Individuals applying for this scheme must be over the age of 18 years. Company type: To apply under this scheme, a company should be a partnership or a private limited firm. Annual turnover: To be eligible under this scheme, a company should not have a yearly turnover of more than Rs. 25 crore.Post getting recognition a Startup may apply for Tax exemption under section 80 IAC of the Income Tax Act. Post getting clearance for Tax exemption, the Startup can avail tax holiday for 3 consecutive financial years out of its first ten years since incorporation.