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Udyam (MSME) registration

Register your enterprise as an MSME on the free Udyam portal.

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1. Overview

Udyam registration identifies an enterprise as micro, small or medium. It is free, paperless and based on self-declaration with Aadhaar and PAN.

2. Applicability

Enterprises engaged in manufacturing or services, including traders for priority sector purposes.

3. Eligibility

Classification from 1 April 2025: micro up to Rs 2.5 crore investment and Rs 10 crore turnover; small up to Rs 25 crore and Rs 100 crore; medium up to Rs 125 crore and Rs 500 crore. Both tests must be met; export turnover is excluded.

4. Documents required

  • Aadhaar of the proprietor, managing partner or authorised signatory
  • PAN of the enterprise
  • GSTIN (where applicable)
  • Bank account details
  • Investment and turnover details (pulled from ITR and GST where available)

5. Step-by-step procedure

  1. Visit udyamregistration.gov.in and choose 'For New Entrepreneurs'.
  2. Enter Aadhaar and validate with OTP.
  3. Validate PAN; the portal fetches ITR and GST data.
  4. Fill enterprise details, units, NIC codes, investment and turnover.
  5. Submit with final OTP to receive the Udyam Registration Number.
  6. Download the Udyam certificate.

6. Government portal

Udyam Registration portal

7. Government fees

Free. There is no government fee.

8. Relevant Act and sections

Section 7 and Section 8, MSMED Act, 2006.

9. Applicable Rules

Ministry of MSME notifications on classification and Udyam registration.

10. Notifications and circulars

Ministry of MSME notification revising classification limits from 1 April 2025.

11. Time limits and due dates

No statutory deadline; update information when it changes.

See the due dates calendar

12. Common mistakes

  • Using private websites that charge fees
  • Wrong NIC codes
  • Including export turnover in turnover

13. FAQs

Is renewal required?

No renewal is required; keep details updated.

Can traders register?

Traders can register for priority sector lending benefits.

14. Downloadable checklist

Download checklist (PDF)

15. Last verified

Not yet verified by an ArthaKara reviewer.

Mandatory legal requirements
  • Accurate self-declaration
Recommended professional practices
  • Use the certificate to claim MSME payment protection (45-day rule)

Official sources

Information published by ArthaKara Consulting Services is intended for general educational and informational purposes. It is based on the statutory provisions and official information referenced on the respective page as of its stated verification date. Laws, rules, notifications and regulatory interpretations may change. Readers should independently verify the applicable provisions and seek professional advice before taking action. ArthaKara is an independent professional information and consulting platform and is not a government website or government-endorsed portal.