Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector has emerged as a highly vibrant
and dynamic sector of the Indian economy over the last five decades. MSMEs not only
play crucial role in providing large employment opportunities at comparatively lower
capital cost than large industries but also help in industrialization of rural & backward
areas, thereby, reducing regional imbalances, assuring more equitable distribution of
national income and wealth. MSMEs are complementary to large industries as
ancillary units and this sector contributes enormously to the socio-economic
development of the country.
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are a vital part of the Indian
economy, contributing significantly to the country's GDP and employment generation.
MSMEs play a crucial role in the country's economic growth and development, and
their success is crucial for the overall growth of the economy.
The Government of India has implemented various schemes and initiatives to support
and encourage the growth of MSMEs in the country. One such initiative is the MSME
registration process, which is a mandatory requirement for any MSME looking to
operate legally in India.
The National Board for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NBMSME) was
established by the Government under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Development Act, 2006 and Rules made thereunder. It examines the factors affecting
promotion and development of MSME, reviews existing policies and programmes and
make recommendations to the Government in formulating the policies and programmes
for the growth of MSME.
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How to register on MSME
MSME online registration process for businesses
You can register your MSME on the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) portal.
Here’s how to apply for MSME Udyam registration online:
1. Visit the MSME Udyam registration web portal.
2. For new or unregistered businesses, click on the first link – “For new
entrepreneurs who are not registered yet as MSME or those with EM-II”.
3. Submit your Aadhaar Number and name.
4. Then tick the consent button and click on the ‘Validate & Generate OTP’
button.
5. On the next page, submit details of your PAN and organization type. If you
don’t have PAN, select the ‘No’ option.
6. Fill in the rest of the fields on the form.
7. Enter the OTP received on your phone number and verification code to submit
the form.
8. On successful registration, a “Thank You” message will appear with your
registration number.
It may take 2-3 days to get approval for your MSME’s registration. On approval, you
will receive a registration certificate via email.
MSME registration fees and documents
The MSME registration process does not require extensive documentation. All you
need is your Aadhaar number. Details related to your PAN- and GST- linked
investments and turnover will be automatically sourced from government databases.
You also do not need to pay any fees to get your MSME registered through the Udyam
portal.
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How to download the MSME registration certificate
Once your MSME is successfully registered, you will receive a permanent registration
number and an e-certificate. The MSME registration certificate requires no renewals as it
has lifetime validity unless you get it cancelled. It features a dynamic QR code linked to
the Udyam portal, where you can access details regarding your enterprise.
Check your inbox and spam folder to see if you have received the certificate. But if at
any point you need to download the certificate, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Udyam Registration portal.
2. Go to the “Print/Verify” drop-down button on the top menu bar.
3. Click on “Print Udyam Certificate”. This will take you to a login page if you
aren’t already logged in.
4. Here, enter your Udyam registration and registered mobile numbers.
5. Choose the preferred option in the third field and press “Validate & Generate
OTP”.
6. Enter the OPT you received in the next field and press “Validate OTP and
Login”.
7. You will see your Udyam Certificate on the next page. Download or print it
from here.
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MSME Certificate
