Udyam (MSME) Registration Online in India

MSME registration is available to manufacturing and service enterprises that fall within the prescribed investment and turnover limits. Both new and existing businesses can register through Udyam, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.

Business Structures Eligible for MSME Registration

Most common business structures can obtain Udyam Registration, provided they stay within the MSME limits:

Note: The Udyam portal also recognizes other organization types, including Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), cooperative societies, public limited companies, and self-help groups, subject to the MSME classification criteria.

MSME Classification: Investment and Turnover Limits (Revised 2025)

From April 1, 2025, an enterprise is classified as micro, small, or medium based on the following composite investment and turnover limits:

Export turnover is not counted when calculating turnover for classification. The value of exports of goods or services is excluded, so an enterprise is classified on its net domestic turnover alone. This means that exporters can grow their overseas sales without it pushing them into a higher MSME category.

Note: MSME classification is based on both investment and turnover. An enterprise moves to a higher category if it exceeds the limit for either criterion. It moves to a lower category only when it falls below the limits for both criteria.

Udyam Registration is largely paperless. The Udyam portal fetches investment and turnover details from PAN-linked income-tax and GST records, so financial statements generally do not need to be uploaded.

Keep the following ready:

• Aadhaar Card of the proprietor, managing partner, karta, or authorized signatory, as applicable, for OTP authentication.
• PAN Card of the enterprise, or the proprietor for a sole proprietorship.
• GSTIN, where GST registration is required.
• Bank account number and IFSC.
• Business details like principal activity, NIC code(s), address, commencement date, and number of employees.

Note: You may also keep your Certificate of Incorporation or partnership deed for reference, but these documents are not generally uploaded during Udyam Registration.

The procedure to complete your MSME (Udyam) registration online is as follows:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the official MSME Registration website at udyamregistration.gov.in and click on “For New Entrepreneurs Who Are Not Registered Yet as an MSME”.
2. Enter Aadhaar Number: Provide your Aadhaar number and click on "Validate & Generate OTP."
3. Verify with OTP: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number to authenticate.
4. Validate PAN: Select the type of organization and enter the enterprise's PAN. The portal validates it and automatically fetches your income tax (ITR) and investment data.
5. Enter GSTIN: Provide the GSTIN if GST registration is required (in general, the threshold is ₹40 lakh for goods and ₹20 lakh for services). The portal uses linked GST data to determine turnover.
6. Fill in enterprise details: Enter the enterprise name, location(s) of the plant or unit, official address, commencement date, and bank account details (account number and IFSC).
7. Specify business activity: Select whether the enterprise is engaged in manufacturing or services, add the relevant NIC code(s), and state the number of people employed.
8. Confirm investment and turnover: Review the investment and turnover figures fetched from linked government records. Eligible new enterprises without prior filings can provide self-declared figures as permitted.
9. Submit and download the certificate: Complete the declaration and final OTP verification. Once approved, you receive a permanent Udyam Registration Number (URN) and can download the Udyam Registration Certificate. The certificate does not require annual renewal.

Udyam registration is usually completed the same day. When the Aadhaar, PAN, and GST details validate correctly, the URN and certificate are generally issued instantly on submission. However, it may take 1–2 working days if any detail needs manual verification.

MSME Registration Fees

Udyam Registration is free to apply on the official government portal, with no government fee for obtaining the Udyam Registration Number or certificate. You pay only if you choose optional professional assistance for selecting the appropriate NIC codes, reviewing eligibility, and completing the application.

RegisterKaro helps you complete the application correctly by checking your MSME classification, NIC codes, PAN, ITR, and GST details for consistency. Its service fee starts at ₹1,999, with the applicable charges quoted upfront.

The Udyam Registration Certificate is the official proof of an enterprise's MSME registration. This paperless e-certificate:

• Carries a unique URN dynamic QR code linked to the enterprise's registration details.
• Records the enterprise's MSME classification and principal activity.
• Has lifetime validity without renewal.
• Can be used to establish MSME status when applying for eligible schemes, subsidies, credit, and government procurement benefits.

Udyam Registration is generally generated after successful submission, so you can verify your registration, download the certificate, or retrieve your registration number through the official portal.

Steps To Download Your Udyam Certificate

• Visit udyamregistration.gov.in and open the “Print / Verify” menu.
• Select “Print Udyam Certificate.”
• Enter your Udyam Registration Number (URN) and complete OTP verification using your registered mobile number.
• Download the Udyam Registration Certificate as a PDF.

Process To Verify Your Udyam Registration Number

• Open “Print / Verify” and select “Verify Udyam Registration Number.”
• Enter your URN and captcha to view the registration details and verify the registration.

What to Do If You Have Forgotten Your URN

If you have forgotten your URN, you can retrieve it through the Udyam portal:

1. Open udyamregistration.gov.in, go to Print / Verify, and select Forgot Udyam/UAM No.
2. Choose whether to receive the OTP on your registered mobile number or email address.
3. Enter the required details and select Validate & Generate OTP.
4. Enter the OTP to verify your identity.
5. Once verified, your Udyam Registration Number will be displayed and sent to your registered contact details. You can then use it to access or print your Udyam certificate.

