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Startup Audit Exemption Eligibility Checker

Find out whether your startup needs a statutory audit, tax audit, or both — based on entity type, turnover, and DPIIT recognition status.

Your startup details
₹0 Cr₹15 Cr
≤ 5% unlocks the ₹10 Cr threshold. Above 5% → ₹1 Cr threshold.
DPIIT-recognised startup?
Statutory audit (Companies Act)
✗ Mandatory
Section 139, Companies Act 2013

Mandatory for ALL companies regardless of turnover or size.

Tax audit (Section 44AB)
✓ Exempt
Section 44AB(a), Income Tax Act

Cash receipts/payments > 5% → standard ₹1 Cr threshold applies. Turnover ₹0.5 Cr is within limit.

Based on Companies Act 2013, LLP Act 2008, and Income Tax Act 1961 (Section 44AB) as amended for FY 2024-25. Thresholds may change — verify at incometax.gov.in. Consult a CA for entity-specific advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a private limited company always required to get a statutory audit?

Yes. Every company incorporated under the Companies Act 2013 must get its accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant, regardless of turnover or size. There is no turnover-based exemption for statutory audit for companies — the exemption only applies to the tax audit under the Income Tax Act.

What is the tax audit threshold for a startup with business income?

For businesses, tax audit under Section 44AB is mandatory if turnover exceeds ₹1 crore in a financial year. However, if cash receipts and cash payments are each below 5% of total receipts/payments, the threshold is raised to ₹10 crore.

Do DPIIT-recognised startups get any audit exemption?

DPIIT-recognised startups can self-certify compliance with 6 labour laws for up to 5 years from incorporation, removing mandatory inspection risk. There is no blanket exemption from statutory or tax audit solely due to DPIIT recognition — audit exemptions are governed by entity type and turnover.

What is the tax audit threshold for an LLP with professional income?

An LLP providing professional services must get a tax audit if gross receipts exceed ₹50 lakh. For non-professional LLPs, the ₹1 crore (or ₹10 crore for digital transactions) business threshold applies.

Does an LLP always need a statutory audit?

An LLP requires a statutory audit under the LLP Act only if its annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or the contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh. Below these thresholds, a statutory audit is not mandatory for LLPs (unlike companies).

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