MSME/Udyam Registration Online

Introduction

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a pivotal role in India’s economic growth. They employ over 11 crore (110 million) people, contribute approximately 29% to the country’s GDP, and account for nearly 50% of India’s total exports. Supporting MSMEs, therefore, is not merely about fostering a business category — it is about strengthening the backbone of the Indian economy and ensuring its continued vitality. 

What is Udyam Registration? 

Udyam Registration also known as MSME registration) is an initiative by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) designed to facilitate the online registration and certification of MSMEs. The program aims to simplify the registration process, making it easier for enterprises to gain official recognition and access to a range of government schemes, incentives, and support services. 

Get your Udyam Registration online with ease through DigiLawyer. Register now and take the first step toward official recognition and government support!

Who Needs (MSME) Udyam Registration Certificate? 

Udyam Registration (earlier known as Udyog Aadhaar) isn't just a checkbox for compliance—it’s a powerful tool for any small or medium business in India. Whether you’re running a side hustle, an early-stage startup, or a small factory, Udyam gives your business a legit identity in the government’s eyes and unlocks real, tangible benefits. 

Here’s who can benefit the most from Udyam Registration: 

1. Startups & New Businesses

Need a current bank account for your business or want to register for GST? Udyam Registration is often a basic requirement and helps establish your business identity. 

2. MSMEs Eyeing Government Tenders

Want to bid for government projects? Udyam Certification is a must to qualify and compete effectively in public procurement. 

3. Manufacturers & Traders

Udyam status helps you access schemes, subsidies, and compliance benefits, while also protecting your payments under the 45-day delayed payment rule. 

4. Service Providers & Freelancers

If you’re offering design, marketing, IT, or consultancy services, Udyam recognition boosts your legitimacy and enables easier access to government support. 

5. Loan Seekers & Finance Applicants

Planning to apply under schemes like PMEGP or Mudra Loan? Udyam Registration helps you qualify for subsidized interest rates and easy approvals. 

6. IP & Trademark Owners

MSMEs can claim up to 50% waiver on trademark registration fees, helping protect your brand affordably. 

7. Business Owners in Need of Ratings or Licenses

Udyam Registered firms can benefit from credit rating fee reversals and reduced government deposit requirements. 

8. Exhibitors & Exporters

Want to showcase your product at government-backed exhibitions or apply for export incentives? Udyam makes it easier to participate and qualify. 

In short, any business that is looking to work with the government or apply for MSME schemes or consider business loan should consider Udyam MSME registration. 

Benefits of Udyam Registration Certificate for MSMEs

Below are the key advantages of having a Udyam Registration Certificate for your MSME business.

1. Necessary for getting a Current bank Account for your Business 
2. Necessary for GST Registration 
3. Helps in Govt Tenders 
4. Udyam Certified MSMEs can avail 45 Days delayed Payment Rule 
5. Avail Loans under Govt Credit schemes like PMEGP or Mudra Loan 
6. MSME can get 50% of their trademark fee waived off 
7. Reversal of Credit Ratings Fee or Govt Deposits 
8. Participate in Govt Exhibitions and Fair etc 
9. Access to Govt Grant Programs 

Eligibility Criteria for Udyam Registration 

To be eligible for MSME (Udyam) registration in 2025, an enterprise must meet the following criteria:

• For manufacturing enterprises: Investment in plant and machinery or equipment. 
• For service enterprises: Annual turnover. 

This classification helps identify businesses that qualify as micro, small, or medium enterprises under the current MSME guidelines. 

Documents Required for MSME Registration

To register your business under the MSME category, certain documents are necessary. These documents are required to ensure a smooth and efficient registration process, allowing you to gain access to various government benefits and schemes designed for MSMEs.

1. Aadhaar Linked with your mobile number 
2. PAN Card Number 
3. GST Registration (Optional) 
4. Business Details
5. Investment & Turnover Info
6. Sales and Purchase Bill Copies
7. NIC Code

MSME Registration Fee

There is no government fee for MSME registration in India. The process is completely free of cost when done through the official Udyam Registration Portal. The entire process is online, and you do not need to pay any charges to the government for registering your business as an MSME.

If you choose to go with a consultant or DigiLawyer’s expert for the registration, you will need to pay a professional fee. This fee is for the assistance, not for the government registration itself.

Renewal of Udyam Registration

The Udyam Registration Certificate is valid for a lifetime and does not expire. There is no need for periodic renewal of the certificate itself.

However, you must update your business details (like turnover, GST, or ITR status) every year on the Udyam portal to keep your MSME status active and compliant with government rules

How to Apply for MSME (Udyam) Registration?

There are two main ways to apply for Udyam (MSME) Registration, depending on whether your business is new or already registered under the previous system.

