WHAT IS UDYAM REGISTRATION:
* Any person who intends to establish a Micro, Small or Medium enterprise may file Udyam Registration online in the Udyam Registration portal, based on self-declaration with no requirement to upload documents, papers, certificates or proof.
* On registration, an enterprise (referred to as “Udyam” in the Udyam Registration portal) will be assigned a permanent identity number to be known as “‘Udyam Registration Number”.
* An e-certificate, namely, “Udyam Registration Certificate” shall be issued on completion of the registration process.
* This certificate will have a dynamic QR Code from which the web page on our Portal and details about the enterprise can be accessed.
WHAT IS A MICRO, SMALL OR MEDIUM ENTERPRISE?
MSME Classification as per the latest Notification dated 21st March 2025:
* A Micro Enterprise, where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed 2.50 Crores (two crore fifty lakh rupees) and turnover does not exceed 10 Crores (ten crore rupees);
*A Small enterprise, where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed 25 Crores (twenty-five crore rupees) and turnover does not exceed 100 crores (one hundred crore rupees); and
*A Medium enterprise, where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed 125 crores (one hundred twenty-five crore rupees) and turnover does not exceed 500 crores (five hundred crore rupees).
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
* Online, Paperless, and Self-Declaration: The process is entirely online, paperless, and based on self-declaration.
* Form Availability on Udyam Portal: The form is available only on the official Udyam Registration portal at https://udyamregistration.gov.in/
* No Fees: The UDYAM Registration is free of cost.
* Requirement of PAN and GSTIN: PAN and GSTIN are mandatory for registration as per the CGST Act 2017 and the Ministry of MSME Notification.
* Automatic Data Linking: Investment and turnover details are automatically fetched from government databases using PAN and GSTIN.
* No Document Uploads, Aadhaar-Based Verification: No documents are required; Aadhaar is sufficient for OTP-based verification.
* Aadhaar for Proprietor/Managing Partner/Karta: The Aadhaar number shall be of the proprietor in the case of a proprietorship firm, of the managing partner in the case of a partnership firm and of a Karta in the case of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF).
* GSTIN and PAN for Other Entities: In case of a Company or a Limited Liability Partnership or a Cooperative Society or a Society or a Trust, the organisation or its authorised signatory shall provide its GSTIN and PAN along with its Aadhaar number.
* Self-Declaration for Previous Years Without PAN: In case an enterprise is duly registered as an Udyam with PAN, any deficiency of information for previous years when it did not have PAN shall be filled up on self-declaration basis.
* Single Registration for Multiple Activities: No enterprise shall file more than one Udyam Registration. However, any number of activities including manufacturing or service or both may be specified or added in one Registration.
RENEWAL OF UDYAM REGISTRATION:
There will be no need for renewal of Registration.
BENEFITS OF UDYAM REGISTRATION:
Below are the key benefits which an UDYAM registered MSME may avail:
*Access to Government Schemes: MSMEs can avail subsidies, financial support, and other benefits under various government schemes.
* Easier Loans: Businesses can access loans with lower interest rates and collateral-free options.
* Protection Against Delayed Payments: Legal protection is provided to ensure timely payments from buyers.
* Subsidies and Discounts: MSMEs can receive subsidies for technology upgrades, trade fair participation, and discounts on utility bills like electricity and water.
* Tax and Regulatory Benefits: Tax exemptions and simplified compliance processes are available.
* Simplified Registration Process: The process is entirely online, paperless, and free of cost.
These benefits aim to empower MSMEs, making it easier for them to grow and contribute to the economy.
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