80-IAC recognition gets filed centrally with the Inter-Ministerial Board — the process doesn't change by city. What a local advisor changes is how the application actually gets built: sitting down in person to get the business write-up right, rather than it being the fourth priority in someone else's inbox. SNB Consultancy is based in Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad, and we treat the 80-IAC write-up as its own document, not a copy-paste of your DPIIT application.
Who Qualifies for Section 80-IAC
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Private Limited Company or LLP only — registered partnership firms, OPCs and cooperative societies do not qualify for 80-IAC, unlike DPIIT recognition |
| Incorporation date | Incorporated between 1 April 2016 and 1 April 2030 |
| Turnover cap | Annual turnover has not exceeded ₹200 crore in any financial year since incorporation (matching the current DPIIT recognition threshold, revised February 2026) |
| Core focus | Working on innovation, development or commercialisation of new products, processes or services driven by technology or intellectual property |
| Prerequisite | Must already hold valid DPIIT (Startup India) recognition |
Confirm the current incorporation-date window and Form-1 requirements on startupindia.gov.in, as the Income-tax Act, 2025 (effective 1 April 2026) may have changed section references.
What SNB Handles
- Eligibility check: entity type, incorporation window, turnover and whether your DPIIT recognition is already in place.
- DPIIT recognition first, if you don't have it: see our DPIIT registration in Ahmedabad service — 80-IAC cannot be filed without it.
- The IMB write-up: a business case evaluated on different criteria to the original DPIIT application — not a copy of it.
- Financials and supporting evidence: compiling what the IMB expects to see alongside the write-up.
- Filing and follow-up: submitting through the Startup India portal and responding to any IMB queries through to certification.
Documents Required
- Valid DPIIT (Startup India) recognition certificate
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Board resolution authorising the application
- Latest audited financial statements and Income Tax Returns filed
- Detailed write-up on the innovation, technology or IP driving the business
- Pitch deck, product demo, patents or awards where available
Areas We Serve in and Around Ahmedabad
We work with founders across Ahmedabad — Ghatlodiya, Sola, Thaltej, Bodakdev, SG Highway, Prahlad Nagar, Satellite, Vastrapur, Navrangpura, Chandkheda and Gota — and in Gandhinagar, in person where useful. Businesses elsewhere in Gujarat and India work with us remotely for this filing; see our Startup India registration in Gujarat guide if you're looking at state-level support alongside this.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a separate 80-IAC application process for Ahmedabad startups?
No. The Section 80-IAC application is filed centrally with the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB) through the Startup India portal — the process is identical regardless of where your registered office is. Working with an Ahmedabad-based consultant means you can sit down in person to get the business write-up and financials right before filing, rather than going back and forth by email.
I'm already DPIIT-recognised. Can SNB file my 80-IAC application?
Yes — this is exactly what we handle. DPIIT recognition is the prerequisite, but it does not by itself grant the tax exemption. We prepare the separate IMB write-up, compile your financials, and file and follow up on the Section 80-IAC application.
My company is an OPC or Partnership Firm — can SNB still help?
80-IAC is legally limited to Private Limited Companies and LLPs, even though OPCs and partnership firms can hold DPIIT recognition. If you've incorporated as one of those, converting your entity type is usually the first step — we handle that conversion as well as the filing that follows.
How is this different from your DPIIT registration page?
DPIIT recognition and the Section 80-IAC tax exemption are two separate filings. If you don't have DPIIT recognition yet, start with our DPIIT registration in Ahmedabad page. If you're already recognised and want the tax holiday, this page — and this filing — is the next step.
What does it cost and how long does it take?
The eligibility check is free. Our fee is shared clearly after we review your entity type, incorporation date and business case. The IMB reviews applications in batches, not on a rolling basis, so turnaround typically runs a few weeks to a few months rather than days.
Can I meet SNB in person in Ahmedabad for this filing?
Yes. Our office is in Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad, and we work with founders across the city and Gandhinagar in person, Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Outside Ahmedabad, the entire filing works the same way remotely.
Related Services
- DPIIT Registration in Ahmedabad — the prerequisite, if you're not DPIIT-recognised yet.
- Section 80-IAC Tax Exemption — the full national service page with complete process detail.
- Company Registration in Ahmedabad — not yet incorporated? Start here first.
Section 80-IAC exemptions we've secured for Ahmedabad startups
Every certificate below was filed and obtained by SNB Consultancy. Shown with each company's consent.
Certificates are the property of the respective companies and are shown with their consent as evidence of work delivered. DPIIT recognition is granted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade; SNB Consultancy is a private advisory firm and is not a government body.
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