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StampMitra Startup Program

Empowering Indian Startups with Legal & Compliance Support

The StampMitra Startup Program helps eligible startups simplify legal, compliance and regulatory requirements through expert assistance, startup credits and exclusive benefits.

Mission & Vision

About StampMitra Startup Program

The StampMitra Startup Program is designed to reduce compliance costs for eligible startups by providing legal, tax and regulatory support after incorporation.

Our mission is to help founders spend less time on paperwork and more time building great companies.

Startup Benefits

Exclusive Startup Ecosystem Benefits

We eliminate friction. Unlock complimentary assistances, credits, and dedicated resources mapped to support founders.

  • HIGH VALUE

    Free GST Return Filing for 6 Months*

    Zero professional fees for filing regular GST returns over a continuous six-month horizon.

  • HIGH VALUE

    Free GST Registration

    Zero professional fees for GST registration, including expert application preparation and documentation support to secure your GSTIN seamlessly.

  • Startup Compliance Consultation

    One-on-one session with senior CAs and corporate secretaries to draft your compliance calendar.

  • HIGH VALUE

    Registered Office Documentation Support

    Expert help preparing the rent agreement, NOC, and utility-bill dossier your registered office address needs for MCA and GST filings.

  • ROC Compliance Guidance

    Step-by-step assistance for board resolutions, annual filings, and statutory registries maintenance.

  • Legal Documentation Support

    Access to premium, custom-tailored legal templates including NDAs, Employment Agreements, and Founder Agreements.

  • Business Registration Guidance

    Expert structure mapping to evaluate transition between LLP, OPC, or Private Limited.

  • HIGH VALUE

    Trademark Assistance

    Free initial trademark search and advice on brand protection filings under the startups scheme.

  • Dedicated Startup Success Manager

    Direct access to an experienced Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for accelerated operations.

  • Priority Customer Support

    Super-charged SLA guaranteeing lightning-fast response times for your active query tickets.

  • HIGH VALUE

    Exclusive Discounts on Premium Services

    Substantial waivers and pricing benefits on all global legal-tech solutions.

Developer platform

Developer Suite benefits

Eligible startups also get the Startup plan on the StampMitra Developer Suite: the Growth plan entitlements for our verification and e-Stamp APIs, at the Startup per-call rates below. Prices exclude GST.

Growth plan limits

  • 10 team seats
  • 20 API keys
  • 10 webhook endpoints
  • 300 requests per minute
  • 90 days of log retention
  • IP allowlisting

Plan terms

  • Plan fee: free for the first 6 months, then 50% off the Growth plan fee for 6 months.
  • ₹500 verification credit, for standard verifications only. It cannot be used for Passport or Vehicle RC.
  • Priority support.
  • Valid for 12 months from enrollment.

Startup per-call rates

Standard verification
₹4 per call
PAN, GSTIN, Voter ID, Driving Licence, CIN, Udyam and cross-lookups
Passport and Vehicle RC
₹8.50 per call
Premium verification rate
Bank account (penny-drop)
₹4 per call
e-Stamp API fee
₹4 per call
StampMitra API charge only

Usage is billed from your prepaid wallet.

The state-wise procurement fee and the statutory stamp duty on e-Stamp orders are not discounted.

Benefits are subject to verification and program terms.

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Verification & Criteria

Program Eligibility Standards

We focus our credits and resource waivers on startups meeting any of our ecosystem criteria.

  • DPIIT Recognized Startups

    Startups with an active recognition certificate issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

  • Venture Capital Backed Startups

    Founders currently supported by recognized institutional VC funds or early stage corporate funds.

  • Angel Funded Startups

    Startups possessing verifiable angel funding rounds closed via syndicates or registered networks.

  • Institutional Investor Backed

    Backed by family offices, institutional investors, or corporate investment boards.

  • Incubator Supported Startups

    Actively incubated or supported by recognized academic, state-run, or private incubators.

  • Accelerator Portfolio Companies

    Active cohorts or alumni of global, regional, or vertical-focused accelerator programs.

  • Government Recognized Innovation

    Recipients of central or state government innovation grants, awards, or technology sandbox programs.

Important Program Policy

Benefits are available only after verification and subject to StampMitra Startup Program terms and approval.

ECOSYSTEM COLLABORATION

Partner With StampMitra

StampMitra welcomes partnerships with Startup India, DPIIT-recognized incubators, accelerators, universities, venture capital firms, angel networks, banks, startup communities and government organizations to support founders across India.

Become an Ecosystem Partner
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Apply for Startup Benefits

Benefits under the StampMitra Startup Program are available only to eligible startups after verification.

Verification Prerequisites

  • DPIIT Recognized Startups
  • VC Backed Startups
  • Angel Funded Startups
  • Institutional Backed
  • Incubator Supported
  • Accelerator Portfolio
  • Government Innovation Recognized

Apply for Developer Suite startup benefits in your developer dashboard (you will be asked to log in or sign up first). Questions? Write to [email protected] or, for partnerships, [email protected].

Apply for Startup Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions

Startup Support Queries

Who can apply?
The program is exclusively open to eligible early-stage and high-growth startups operating in India. This includes DPIIT-recognized startups, startups actively backed by institutional investors, venture capital funds, registered angel syndicates, or startups currently supported by state/central incubators and accelerators.
Are all services free?
Selected essential services such as GST registration, GST return filing for 6 months*, compliance calendars, and initial trademark/business registration consults are offered at 100% waiver under the Startup Program. Other advanced packages are offered with heavy credits or exclusive program discounts. Benefits vary by startup profile and are subject to program terms.
How do Startup Credits work?
Once your application is verified and approved, you will be assigned a Startup Success Manager. They will issue exclusive credits and coupon codes linked to your registered profile, which can be applied to activate services like Rent Agreement drafting, Trademark filing assistance, or company compliance filings.
How long are benefits available?
Approved benefits are typically active for a period of up to 12 months from the date of enrollment, unless specified otherwise under custom partner incubator arrangements. Startups can consult their success manager to extend services or transition to standard startup-friendly retainer packages.

StampMitra Startup Program is an independent initiative by StampMitra, a brand of Bani Global Industries LLP.

Startup benefits are offered solely under the StampMitra Startup Program.

StampMitra does not claim any endorsement, approval or affiliation with Startup India or any Government authority unless officially granted.

Eligibility, benefits and service credits are subject to verification and program terms.

Ready to build?

Get a free sandbox key and make your first verification call in about 5 minutes.