Udyam is the Government of India’s MSME registration system. The official portal states that registration is free and paperless and warns applicants about fake sites. A private service may provide guidance, but it is not the government portal and should not be presented as the authority issuing registration.
Check the current MSME classification
The official portal bases micro, small and medium classification on investment and turnover criteria. It displays revised thresholds effective from 1 April 2025: micro up to ₹2.5 crore investment and ₹10 crore turnover; small up to ₹25 crore and ₹100 crore; medium up to ₹125 crore and ₹500 crore. Confirm the latest notification and how the measures apply to your enterprise before relying on a category.
Classification and registration eligibility are not the same as eligibility for every scheme, loan, tender preference or tax benefit. Each program has its own rules and evidence requirements.
Use only the official registration route
- Open the official Udyam Registration portal and choose the new-entrepreneur registration route if the enterprise is not already registered.
- Gather the proprietor’s or authorized signatory’s details and the entity’s PAN and Aadhaar-related information as requested by the portal.
- Enter the business, activity, bank and contact details carefully and review the classification information returned by the official system.
- Submit the declaration through the portal and save the acknowledgement and Udyam Registration Number securely.
- Correct or update details through the official portal if the enterprise’s information changes.
Avoid paid-site and document-sharing traps
The Udyam portal explicitly says registration is free and warns about fake websites. Check the domain before entering identity, bank or tax details. Do not pay a site that implies it is the government portal, and do not upload sensitive documents to an unverified intermediary.
A consultant can explain requirements or help prepare data, but ask for a written scope and distinguish professional assistance fees from any official government charge. The official portal does not authorize a private site to issue the government registration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Udyam registration free?
The official Government of India Udyam portal states that registration is free and paperless.
Where should I apply?
Use the official portal at udyamregistration.gov.in and verify the domain before sharing personal or business data.
Does Udyam registration guarantee a loan or subsidy?
No. Banks, schemes and procurement programs have separate eligibility criteria and decisions.
Official sources and further reading
Source pages are maintained by the relevant government authority. Check the current official guidance before applying; requirements can change.
This article provides general information, not legal, tax or professional advice. Rules and procedures may change; verify current requirements with the relevant authority or a qualified adviser before acting.