• New Registration – for businesses that have never registered as an MSME before.
• Existing Businesses – for those who already have a registration under Udyog Aadhaar (UAM) or EM-II and need to update to the new Udyam system.

Process to Register Your New MSME Online via Udyam Portal

The registration process of MSME's is straightforward and fully online, designed to help businesses quickly get official recognition and access government support. Below are the simple steps to register your enterprise as an MSME:

1. Starting with the Registration 

• Go to the website https://udyamregistration.gov.in/Government-India/Ministry-MSME-registration.ht to start with UDYAM Registration Process. 
• Then you will see multiple registration options, here we are assuming you are first time applicant and you are applying as an Startup.
• Select the first option for New Entrepreneurs who are not Registered yet as MSME or those with EM-II and wait for registration page to load 

2. Entrepreneur’s Aadhaar Verification 

• Verify your Aadhaar with an OTP. 
•  Enter your Aadhaar Number and Name as per the Aadhaar Card, carefully read the requirements and accept the privacy policy statement and click on “Validate & Generate OTP” button 
•  Enter the OTP received and wait for the OTP get validated 

3. Entrepreneur’s PAN Verification

• You require four information to complete the PAN verification and move to next step 
• Select the organization type.. 
• Then enter proprietor’s PAN, Name and DOB/DOI as per PAN itself 

 Finally, accept the self-declaration and click on the “PAN Validate” 

4. ITR and GSTIN Confirmation

At this step, we are asked two questions related to ITR and GSTIN, and we have pick one of three options i.e YES, NO and an additional option is provided in case of GSTIN i.e Exempted 

• Have you filed for the ITR for Previous Year (PY) ITR?  
• Do you have GSTIN ? 

5. Udyam Registration Details

Proceed to fill in detailed information for the Udyam registration.

6. Entrepreneur’s Detail

• At this step, we will be entering below details about the entrepreneur like Name, Mobile Number and Email 
• Here on this step, you will be able to see Categorization of ownership of the MSME’s on the basis of %age Share/Member/Contribution of amount, please make sure to read through the table at least once 

7. Social Category

Select applicable social category i.e General, SC, ST and OBC 

8. Rest of the Question Include 

• Gender 
• Specially Abled Confirmation 
• Name of Enterprise 
• Plant/Unit Name 
• Location of the Plant(s)/Unit(s): Here we will have to enter the address of our current office location 
• Get Latitude and Longitude of the plant from entered address: You will get redirected to another screen showing a Map, there pin the exact location of your business 
• Previous EM-II/UAM Registration Number: We will pick N/A since we are registering as a new applicant 
• Status of the Enterprise, here we will be disclosing information like: 
  • Date of Incorporation 
  • Whether production/business commenced, pick Yes or No based on your applicability 
  • Date of commencement, enter date if you picked Yes on previous question 
• Bank Details: Enter your personal bank account details (here either of Savings or Current will work) 
• Major Activity of Unit: Pick whatever is applicable in your case (we basically have to pick between Manufacturing or Service) 
• National Industrial Classification (NIC) Code for Activities (You can enter multiple codes here):
  • Simply search the industry you operate in the search box, pick the applicable NIC Code OR 
  • You can pick NIC 2 Digit, NIC 4 Digit and NIC 5 Digit Code from given dropdown 
• Number of persons employed: Enter the persons you employ by their gender 

Note:- Founders are to be included in employee as well 

• Accept the self-declaration 
• Investment in Plant and Machinery Disclosure: Here, we will ask to provide disclose investments made for plant and machinery like 
  • WDV 
  • Value excluding cost incurred on pollution control 
  • Net Investment in Plant and Machinery 

Note :- If you don’t know the values required to be input, simply enter 0 in each field and proceed to next step 

Turnover details are optional as well, this field will auto-populate in case you have filed for an ITR before 

Other Registration Confirmations 

At this step we will be asked whether we would like to be registered on other Govt. portals or not like 

• GeM: An online marketplace where from where govt makes its purchases directly from MSMEs 
• TReDS: Access to Invoice Discounting and access to working capital 
• NCS 
• NSIC B2B 
• Free .IN Domain and a business email id confirmation 
• DIC (District Industries Centre) confirmation: Pick the applicable DIC 

Now a click on “Submit & Get Final OTP” to confirm the application, on successful OTP verification you will view a confirmation screen along with your UDYAM Registration Number. 

Here, you can click on the “Print Certificate” to generate your digital UDYAM certificate 

How Can DigiLawyer Help with Udyam Registration?

DigiLawyer offers a fast, reliable, and 100% online MSME/Udyam Registration service, helping your business get officially recognized under the Government of India’s Ministry of MSME. Our expert team guides you through the entire process, ensuring quick and hassle-free registration.

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