Udyog Aadhaar or MSME registration is a certificate provided to micro, small, medium-sized businesses in India under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006 (MSMED). Udyog Aadhaar used to be referred to as MSME registration earlier. Now, the process for obtaining MSME registration has been merged with Udyog Aadhaar registration and made online by the Government.
Business entities that are classified basis their investment in plant and machinery (as per the table below) are eligible to apply for a Udyog Aadhar card.
| Classification | Manufacturing Sector | Service Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Enterprise | Upto Rs. 25 lakhs investment in plant & machinery | Upto Rs. 10 lakhs investment in equipment |
| Small Enterprise | Upto Rs.5 crore investment in plant & machinery | Upto Rs.2 crores investment in equipment |
| Medium Enterprise | Upto Rs.10 crore investment in plant & machinery | Upto Rs.5 crores investment in equipment |
The applicants personal Aadhaar is the main requirement for obtaining Udyog Aadhaar in case of a proprietorship. No further documents are required other than an email and a mobile number.
If an applicant or authorised signatory of a business does not have Aadhaar, then he/she must first apply for Aadhaar at an Aadhaar enrolment centre. Once, the Aadhaar is obtained, the Udyog Aadhaar process can be started.