MSME Registration in India

MSME Registration in India

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Last Updated: Oct 5, 2024

Every enterprise which falls under the definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise must get itself registered under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 because there are a lot of benefits and government programs that accrue due to an enterprise being in this definition.

Few of which are-

  • Loans at Lower rates
  • Subsidies
  • Various beneficial schemes for this sector

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What are Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise?

The Micro, Small and Medium enterprise in India are defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, the criteria of classification is the investment in plant machinery/equipment and annual turnover.

Enterprises engaged in the manufacture or production, processing or preservation of goods are classified as micro small and medium as follows-

    • A micro enterprise is an enterprise with investment less than INR 1 crore and annual turnover less than INR 5 crores.
    • A small enterprise is an enterprise with investment ranging between INR 1-10 crores annual turnover ranging between INR 5 to 50 crores.
    • A medium enterprise is an enterprise with investment more than INR 10 crores but is less than INR 50 crores and annual turnover in the range of INR 50-250 crores.

In the case of MSMEs, the investment in plant and machinery is the original cost excluding land and building and the items specified by the Ministry of Small Scale Industries.

The Enterprises could be manufacturing or rendering services.

The criteria for being defined as Micro small and medium enterprises are as tabulated below-

Micro

Small

Medium

Investment (plant and Machinery): <1 crore

Annual turnover: <5crore

Investment (plant and Machinery): <10 crore

Annual turnover: <50 crore

Investment (plant and Machinery): < 50 crore

Annual turnover: < 250crore

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Previous and Latest MSME Classification

The Previous and latest MSME Classification is essentially different in the sense that previously there were different investment brackets for Manufacturing and Services sector and the investment limits were less, the previous classification only talked about investment (Plant and Machinery) but the new classification talks about investment (Plant and Machinery) and annual turnover both, having separate monetary brackets. With the advent of time the older monetary limits and the sectoral classification of MSME were felt obsolete by the government and were modified by the government in 2020.

Definition

Micro

Small

Medium

New

Investment (plant and Machinery): <1 crore

Annual turnover: <5crore

Investment (plant and Machinery): <10 crore

Annual turnover: <50 crore

Investment (plant and Machinery): < 50 crore

Annual turnover: < 250 crore

Old

MANFACTURING SECTOR

Investment (plant and Machinery): < 25 Lakh

SERVICE SECTOR

Investment (plant and Machinery): < 10 Lakh

 

MANFACTURING SECTOR

Investment (plant and Machinery): < 5 crore

SERVICE SECTOR

Investment (plant and Machinery): < 2 crore

MANFACTURING SECTOR

Investment (plant and Machinery): < 10 crore

SERVICE SECTOR

Investment (plant and Machinery): < 5crore

 

 

Procedure

The registration process for MSME can also be done completely online as specified under the MSME Act, through the UDYAM registration portal.

The Process is completely online and registration certificate is received within days, the biggest positive of UDYAM registration is that the validity of registration is unlimited provided that it is not cancelled.

  1. Filling of application process- The application form can be filled either online or offline which has all the necessary business details like the registration number, company name etc.
  2. Registration can be filed for more than one industry of MSME.
  3. Fill the Details like PAN card Number, Aadhar Card number, GSTIN(Goods and Services Tax Identification Number)[1] , etc.
  4. No registration fee is required.
  5. Individuals can also submit self-attested certificates.
  6. Once all the details are filled properly and the documents are submitted business owners will receive a registration number for their businesses.'

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Documents Required

  1. Proof of Address.
  2. Proof of Income.
  3. In case of Rented Ownership, a No Objection Certificate(NOC) is required from the landlord, rent receipt, utility bill or an equivalent is also required as a proof of landlord’s ownership.
  4. In case of a self-owned office an allotment letter, possession letter, property tax receipt, lease deed is required or a municipal license against the business’ name will suffice.
  5. Receipt or copy of receipt of every sale and purchase.
  6. Bills of Machinery purchased and Important license copies.
  7. Articles of association(AOA) and Memorandum of Association(MOA) and partnership deed in case of a partnership and board resolution copy and certificate of incorporation are required.

[1] GSTIN is not necessary for the enterprises not mandated under the GST law to obtain it, those enterprises can get themselves registered without having the GSTIN. However, the enterprises mandated under the GST law must fill GSTIN while filling the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Eligible for Registration in MSME?

In India, any business entity that falls under the definition of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as per the MSME Development Act, 2006, is eligible for MSME registration. The eligibility criteria are based on the investment in plant and machinery or equipment and turnover. Here are the revised criteria as per the latest guidelines:

  1. Micro Enterprises:

    • Investment in plant and machinery or equipment: Not exceeding ₹1 crore.
    • Turnover: Not exceeding ₹5 crore.
  2. Small Enterprises:

    • Investment in plant and machinery or equipment: Not exceeding ₹10 crore.
    • Turnover: Not exceeding ₹50 crore.
  3. Medium Enterprises:

    • Investment in plant and machinery or equipment: Not exceeding ₹50 crore.
    • Turnover: Not exceeding ₹250 crore.

Eligible entities include:

  • Proprietorships
  • Partnerships
  • Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
  • Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
  • Private and Public Limited Companies
  • Co-operative Societies
  • Any other undertaking

What is the Fee for MSME Registration?

As of the latest updates, there are no fees for MSME registration. The Government of India has made the MSME registration process free of cost to encourage more businesses to register and avail the benefits under the MSME Development Act.

 

What is the Difference Between MSME and UDYAM Registration?

MSME Registration:

  • The term "MSME registration" refers to the previous process of registering under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006.
  • It involved obtaining a certificate of registration from the respective state government departments.

UDYAM Registration:

  • UDYAM registration is the new and simplified process for MSME registration introduced by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
  • It came into effect on July 1, 2020, replacing the old process.
  • UDYAM registration is entirely online and based on self-declaration, simplifying the registration process.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Eligible for Registration in MSME?

In India, any business entity that falls under the definition of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as per the MSME Development Act, 2006, is eligible for MSME registration. The eligibility criteria are based on the investment in plant and machinery or equipment and turnover. Here are the revised criteria as per the latest guidelines:

  1. Micro Enterprises:

    • Investment in plant and machinery or equipment: Not exceeding ₹1 crore.
    • Turnover: Not exceeding ₹5 crore.
  2. Small Enterprises:

    • Investment in plant and machinery or equipment: Not exceeding ₹10 crore.
    • Turnover: Not exceeding ₹50 crore.
  3. Medium Enterprises:

    • Investment in plant and machinery or equipment: Not exceeding ₹50 crore.
    • Turnover: Not exceeding ₹250 crore.

Eligible entities include:

  • Proprietorships
  • Partnerships
  • Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
  • Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
  • Private and Public Limited Companies
  • Co-operative Societies
  • Any other undertaking

What is the Fee for MSME Registration?

As of the latest updates, there are no fees for MSME registration. The Government of India has made the MSME registration process free of cost to encourage more businesses to register and avail the benefits under the MSME Development Act.

 

What is the Difference Between MSME and UDYAM Registration?

MSME Registration:

  • The term "MSME registration" refers to the previous process of registering under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006.
  • It involved obtaining a certificate of registration from the respective state government departments.

UDYAM Registration:

  • UDYAM registration is the new and simplified process for MSME registration introduced by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
  • It came into effect on July 1, 2020, replacing the old process.
  • UDYAM registration is entirely online and based on self-declaration, simplifying the registration process.

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