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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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 newentrepreneurs 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 youdon’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 tosubmit the form.
8. On successful registration, a “Thank You” message will appear with yourregistration 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 ifat 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 youaren’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 & GenerateOTP”.
6. Enter the OPT you received in the next field and press “Validate OTP andLogin”.
7. You will see your Udyam Certificate on the next page. Download or print itfrom here.

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