Usually, it takes 2-3 days for obtaining MSME registration, but the same is also dependent upon the time taken by the government to approve the registration application.

No, you need not go anywhere and your MSME registration will be done completely online for which you have to share a few OTPs.

No, it is not compulsory for obtaining MSME registration. But you would miss out on lots of benefits that are available after obtaining the MSME registration / Udyam registration only.

No, it is not compulsory to attach any document in the MSME registration application and the documents we have asked for are for feeding the details in the application only.

Yes, it's all one and the same. Earlier it was called Udyog Aadhar and now it’s called Udyam Registration.

The existing EM-II or Udyog Aadhar registrations are not valid after 31/03/2021. Therefore, obtaining Udyam registration is compulsory for organizations that had obtained EM-II or Udyog Aadhar previously.

No, there is no concept of renewal of the Udyam registration. However, as per government notification issued on 26/06/2020, the organization's turnover, investment, and few other details need to be updated on the MSME portal annually, failure of which will get the Registration suspended.

For organizations that are not required to take GST registration as per GST law for such organizations, a GST number is not compulsory for obtaining MSME registration.

Yes, the Aadhaar of the proprietor/partner/director is compulsorily required for obtaining MSME registration. Further, the applicant should have his mobile number linked with his aadhaar to receive OTPs.

Enterprises can be classified into micro, small, and medium enterprises. The criteria for each type are: -

• Micro-Enterprise – Investment in Plant & Machinery upto Rs.1 Crore and Turnover upto Rs.5 Crores.

• Small Enterprise - Investment in Plant & Machinery upto Rs. 10 Crore and Turnover upto Rs. 50 Crores.
  

• Medium Enterprise - Investment in Plant & Machinery upto Rs. 50 Crore and Turnover upto Rs. 250 Crores.
  

Everything other than Land, Furniture, and Building is categorized as Plant & Machinery for MSME purposes. However, the following are specifically excluded:-

• Pollution control Equipment
• Safety Device; and 
• Research & Development Devices.

Original Invoice value needs to be taken as the plant & machinery value for determining the classification and not the 2^nd hand value at which you have purchased the said asset.

The value of plant & machinery must be taken exclusive of GST, i.e., GST value is not to be considered while calculating the value of plant & machinery.

The value of plant & machinery must be taken as the original invoice value and therefore gross value (i.e. including depreciation) must be considered.

No, the export turnover will not be in the total turnover while determining the classification of the type of MSME.

Udyam registration is given for the entity as a whole and not units/branch or factory-wise. Also, the investment in plant & machinery, and turnover will be considered for the entity.