Udyam Registration: Eligibility, Requirements and Online Process

What is Udyam registration?

Udyam Registration is the Ministry of MSME’s registration system for identifying eligible enterprises as micro, small or medium businesses in India. It replaced the earlier Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) system.

For business owners, the main steps are checking eligibility, preparing the required information and completing the application on the official government portal. The sections below explain each stage.

For a short explanation of the terminology, see the meaning of Udyam Registration.

What are the benefits of Udyam Registration?

Udyam Registration provides recognised proof of an enterprise’s MSME status. It can help eligible businesses access financial support, procurement opportunities and other schemes, subject to their individual conditions.

Access to eligible credit schemes

Registered businesses may qualify for MSME lending and credit-guarantee schemes. For example, CGTMSE provides guarantee support to eligible lending institutions for qualifying credit facilities. Registration does not guarantee loan approval, collateral-free borrowing or a particular interest rate.

Delayed-payment protection for eligible businesses

Eligible micro and small manufacturing and service enterprises can use the delayed-payment provisions under the MSMED Act. An agreed payment period cannot exceed 45 days. These provisions do not apply to medium enterprises or trading activities under NIC codes 45, 46 and 47.

Government procurement opportunities

Eligible micro and small enterprises may access procurement benefits under applicable government schemes. Conditions differ by scheme, enterprise activity and procurement requirement.

Scheme-specific support

Some businesses may qualify for other central or state support programmes. Check each scheme’s eligibility, application process and current availability.

The Udyam Registration does not automatically provide a general income-tax exemption, subsidy or electricity concession.

Udyam Registration fees, certificate and renewal

Udyam Registration is free through the official government portal. After successful registration, an enterprise receives a permanent Udyam Registration Number and an electronic certificate that identifies its MSME status.

Accessing your certificate

The Udyam Registration Certificate includes a dynamic QR code linked to the enterprise’s information on the government portal. You can access and print the certificate through the portal’s certificate service.

Renewal and updates

Udyam Registration does not require periodic renewal. However, businesses must keep their registration information current and meet applicable updating requirements. Changes to the enterprise’s classification can affect eligibility for particular schemes.

Who is eligible for Udyam registration?

A business must meet the applicable MSME classification criteria to register under Udyam. Classification considers investment in plant and machinery or equipment together with annual turnover.

The following limits apply from 1 April 2025:

Both limits matter. A business cannot qualify for a category by meeting only its investment limit or only its turnover limit.

The examples below show why investment and turnover must be checked together:

A business can move into a higher category even when only one of the two figures exceeds its current category’s ceiling. These examples assume the figures have been calculated under the applicable MSME classification rules.

Eligible business structures include proprietorships, partnerships, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), companies, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), cooperative societies, societies and trusts.

Check the official Udyam eligibility and classification rules before applying.

What documents and information are required for Udyam Registration?

Udyam Registration does not require applicants to upload supporting documents. However, you need the relevant identity and business details to complete the application.

Keep the following information ready:

Whose Aadhaar is required?

• Proprietorship: The proprietor’s Aadhaar.

• Partnership: The managing partner’s Aadhaar.

• HUF: The karta’s Aadhaar.

• Company, LLP, cooperative society, society or trust: The relevant authorised signatory’s Aadhaar, alongside the organisation’s PAN and GSTIN where applicable.

The name entered for Aadhaar verification should match the person’s Aadhaar record.

Refer to the official application form for the requirements applicable to your organisation.

How to apply for Udyam Registration online

Apply through the official Udyam Registration portal. Use the option appropriate to your registration status.

Step 1: Select the new-registration option

If your enterprise is applying for the first time, select the option for new entrepreneurs who have not registered as an MSME.

Step 2: Complete Aadhaar verification

Enter the relevant Aadhaar number and the person’s name as recorded in Aadhaar. Complete the consent and verification steps shown on the portal.

Step 3: Verify PAN details

Select the organisation type and provide the requested PAN details. Check the information returned during verification before continuing.

Step 4: Enter enterprise information

Complete the enterprise information requested by the form, including:

• Business name and organisation details.

• Official business address and plant/unit locations.

• Bank account number and IFSC.

• Relevant business dates and employment information.

Review any details retrieved from linked government records. Before continuing, check that the information describes the enterprise being registered and that the bank and address details have been entered correctly.

Step 5: Add business activities

Select the NIC codes that describe the activities your enterprise actually carries out. NIC stands for National Industrial Classification.

Start with what the business does—for example, manufacturing a product, selling goods or providing a service—and use the portal’s NIC-code guidance to identify the relevant entries.

If your enterprise carries out more than one activity, include the applicable activities in the same registration rather than creating a separate registration for each one.

Step 6: Review and submit

Before submitting, check:

• The organisation type and PAN details.

• The enterprise name, contact details and addresses.

• The bank account number and IFSC.

• The business activities and NIC codes selected.

• The financial information and declarations requested by the form.

Correct any errors, then complete the required declarations and final verification instructions shown on the portal.

Step 7: Access your registration details

If you use TallyPrime, you can record your enterprise type and Udyam Registration Number in your company details and print the information on relevant business documents. This helps communicate your MSME status to customers. See TallyHelp’s guidance on setting up and using Udyam details in TallyPrime.

Before you apply

Check your enterprise’s eligibility, prepare accurate identity and business details, and apply through the official Udyam portal. Before relying on a loan, subsidy or procurement benefit, check the separate conditions of the relevant scheme.

Official references

• Udyam eligibility and registration rules

• Official Udyam application

• Udyam sample application form