MSME Registration Guide
Step-by-step Udyam registration guide, classification criteria, and key MSME benefits.
MSME Registration Guide
Step-by-step Udyam registration guide, classification criteria, and key MSME benefits.
Micro
Investment: Up to ₹1 crore
Turnover: Up to ₹5 crore
Small
Investment: ₹1 crore – ₹10 crore
Turnover: ₹5 crore – ₹50 crore
Medium
Investment: ₹10 crore – ₹50 crore
Turnover: ₹50 crore – ₹250 crore
1
Visit Udyam Portal
Go to udyamregistration.gov.in — the official, free portal for MSME registration in India.
2
Login with Aadhaar
Use your Aadhaar number and mobile OTP for authentication. For companies/LLPs, the authorised signatory's Aadhaar is required.
3
Fill Business Details
Enter name of enterprise, type (proprietorship, partnership, LLP, Pvt Ltd, etc.), bank account details, and NIC activity code.
4
Self-declare Investment & Turnover
Provide investment in plant/machinery and annual turnover figures. No documents are needed — it's fully self-declaration based.
5
Submit & Get Udyam Certificate
On successful submission, a Udyam Registration Number (URN) is generated instantly. The certificate is emailed with a QR code.
Priority sector lending — banks must lend to MSMEs at preferential rates
CGTMSE collateral-free loans up to ₹2 crore
1% interest rate subvention on incremental credit (ECLGS scheme)
50% subsidy on ISO certification charges
Protection against delayed payments (MSME Samadhaan portal)
Government procurement preference — 25% procurement from MSMEs
Subsidised electricity tariff (varies by state)
Exemption from certain direct tax provisions under Section 44AD
Udyam registration is completely free. Beware of third-party websites charging fees for "assisted registration" — the official portal at udyamregistration.gov.in is the only valid source.
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