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MSME / Udyam Registration
Government recognition and benefits for micro, small & medium enterprises.
What is MSME / Udyam Registration?
Udyam Registration is the official government registration for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises based on investment and turnover criteria, unlocking access to priority-sector lending, subsidy schemes, and delayed-payment protection under the MSME Development Act, 2006.
Udyam registration is entirely online, self-declaration-based, and free of cost โ there is no document upload requirement in most cases, since the system pulls your PAN and GST-linked investment and turnover figures directly from government databases, which is also why keeping your PAN and GST filings current and accurate matters for maintaining the correct classification.
Classification thresholds (investment in plant & machinery/equipment, and annual turnover) are reviewed periodically by the government and can shift โ a business that graduates from Micro to Small, or from Small to Medium, is expected to update its Udyam classification accordingly rather than continuing to claim benefits under an outdated category.
Who Needs It
Types & Categories
Micro Enterprise
Investment up to โน2.5 crore and turnover up to โน10 crore.
Small Enterprise
Investment up to โน25 crore and turnover up to โน100 crore.
Medium Enterprise
Investment up to โน125 crore and turnover up to โน500 crore.
Key Benefits
Documents Required
- Aadhaar of the proprietor/authorised signatory
- PAN and GST registration of the business
- Business investment and turnover details
- Bank account details of the enterprise
- Details of business activity (NIC code) and number of employees
Our Process
Eligibility Classification
We classify your business as Micro, Small, or Medium based on investment/turnover criteria.
Data Verification
We verify that your PAN and GST-linked investment/turnover figures are accurate and current, since Udyam draws these automatically.
Online Registration
The Udyam registration is filed on the government portal with self-declared details.
Udyam Certificate
The Udyam Registration Certificate is issued instantly upon successful filing.
Ongoing Classification Review
We periodically review whether your growing investment/turnover has shifted you into a new category (Micro to Small, etc.) so your registration stays accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Udyam registration expire?
No fixed expiry, but your classification (Micro/Small/Medium) is reviewed based on updated turnover and investment figures over time, linked to your GST and IT filings.
Is there any fee for Udyam registration?
No โ Udyam registration is completely free of cost through the official government portal; be cautious of third-party sites charging a fee for what is a free government process.
Can a business be registered under more than one Udyam classification?
No โ a single enterprise (identified by PAN) holds one Udyam registration reflecting its current classification, which is updated as investment/turnover figures change rather than creating a new registration.
Do service businesses qualify, or only manufacturers?
Both โ Udyam registration covers manufacturing and service enterprises alike, using the same investment and turnover thresholds for classification.
What happens if I don't update my classification after growing?
Continuing to claim benefits under an outdated (lower) classification can create compliance issues if flagged during a scheme audit, so we recommend reviewing your classification periodically against current figures.
Did the classification limits change recently?
Yes โ effective 1 April 2025, the government revised the investment and turnover thresholds upward (investment limits roughly 2.5x, turnover limits roughly 2x the earlier figures) to let more businesses qualify for MSME benefits. Existing Udyam certificates remain valid without re-registration, though you should update your self-declared classification if the new thresholds shift your category.
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