What is Udyam Registration and Why Every MSME Needs It
Udyam Registration is the official government process for MSMEs to get recognised under the MSME Development Act. Here is everything you need to know.
Udyam Registration (formerly Udyog Aadhaar) is a free government registration for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in India. Introduced in 2020 by the Ministry of MSME, it replaced the older EM-I/EM-II system.
Who Should Register?
Any business — manufacturing or service — with investment below ₹50 crore and turnover below ₹250 crore qualifies as an MSME and should register.
Key Benefits
- Access to collateral-free loans under CGTMSE
- Priority in government tenders and procurement
- Subsidies on ISO certification, patent fees, and technology upgrades
- Protection against delayed payments under MSMED Act
- Required for GeM seller registration
How to Register
The registration is done on the official portal udyamregistration.gov.in using Aadhaar OTP. UdyamHelper can assist you with the entire process — typically completed within 48 hours.