Udyam (MSME) Registration
Udyam is the government's MSME registration, based on your investment in plant and machinery and your turnover. It replaced the old Udyog Aadhaar system and is entirely online and Aadhaar-based.
- Issued by
- Ministry of MSME (Udyam portal)
- Typical time
- Same day — the certificate is generated immediately
- Government fee
- None. Udyam registration is free on the government portal
- Validity
- Permanent, with details auto-updated from your PAN and GST filings
Who needs it
Any micro, small or medium business that wants MSME benefits — the 45-day payment rule against large buyers, collateral-free lending under CGTMSE, subsidies on certifications, and preference in government tenders.
Documents required
- Aadhaar of the proprietor, partner or director
- PAN of the business
- GSTIN, where registered
- Bank account details
- Basic investment and turnover figures
How it works
- 1
Confirm your category
Micro, small or medium is decided by investment and turnover together. Getting the category right matters, because benefits differ.
- 2
File on the Udyam portal
Completed against your Aadhaar, with PAN and GST auto-verified by the portal.
- 3
Certificate issued
The Udyam certificate with its permanent registration number is generated the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Is Udyam registration really free?
Yes — the government charges nothing, and the portal says so plainly. Sites charging a 'government fee' for Udyam are charging you for their own service. We are upfront that this is a free filing; we charge only if you want us to handle it.
What is the biggest benefit for an exporter?
The 45-day payment rule. A buyer must pay a registered MSME within 45 days, and cannot claim the expense as a deduction if they do not — which is real leverage against slow-paying large customers.
Do I need to renew it?
No. Udyam registration is permanent, and turnover and investment figures update automatically from your PAN and GST data.
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