Udyam Registration can give eligible enterprises access to credit support, delayed-payment protection, government procurement benefits, and various MSME schemes:

• Collateral-free credit: Eligible micro and small enterprises can obtain loans backed by CGTMSE credit guarantees, subject to the scheme and lender's conditions. The CGTMSE guarantee ceiling has been raised to ₹10 crore, widening the size of loans that can be covered without collateral.
• Priority-sector lending: MSME credit falls within the banking sector's priority-sector lending framework, which can improve access to formal business credit.
• Protection against delayed payments: Buyers must pay registered micro and small enterprises within the period prescribed under the MSMED Act, generally 15 days without a written agreement or up to 45 days with one. Delayed payments can attract statutory interest, and eligible disputes can be taken to the MSME Samadhaan mechanism.
• Technology and quality support: Eligible MSMEs can access government schemes supporting technology upgradation, ZED certification, lean manufacturing, design, and other competitiveness initiatives. Capital subsidy under technology-upgradation schemes is available only to eligible enterprises in notified sectors, not to every registered MSME.
• Lower-cost IP protection: Eligible MSMEs can receive fee concessions and other support for intellectual-property protection under relevant government schemes.
• Government procurement benefits: Registered MSEs can participate in government procurement with benefits such as earnest-money exemption and relaxation of prior experience and turnover requirements. The Public Procurement Policy sets a 25% annual procurement target from MSEs for covered central ministries, departments, and CPSEs. Within this 25% target, 4% is reserved for SC/ST-owned MSEs and 3% for women-owned MSEs.

Udyam Registration does not itself provide an income-tax exemption. Its main financial advantages include stronger protection against delayed payments and access to eligible credit, procurement, and government support schemes:

• Delayed payment tax implications: For purchases from a registered micro or small enterprise, buyers generally cannot claim an income-tax deduction for amounts paid beyond the MSMED Act's prescribed time limit. This rule was introduced as Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (applicable from AY 2024-25) and continues under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
• Early payment through TReDS: A registered micro or small enterprise can register on the TReDS (Trade Receivables Discounting System) platform to discount its unpaid invoices and receive payment from financiers before the buyer pays, helping improve cash flow.
• State-level concessions: States may offer benefits such as electricity concessions, stamp-duty relief, or other incentives to eligible Udyam-registered enterprises, subject to local rules.
• Keep financial records updated: Since investment and turnover data are linked to government records, keep your GST registration and ITR filing accurate and up to date.

Note: Udyam Registration does not automatically make a business eligible for every MSME scheme. Benefits such as credit guarantees, subsidies, and state concessions depend on the specific scheme and its eligibility conditions.

Udyam Registration does not require renewal, but you should keep your enterprise information and linked records up to date:

• Update business details: Update the Udyam record when relevant details such as the business activity, address, or ownership change.
• Monitor your MSME classification: Changes in investment or turnover may move your enterprise to a higher MSME category. If this happens, the enterprise can continue receiving the benefits of its previous category for three years from the date of such upward reclassification.
• Keep your URN accessible: Your Udyam Registration Number may be required for eligible loan, subsidy, tender, and scheme applications.
• Register on GeM: If you want to participate in government procurement, complete the required GeM registration separately.
• Use MSME Samadhaan for eligible delayed payments: A registered micro or small enterprise can approach the MSME Samadhaan mechanism for qualifying delayed-payment disputes.
• Maintain other registrations separately: GST, professional tax, labor registrations, and sector-specific licenses have their own compliance requirements and are not covered by Udyam Registration.

Udyam Registration is straightforward, but a few recurring issues can cause validation errors, incorrect classification, or difficulty accessing eligible benefits. Here are the common problems and how to avoid them:

• Aadhaar OTP not received: The Aadhaar-linked mobile number must be active to complete OTP authentication. Verify the number with Aadhaar before starting the application.
• PAN validation failure: Make sure the PAN details match the Income Tax records. Correct any mismatch before submitting the Udyam application.
• Incorrect investment or turnover data: Udyam uses linked Income Tax and GST records where available. Keep your ITR and GST filings accurate and up to date.
• Confusion about GSTIN: GSTIN is required where GST registration is legally required. Businesses that are not required to register under GST can proceed without it.
• Wrong NIC code: Select NIC code(s) that accurately describe your actual business activities. Incorrect classification can affect eligibility for certain schemes or procurement benefits.
• Duplicate Udyam registrations: An enterprise should have one Udyam Registration. Multiple business activities can be added under the same registration instead of creating another URN.
• Old Udyog Aadhaar registration: Existing Udyog Aadhaar/UAM registrations should be migrated or registered under the current Udyam system to obtain the Udyam registration.
• No PAN or GST for informal micro enterprises: Eligible informal micro enterprises can use the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP) through designated agencies for formalization.
• Outdated business details: Udyam Registration does not require annual renewal, but enterprises should update the details and keep their linked ITR and GST records accurate when information changes.