MSME Registration Online: Apply Through Udyam

MSME registration is how a business in India gets recognised as a Micro, Small or Medium Enterprise. Since 1 July 2020 it is done in one way only: through Udyam Registration on the Ministry of MSME’s portal. The older routes, EM-II and Udyog Aadhaar, are closed. If you are looking to register an MSME, you are looking for Udyam Registration.

Please note: this website is run by Provelty Enterprises, a private consultancy. We are not affiliated with the Government of India. The official portal is udyamregistration.gov.in and it charges no fee. Our charges are for filing assistance only.

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Who can apply for MSME registration

Any business that makes goods or provides services can apply, whatever its size at the start. That includes:

• Proprietorships, including home-based and one-person businesses
• Partnership firms and LLPs
• Private limited and public limited companies
• Hindu Undivided Families, co-operative societies, trusts and self-help groups
• Retail and wholesale traders, who were added in July 2021 for priority sector lending

A business is registered once against its PAN. One enterprise cannot hold two Udyam Registrations, but it can list any number of activities and units under the same one. See which business activities are not eligible before you apply.

MSME classification: Micro, Small or Medium

You do not choose the category. The portal works it out from investment in plant and machinery or equipment and from annual turnover. These are the limits in force from 1 April 2025:

Category	Investment up to	Turnover up to
Micro	₹2.5 crore	₹10 crore
Small	₹25 crore	₹100 crore
Medium	₹125 crore	₹500 crore

An enterprise has to be within both limits of a category. Export turnover is left out when turnover is counted. The classification section on our homepage has the details.

Details needed for MSME registration

The process is paperless. Nothing is uploaded, but these details have to be correct:

• Aadhaar number of the proprietor, managing partner, karta or authorised signatory, linked to a working mobile number
• PAN of the enterprise, or of the proprietor for a proprietorship
• GSTIN, where the business is required to have one under GST law
• Business name, address and the address of each unit
• Bank account number and IFSC
• Main activity and NIC code. Use our NIC code finder to pick the right one
• Number of employees, and investment and turnover figures

How to apply for MSME registration online

1. Aadhaar verification. The owner’s Aadhaar number and name are entered and confirmed with an OTP.
2. PAN verification. The portal checks the PAN and pulls earlier return and GST data where it exists.
3. Business details. Name, type of organisation, addresses, bank account, activity and NIC codes, employees.
4. Investment and turnover. These decide the Micro, Small or Medium category.
5. Final OTP and submission. The Udyam Registration Number is issued, followed by the certificate.

You can do all of this yourself on the government portal at no cost. If you would rather have it checked and filed for you, fill in the short form on our homepage and our team takes it from there. Most certificates are ready in 1 to 2 working days.

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After registration: your MSME certificate

The Udyam certificate is your MSME certificate. It carries a permanent registration number and a QR code, and it does not expire. What you may need later:

• A fresh copy of the PDF: Udyam certificate download
• A change of name, address, activity or bank details: Udyam update
• A lost registration number: Forgot Udyam number

What MSME registration gives a business

Registration itself does not hand out money. It makes the business eligible for things that are otherwise closed to it: collateral-free loans under credit guarantee cover, priority sector lending, protection against delayed payments under the MSMED Act, relaxations in government tenders and a number of central and state subsidies. Our guide to the benefits of MSME registration goes through each one.

MSME registration questions

Is MSME registration the same as Udyam Registration?

Yes. Since 1 July 2020, MSME registration in India is done only through Udyam Registration. The Udyam certificate is the MSME certificate.

Is there a government fee for MSME registration?

No. The government portal does not charge any fee for Udyam Registration. A private consultancy such as ours charges only for its own filing assistance.

Can a trader or a shop get MSME registration?

Yes. Retail and wholesale traders have been allowed to register on the Udyam portal since July 2021. Their benefit is limited to priority sector lending.

Is GST registration needed for MSME registration?

Only if the business is required to have GST under the GST law. Enterprises that are exempt from GST can register without a GSTIN.

How long is an MSME certificate valid?

It has no expiry date and does not need renewal. The details should be kept up to date when the business changes.