MSME Certificate Registration

While MSME registration is not mandatory, it is recommended as it offers several advantages in terms of business finance, loans, credit eligibility, and taxation. The government has disbursed a total of Rs.9.5 trillion in loans to MSMEs in FY21, which is a 40% increase from FY20. Additionally, various government schemes and policies are in place to support the growth and development of MSMEs in India.

Eligibility Criteria for MSME Registration

An enterprise's classification as a micro, small, or medium enterprise shall be based on the following criteria:

Benefits of MSME Registration Certificate

1. Tariff, tax, and capital subsidies
2. Low-interest business loans
3. Easy approvals, registrations, and licenses
4. 15% subsidy on automatic machines with bank loans

1. Compensation for ISO certificate expenditure
2. Access to government tenders
3. Exemption under Direct Tax Laws

How to Register for an MSME Certificate?

The MSME registration process is free, completely paperless, and based on self-declaration. To register for Udyam, the required form is available on the Udyam Registration portal. No additional documents or proof are required to register an MSME, and only an Aadhaar Number is sufficient for registration. Investment and turnover details linked to PAN and GST will be automatically extracted from government databases. You may keep copies of your PAN card, Aadhar card, Bank account details, and complete postal address (including district and pin code) handy.

If an enterprise already has EM-II, UAM registration, or any other registration issued by any authority under the Ministry of MSME, it must re-register. Each enterprise is allowed only one Udyam Registration, but they can add multiple activities, including manufacturing or services, in a single registration.

To download an MSME Certificate online, an enterprise can register under the MSME Act by applying through the government portal. Upon successful registration, the Ministry of MSME issues an MSME certificate, also known as an Udyam or Udyog Aadhaar Certificate, with lifetime validity. Follow these simple steps to download the certificate from the Udyam Registration website:

Step 1: Go to the Udyam link https://udyamregistration.gov.in/Government-India/Ministry-MSME-registration.htm

Step 2: On the top right corner of the webpage, select the Print/Verify drop-down menu.

Step 3: Choose the option ‘Print Udyam Certificate’ from the menu. This will take you to the Udyami Login page.

Step 4: Enter your 16-digit Udyam Registration Number (format: UDYAM-XX-00-0000000) and the mobile number filled in the MSME registration application on the login page.

Step 5: Select an OTP option convenient for you and click on ‘Validate & Generate OTP.’ You can get OTP on mobile or email as per the application details.

Step 6: Enter the received OTP and click on ‘Validate OTP & Print.’ The Udyog Aadhaar Certificate data will appear on the home screen.

Step 7: To get a certified copy, select ‘Print’ or ‘Print with Annexure’ from the top center of the page.

If you choose to print with Annexure, you will receive the certificate along with the Udyam Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) application. You can also save the certificate as a PDF on your computer or smartphone for future reference. There will be no need for renewal of Registration.

How to Check MSME Registration by Name

To verify MSME registration by name, you need to have the Udyam Registration Number as well as the mobile number linked with the Aadhaar. The following is a stepwise procedure to check MSME Registration by Name:

Step 1: Visit the official website of MSME at Udyog Aadhaar (Official Website for MSME Registration).

Step 2: Enter your Udyog Aadhar Number.

Step 3: Enter the mobile number that is linked with the Aadhar Card.

Step 4: Enter the verification code and click on ‘Validate Udyog Aadhar.’

You can also check MSME Registration by Name on the MSME Databank. However, note that you need to provide either the Udyog Aadhar Number or the Registration number in both cases.

How to Track the Status of Your MSME registration process

To check the status of your MSME Registration or Udyam Registration, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the Ministry of MSME's official website https://www.udyamregistration.gov.in/UA/UA_VerifyUAM.aspx.

Step 2: Enter your Udyog Aadhaar number in the box provided.

Step 3: Verify your entry by entering the Captcha Code.

Step 4: Click on the 'Verify' option. The status of your Udyog Aadhaar Registration will be displayed on the screen.

How to Retrieve Your Udyam Registration Number

If you have forgotten your UAM/Udyam registration number, you can retrieve it using the OTP verification method. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Choose the appropriate registration option (Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum or Udyam Registration)

Step 2: Select the OTP option that you had filled in on the application form (Mobile or Email)

Step 3: Enter the Mobile number or Email ID that you provided during the registration process.

Step 4: Click on the 'Validate & Generate OTP' button. You will receive an OTP on the selected option.

Step 5: Enter the OTP and click on the 'Validate OTP' button.

Step 6: Once the OTP is successfully verified, you will be redirected to the registration page where you can retrieve your UAM/Udyam registration number.

It is important to note that the OTP will be valid only for a limited time period, usually 10-15 minutes. If you fail to enter the OTP within this time, you will have to generate a new OTP. Additionally, you must ensure that the Mobile number or Email ID you provide is the same as the one you used during the registration process.

Important Points to Keep in Mind while Registering for an MSME Certificate

1. There is no fee for filing the registration.
2. In order to register, an Aadhaar number is necessary, and for a proprietorship firm, it should be the proprietor's Aadhaar number.

1. For a partnership firm, it should be the managing partner's Aadhaar number, and for a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), it should be the karta's Aadhaar number.
2. In the case of a company, limited liability partnership, cooperative society, society, or trust, the organisation or its authorized signatory must provide its GSTIN, PAN, and Aadhaar number.
3. If an enterprise is registered as an Udyam with PAN, any deficiency of information for the previous years when PAN was not available can be filled up based on self-declaration.
4. Each enterprise is allowed only one Udyam Registration, but they can add multiple activities, including manufacturing or services, in a single registration.
5. Anyone who intentionally misrepresents or attempts to suppress self-declared facts and figures during the Udyam Registration or updation process will be liable for a penalty specified under Section 27 of the Act.