MSME / Udyam Registration • Founder-first advisory

Get recognised as an MSME — without paying for a government registration that is free.

Udyam Registration is free, online, paperless and based on self-declaration. StartStartup helps you understand eligibility, choose the correct business details and complete the process without the confusion created by unofficial portals.

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✓ Official Udyam process✓ No government fee✓ Paperless✓ Permanent registration

Important: Government Udyam Registration has ₹0 filing fee.

Transparent pricing

The government fee is ₹0. Our work is not.

You can register directly for free. If you want us to handle the details, verification and post-registration roadmap, choose the level of assistance you need.

DIY guidance

Udyam Guide

₹999 + GST

For founders who will file themselves but want the correct checklist and activity guidance.

Eligibility review
Document / data checklist
NIC activity guidance
Step-by-step filing guide
Common-error checklist
1 clarification call

Choose Guide

MOST CHOSENHands-off assistance

Udyam Assist

₹1,999 + GST

For founders who want StartStartup to coordinate the registration from information collection to certificate.

Eligibility & classification check
Data collection checklist
NIC activity mapping
Udyam filing assistance
Certificate delivery
Basic correction/update guidance
Benefits roadmap

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Business setup

MSME Launch+

₹4,999 + GST

For a new business that wants Udyam plus a practical formalisation roadmap.

Everything in Udyam Assist
MSME benefits orientation
GST applicability discussion
Udyam + Startup roadmap
Basic government-scheme mapping
Trademark / brand protection discussion
30-day founder support

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Government Udyam registration itself has no filing fee. The above prices are StartStartup's professional assistance fees. Any separate registrations or third-party services are not included unless expressly stated.

The first thing you should know

MSME Registration is not a paid government service.

The official Udyam portal states that registration is free of cost, paperless and based on self-declaration. That means a private consultant may charge for assistance, but the government registration fee itself is zero.

So why use StartStartup?

Because “free” does not mean “nothing to think about”. The enterprise details, Aadhaar/PAN/GST linkage, business activity and classification should be entered correctly. We sell clarity and assistance, not access to a government form.

Avoid this trap

Don't confuse a consultant's price with the government fee.

Government Udyam filing: Free
Consultant assistance: Optional
Certificate: Issued online after registration
Registration number: Permanent
Renewal: Not required

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Eligibility check

Does your business qualify as an MSME?

From 1 April 2025, the MSME classification limits were revised. Classification considers both investment and turnover.

Category	Investment in plant & machinery / equipment	Annual turnover
Micro	Up to ₹2.5 crore	Up to ₹10 crore
Small	Up to ₹25 crore	Up to ₹100 crore
Medium	Up to ₹125 crore	Up to ₹500 crore

Both criteria matter. Crossing the applicable limit in investment or turnover can affect classification. The detailed legal rules and exclusions should be checked for your particular enterprise.

Who can use Udyam?

It is broader than “small factory”.

Eligible enterprises can include manufacturing and service businesses, subject to the MSME framework and applicable activity rules.

Manufacturers

Manufacturing enterprises can obtain Udyam recognition when they fall within the applicable MSME classification.

Service businesses

Consultancies, agencies, technology businesses, professional services and many other service enterprises can be covered.

Startups & new businesses

A newly established eligible enterprise can seek Udyam registration; you do not need to wait until the business becomes large.

Proprietorships

The proprietor's Aadhaar is used in the Udyam process, with PAN and other linked information as applicable.

Companies & LLPs

Companies and LLPs can register, with the organisation's PAN/GSTIN and authorised signatory requirements applying to the process.

Partnerships & other entities

Partnership firms, cooperatives and other eligible organisational forms can fall within the Udyam framework.

Why it matters

What does MSME registration actually help with?

Udyam is an official MSME identity. It can make it easier for an eligible enterprise to establish its MSME status when accessing schemes, programmes and certain legal or financial mechanisms.

Official MSME/Udyam identity and certificate
Potential access to MSME-focused government schemes, subject to each scheme's conditions
Useful evidence of MSME status for eligible procurement/financial processes
Potential relevance to delayed-payment protections under the MSMED framework
Ability to use the Udyam ecosystem and related MSME facilitation platforms
Recognition can support formalisation and documentation of a business

But Udyam is not a magic benefits card.

Registration does not automatically grant every subsidy, loan, tax benefit, tender preference or government scheme. Each benefit has its own eligibility, application and documentation requirements.

Think of Udyam as:

an official identity that can become the starting point for accessing relevant MSME support — not a guarantee of every benefit.

Explore MSME Benefits Guide →

How Udyam Registration works

Simple process. Important details.

The official process is online and paperless. Aadhaar is required, while PAN and GST-linked information is integrated as applicable.

Typical information required

Aadhaar details of the appropriate person
PAN of the enterprise/person as applicable
GSTIN where applicable
Enterprise name and type
Business address and contact details
Bank details
Major activity and NIC activity details
Investment and turnover information as required by the portal/data sources

Common mistakes

The form is easy. Getting the details right is the real job.

Wrong activity

Choosing an inaccurate NIC activity can make the certificate less useful and create avoidable corrections.

Old classification

Using pre-April-2025 MSME limits can produce outdated advice. Current limits are higher.

Fake portals

The government explicitly warns enterprises about unofficial sites charging for Udyam registration.

Duplicate registration

The official portal states that an enterprise should not file more than one Udyam Registration.

Udyam is one piece

What should you register after or alongside MSME?

The answer depends on your business. Udyam does not replace incorporation, GST, trademark protection or sector-specific licences.

Private Limited Company →

LLP Registration →

Startup Registration →

Trademark Registration →

GST Registration →

MSME Benefits Guide →

Udyam vs MSME Explained →

MSME Delayed Payment Guide →

Already have an old Udyog Aadhaar?

Udyam replaced the earlier Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum framework. Existing eligible enterprises under the earlier system may need to re-register/migrate according to the applicable rules.

Need to update an existing Udyam?

Changes in business information, classification and linked details may require updates through the official system. We can help you identify what needs attention.

Review My Udyam →

MSME Registration FAQ

Questions business owners actually ask.

Yes. The official Udyam portal states that there is no fee for filing Udyam Registration. A private consultant may charge a professional assistance fee, but that is not a government registration fee.

From 1 April 2025, Micro is up to ₹2.5 crore investment and ₹10 crore turnover; Small is up to ₹25 crore and ₹100 crore; Medium is up to ₹125 crore and ₹500 crore respectively.

GSTIN is required where GST registration is applicable. The Udyam system integrates PAN and GST-linked information as applicable.

Udyam is the government's MSME registration mechanism, but whether you specifically need registration depends on what benefit, procurement process, scheme or legal protection you want to use. It should not be represented as a universal licence to operate a business.

The official portal states that the Udyam Registration number is permanent and there is no renewal requirement.

Yes, eligible service enterprises can fall within the MSME framework. The correct business activity/NIC classification should be selected according to what the enterprise actually does.

A startup can register if it is an eligible MSME enterprise. Udyam and DPIIT startup recognition are separate registrations with separate eligibility criteria.

No. Udyam registration may support eligibility or documentation for certain MSME finance programmes, but lenders and schemes have their own credit, financial and eligibility criteria.

The official portal states that an enterprise should not file more than one Udyam Registration, while multiple activities, including manufacturing or services, can be specified or added within one registration.

MSME describes the category of eligible enterprises under the MSMED framework. Udyam Registration is the government's registration mechanism used to formally identify and classify such enterprises.