Udyam Registration is the government’s official registration for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the MSMED Act, 2006. It replaced the earlier Udyog Aadhaar registration. With a free, fully online process based on self-declaration, Udyam registration unlocks benefits including priority sector lending, subsidised loans, protection against delayed payments, government tender preferences, and reduced patent/trademark filing fees.
Completely free, online, and Aadhaar-based – no documents required for registration
Classification: Micro (investment up to ₹2 crore, turnover up to ₹10 crore), Small (investment up to ₹25 crore, turnover up to ₹100 crore), Medium (investment up to ₹125 crore, turnover up to ₹500 crore)
Lifetime validity with no renewal required
Benefits: Priority sector lending, collateral-free loans, subsidy on patent/trademark fees, government e-marketplace access
Linked to IT and GSTN databases for automatic verification
Step 1: Visit the Udyam Registration portal (udyamregistration.gov.in)
Step 2: Enter Aadhaar number and verify via OTP
Step 3: Fill in business details – investment, turnover, and NIC code
Step 4: Submit the application (no documents to upload)
Step 5: Receive the Udyam Registration Certificate with a permanent URN