{"id":2732,"date":"2024-06-14T14:34:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T14:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/?p=2732"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:57:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:57:21","slug":"registration-for-msme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/registration-for-msme\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration for MSMEs: A Complete Guide (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The MSME sector is one of the main pillars of the Indian economy thanks to its unprecedented contribution toward GDP. Often acknowledged as SSI i.e. Small Scale Industries, most MSMEs experience financial and resource shortages which ultimately impact their production capabilities. The impetus they need to thrive is mostly missing owing to a lack of support from higher authorities and banks. To curb this serious concern, the Indian government rolled out a voluntary certification scheme viz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/services\/msme-registration\"><strong>MSME registration<\/strong><\/a> (now known as Udyam Registration) in 2006. Falling under the MSME Act 2006, this registration spans small and financially aggrieved facilities seeking growth opportunities and constant support. This registration for MSMEs came as a boon since it offers valuable benefits, including access to government tenders, fee exemption on trademarks, easy credits, etc. With that being said, let\u2019s delve into the key aspects of MSME registration, its process, paperwork, and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/registration-for-msme\/#An_Overview_of_MSME_Classification\" >An Overview of MSME Classification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/registration-for-msme\/#Understanding_the_eligibility_of_Udyam_Registration_for_MSMEs\" >Understanding the eligibility of Udyam Registration for MSMEs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/registration-for-msme\/#Documents_concerning_Udyam_Registration_for_MSMEs\" >Documents concerning Udyam Registration for MSMEs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/registration-for-msme\/#How_to_secure_Udyam_Registration_for_MSMEs\" >How to secure Udyam Registration for MSMEs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/registration-for-msme\/#How_to_check_MSME_Registration_Status\" >How to check MSME Registration Status?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/registration-for-msme\/#How_to_download_the_MSME_Registration_Certificate\" >How to download the MSME Registration Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/registration-for-msme\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_MSME_Classification\"><\/span>An Overview of MSME Classification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you apply for the MSME registration, gauge whether or not you fall under the MSME Act 2006 and are eligible to be recognized as MSME:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two parameters used to define which entity is eligible to be called an MSME. These include investment and annual turnover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The investment refers to the amount spent on making a facility operational. The investment includes expenses concerning machine procurement and resources. The annual turnover, as the name suggests, is the amount of money generated in 12 months after selling the products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below reflects the revised MSME classification, showing the eligibility criteria to register as an MSME.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Revised MSME Classification<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Criteria<\/td><td>Micro entities<\/td><td>Small Entities<\/td><td>Medium Entities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Investment &amp; Annual Turnover<\/td><td>&lt; Rs.1 crore &amp; &lt; Rs.5 crore<\/td><td>&lt; Rs.10 crore &amp; &lt; Rs.50 crore<\/td><td>&lt; Rs.50 crore &amp; &lt; Rs.250 crore<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Udyam registration for MSMEs: Underscoring Key Benefits\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Security against the payment default, occurring primarily from the vendors\u2019 end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discount on electrical bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax exemptions with minimal direct taxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost waiver on the IPR application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to government e-tenders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to government schemes including Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme, Protection against delayed payments, Credit Guarantee Scheme, and Public Procurement Policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No more hassle to qualify for priority sector lending from banks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to international trade fair with cost-waiver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_eligibility_of_Udyam_Registration_for_MSMEs\"><\/span>Understanding the eligibility of Udyam Registration for MSMEs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Udyam is available to registered entities that align with the MSME classification and belong to the manufacturing, service, and retail sectors. Legally, the following are eligible for Udyam registration after ensuring adherence to the classification cited under the MSME Act 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals, startups, business owners, and entrepreneurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-operative societies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private and public limited companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sole proprietorship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trusts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self Help Groups (SHGs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnership firm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_concerning_Udyam_Registration_for_MSMEs\"><\/span>Documents concerning Udyam Registration for MSMEs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As such you do not need to arrange a myriad of paperwork to apply for MSME registration. Dossiers like company registration, SSI permit, Aadhaar, and PAN will be enough to make the cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Udyam Portal<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udyamassist.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> is integrated with the tax authority and GST database. Once you apply for the registration, the portal automatically fetches the required details, including turnover and investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_secure_Udyam_Registration_for_MSMEs\"><\/span>How to secure Udyam Registration for MSMEs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MSME registration can be applied and secured online on the portal viz. Udyam Registration. There are two categories (shown below) under which you can apply for the MSME registration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Entrepreneurs with EM-II or those who have yet to secure the MSME registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For UAM registration holders via Assisted filing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>For Entrepreneurs with EM-II or those who have yet to secure the MSME registration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Head to the Udyam Registration Portal and select option viz. \u201cFor New Entrepreneurs who are not Registered yet as MSME or those with EM-II\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: On the following window, enter details like Aadhaar number, and name, and then tap on the OTP button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Enter the OTP to verify and head to the PAN verification window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Select the entity type, enter the PAN detail, and hit the tab viz. \u201cValidate PAN\u201d button. The portal shall automatically align with concerned databases to fetch and gauge the entered details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Post PAN verification, you will get the access to application form wherein you must enter the required details concerning yourself and your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5: Provide the details concerning yearly turnover and investment made. Confirm the declaration and finally hit the tab viz. Submit and Get the Final OTP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>For UAM registration holders via Assisted filing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: The UAM registration holder must click the tab viz. \u201cFor those having registration as UAM\u201d or \u201cFor those already having registration as UAM through Assisted filing\u201d on the home page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Enter the UAM number and undergo OTP verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Fill out the registration form as advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>After verifying the details, the authority shall grant the certification on the portal in the downloadable form. The certification shall entail a QR code and a 19-digit number, which authorities can access to fetch the company\u2019s details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_MSME_Registration_Status\"><\/span>How to check MSME Registration Status?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the steps below to gauge the MSME Registration Status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head to the Udyam portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on the option called&nbsp; \u2018Print\/Verify\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the option viz. \u2018Verify Udyam Registration Number\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the reference number followed by the captcha and then tap on the Verify tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_download_the_MSME_Registration_Certificate\"><\/span>How to download the MSME Registration Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a>You can go through the following steps to download the MSME registration from the Udyam portal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head to the Udyam portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u2018Print\/Verify &gt; \u2018Print Udyam Certificate\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide the Udyam registration number followed by the phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the OTP option and tap the \u2018Validate &amp; Generate OTP\u2019 button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the received OTP to complete the verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relogin to the portal and download the certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Albeit Udyam registration for MSMEs is not mandatory, it can help them secure endless benefits that ultimately fuel growth. Small-scale industries make a significant contribution to the nation\u2019s economy, and yet they are bound to face numerous obstacles ranging from financial crunches to scarcity of resources. With the launch of this certification scheme, the Indian government strives to provide these industries with the necessary support and scheme so that they can continue to operate and embrace growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Our Article:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/how-to-register-a-company-in-japan\/\">How To Register A Company In Japan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MSME sector is one of the main pillars of the Indian economy thanks to its unprecedented contribution toward GDP. Often acknowledged as SSI i.e. Small Scale Industries, most MSMEs experience financial and resource shortages which ultimately impact their production capabilities. 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