If you run a small business, Udyam Registration is one of those “small steps” that makes a big difference later. It helps you get recognised as an MSME, makes it easier to explain your business status to banks and buyers, and keeps you ready for MSME-linked benefits when you need them.
The best part is that the official portal states Udyam registration is based on self-declaration, no documents are required to be uploaded, and there is no fee for filing Udyam registration.
This guide is written in a simple step-by-step flow that works for most businesses across India.
If you want BizSetups to do the process end-to-end and avoid mistakes in NIC activity selection and details entry, we can help.
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What is Udyam registration and what you get after approval
Udyam Registration is the official MSME registration. After successful registration, the portal assigns a permanent Udyam Registration Number and issues an e-certificate called the Udyam Registration Certificate.
Also, one enterprise should not file more than one Udyam Registration, but you can add multiple activities (manufacturing or services or both) under the same registration.
MSME classification in 2026 and why it matters
Your “micro, small, or medium” status is based on investment and turnover criteria. The official notification on classification includes the commonly used limits:
- Micro: investment up to ₹1 crore and turnover up to ₹5 crore
- Small: investment up to ₹10 crore and turnover up to ₹50 crore
- Medium: investment up to ₹50 crore and turnover up to ₹250 crore
This matters because many MSME-linked benefits, lending treatment, and procurement eligibility depend on the category you fall into, and your category can change as your business grows.
Who can apply and what you need before starting
The official portal clearly states:
- Registration is online and based on self-declaration
- No document uploads are required
- There is no fee for Udyam registration
- Aadhaar is required, and whose Aadhaar is used depends on entity type (proprietor, managing partner, karta, etc.)
So the key “readiness items” are:
Your Aadhaar access for OTP, your PAN details, and basic business details you want to publish on the certificate.
Also note the portal warns that intentional misrepresentation of facts can attract penalty under the MSME Act.
Step by step Udyam registration online process in 2026
Step 1 – Open the official Udyam portal
Start only on the official portal.
Step 2 – Choose your entrepreneur status and validate Aadhaar
You’ll enter Aadhaar and verify using OTP. The portal guidance emphasises Aadhaar requirement and who’s Aadhaar is used by entity type.
Step 3 – Validate PAN and pick the organisation type
This step helps the portal map your enterprise identity correctly and avoids mistakes like registering the wrong constitution.
Step 4 Enter business details carefully
Keep this part clean and consistent. Your enterprise name, communication address, and contact details should be accurate because this is what you will show to banks, vendors, and onboarding teams later.
Step 5 – Select NIC activity codes
This is one of the most common points where people rush and later regret it. NIC codes should match what you actually do. If you have multiple activities, add them properly, because the portal allows multiple activities under one registration.
Step 6 – Declare investment and turnover and submit
Udyam registration is based on self-declaration on the portal.
Submit the form and save the acknowledgement.
Step 7 Receive Udyam Registration Number and certificate
Once completed, you get the Udyam Registration Number and the Udyam Registration Certificate (e-certificate).
How to download Udyam registration certificate
Once you have your Udyam Registration Number, you can download the certificate from the official system workflow and save it in your business compliance folder (along with GST, PAN, bank proofs, and other registrations). The portal confirms that an e-certificate is issued on completion of the process.
Common mistakes that cause delays or wrong certificates
Most Udyam registrations don’t “reject” like a complicated license. Problems usually show up as wrong details that later need correction.
The most common issues are simple:
Wrong NIC activity codes, wrong constitution, wrong contact details, or trying to file multiple Udyam registrations for the same enterprise (which the portal says you should not do).
A second issue is entering data casually. Even though it is self-declaration, the portal clearly warns against misrepresentation.
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If you want it done fast and clean without mistakes in activity selection and business details, BizSetups can handle Udyam registration online end-to-end.
We serve clients across India, and for faster coordination you can also connect with our teams in Noida and Gurugram.
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FAQ | Udyam Registration
1 Is Udyam registration free in 2026
Yes, the official portal states there is no fee for filing Udyam registration.
2 Do I need to upload documents for Udyam registration
The official portal states Udyam registration is based on self-declaration with no requirement to upload documents.
3 What is the MSME classification limit for micro small and medium
The official notification specifies classification based on investment and turnover limits for micro, small, and medium enterprises.
4 Can I register multiple businesses under one Udyam
The portal states no enterprise should file more than one Udyam Registration, but multiple activities can be added in one registration.
5 What do I receive after Udyam registration
You get a permanent Udyam Registration Number and an e-certificate called the Udyam Registration Certificate.
6 Whose Aadhaar is used for Udyam registration
The portal states Aadhaar is required, and it should be the proprietor’s Aadhaar for proprietorship, managing partner’s for partnership, and karta’s for HUF, etc.
