Free, instant MSME certificate — gateway to collateral-free loans and government tenders
Udyam registration is the government's registration for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It is done online on udyamregistration.gov.in, it is paperless, and the portal states that registration has zero cost and no fee. If a website asks you to pay for the registration itself, it is not the government.
You get an Udyam Registration Number, which starts with UDYAM and your state code, and a certificate. Banks, marketplaces and government buyers use that number to confirm that you are an MSME.
Registration is voluntary. Nothing in law punishes a business for not having it. You register because other things, such as MSME loans, certain scheme benefits and some fee concessions, depend on it.
Last reviewed against the official sources below on 22 October 2026.
Manufacturers, service providers and traders (retail and wholesale) who fit the MSME size limits and want to use MSME-linked benefits. A proprietorship, partnership, LLP, company or cooperative can all register.
If you plan to apply for an MSME loan or a scheme that asks for the Udyam number, or want to supply to government buyers who give MSMEs preference, register before the opportunity opens rather than after.
If you hold an old Udyog Aadhaar or EM-II registration and nothing newer, treat it as out of date and register afresh on Udyam.
Open the official portal
Go to udyamregistration.gov.in and choose new registration. Check that the address is the government site and that nothing asks for payment.
Verify Aadhaar
Enter the Aadhaar number of the proprietor, managing partner or authorised signatory and confirm it with the OTP sent to the linked mobile number.
Verify PAN
Enter the business PAN and the name and date of incorporation or birth as on the PAN. The portal checks these against government records.
Fill in the business details
Give the trade name, address, date the business started, bank details, the activity (manufacturing, services or trading), the NIC codes that describe it and the number of people employed.
Link GST and declare investment and turnover
Where the business has a GSTIN, the portal pulls turnover data from the government's records. Review every figure; it is your declaration, and you are responsible for it.
Submit and download the certificate
After final submission you receive the Udyam Registration Number and can download the certificate. Save both; you will be asked for them often.
The registration itself is an online form and finishes in one sitting if your Aadhaar, PAN, GSTIN and bank details match. Most delays come from names that differ across documents or an Aadhaar mobile number that no longer works. The certificate does not carry a renewal date, but you should update the portal when your details or size category change.
| Item | For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar number with linked mobile | The proprietor, managing partner or authorised signatory | The OTP goes to this number |
| PAN of the business | Every enterprise | Name must match PAN records |
| GSTIN | Businesses registered for GST | Turnover data is pulled from it |
| Bank account number and IFSC | Every enterprise | Use the business account |
| Address and date the business began | Every enterprise | Match your other registrations |
| NIC codes and activity type | Every enterprise | Pick the codes that really describe your work |
| Number of employees | Every enterprise | Declared by you |
| Udyam | DPIIT recognition | GST registration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Proves you are an MSME | Proves you are a startup | Tax registration for supplying goods and services |
| Issued by | Ministry of MSME | DPIIT | GST authorities |
| Mandatory? | No, voluntary | No, voluntary | Yes above the thresholds or in certain cases |
| Government fee | None | None | None to register |
| Useful for | MSME loans, scheme benefits, procurement preference | Startup schemes, state policies | Issuing tax invoices and claiming input tax credit |
Rules and portals change. Confirm fees and form versions on the official site before you pay or file.
Government Fees
Udyam Registration
Completely free on udyamregistration.gov.in; no agent or middleman needed
Professional Fees
Udyam registration assistance
We handle NIC code selection, category classification (Micro/Small/Medium), and instant certificate delivery
* Government fees may vary. GST applicable on professional fees. Final pricing confirmed after review.
Yes. The official portal says registration has zero cost and no fee, and it is done online without paper documents. Only pay for help if you actually want someone to do the form for you, and never for the registration itself.
From 1 April 2025, as published by the Ministry of MSME: micro up to 2.5 crore rupees investment and 10 crore rupees turnover, small up to 25 crore rupees and 100 crore rupees, medium up to 125 crore rupees and 500 crore rupees. You must meet both limits. Confirm on the portal, as limits can be revised.
No. You enter Aadhaar, PAN, GSTIN and bank details, and the portal verifies them against government records. Keep proofs ready in case a bank asks for them later.
Yes. Any form of business can register if it fits the size limits.
The certificate does not show an expiry date. You should update the portal when your details or size category change.
Udyog Aadhaar was the earlier MSME registration. Udyam replaced it. If you only hold an old registration, register again on Udyam.
No. It is voluntary, but loans, schemes and procurement preferences for MSMEs commonly ask for the Udyam number.
No. A single enterprise has one registration, and units that share a PAN are treated together for classification.
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