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Udyam registration
Registers you as a micro, small or medium enterprise. Here is who needs it, the official fee, the documents and the steps to apply.
Fees checked: 27 Sep 2026
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What is Udyam (MSME) registration?
Registers you as a micro, small or medium enterprise.
Who needs it?
Optional for all businesses. Unlocks MSME schemes and the lower trademark fee.
Official fee
Free (no government fee)
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay.
Free. Gets you the lower trademark fee, MSME loan schemes and protection against delayed payments.
Documents to keep ready
- Aadhaar of the owner or partner
- PAN
- GSTIN, if you have one
Steps to apply
- Collect the documents listed here.
- Apply online at udyamregistration.gov.in.
- Pay the official fee: Free (no government fee).
- Wait for the result. Usual time: Same day.
- Keep the certificate safe. Validity: Lifetime.
Where to apply
Ministry of MSME. Apply on the official portal: udyamregistration.gov.in.
Govt License is not a government website. We never take government fees or apply for you.
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Business guides that include Udyam registration
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