Any company that comes under the MSME category needs to ensure they are registered under the MSME category. MSME registration stands for micro, small and medium enterprises registration. MSMED Act has been launched by the government of India to support the MSME through various schemes, subsidies, and incentives. With MSME registration, banks also provide loans at a lower rate of interest, as these MSMEs play an important role in the country’s economic growth.
Today the MSME contributes to the following:
- 45% of the total industrial employment
- 50% of exports
- 95%industrial units
Definition of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
The Micro, Smal, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector plays a prominent role in the economic growth of a developing country like India. This sector has been established with an underlying aim of nurturing the micro, small, and medium enterprises in India. The MSME sector in India also makes a significant contribution to manufacturing, exports, employment, and industrial units. In short, India’s economic growth also relies on the MSME sector’s development. The MSME sector is also popularly known as the Small Scale Industry (SSI) in India.
Types of MSME
Manufacturing Enterprises: These comprise industries engaging in the production or manufacturing of goods.
Service Enterprise: The service sector entails industries that offer services.
MSME registration process
Now that you know how to categorise different businesses according to their nature of business and investments, the next step is to know how to register a business as an MSME. This registration requires documents, personal details, details about the individual and so on.
Before starting the process, ensure that you have an Aadhar Card. Aadhar Card is compulsory in registration of MSME. In case you do not have one, an application is to be filled online.
One can simply visit https://udyamregistration.gov.in/ to register an MSME. This can be done using an Aadhar card number, with or without a PAN card.
The steps for MSME registration with a PAN card are as follows:
- Click on the “For New Entrepreneurs who are not Registered yet as MSME” button given on the portal.
- Enter your name and Aadhar number as asked on the MSME registration page.
- Generate and validate OTP.
- If you already have a PAN card, the portal fetches the details from the government database, while you need to fill in ITR details.
- Validate PAN and then fill in the details of your plant or industry.
- Once you have entered all the details, you need to submit them to get a final OTP.
- Post this step, MSME registration gets completed and you will get a reference number. The verification of MSME registration may take a few days, after which you will receive the Udyam Registration Certificate.
For MSME Registration without a PAN card, most of the steps to be followed are the same as above, except that you need to select ‘No’ as the option for the question – ‘Do you have a PAN?’.
You then need to proceed with filling in the other details – industry and personal to complete the process.
Keep in mind that you need to update your PAN and GSTIN on the portal to avoid suspension of Udyam registration.
Documents Required for MSME Registration
The entity has to submit documents like business address proof, copies of purchase and sale bills, and licenses from regulatory bodies.
- Business Address Proof
- Copies of the Sale Bill and Purchase Bill
- Partnership Deed/ MoA and AoA
- Copy of Licenses and Bills of Machinery Purchased
Business Address Proof:
If the premise is self-owned– Allotment letter, possession letter, lease deed or property tax receipt. If there is a municipal license in the business name or in the name of the proprietor, partner or director of the business, no other possession document is required to be submitted.
If the premise is rented– Rent receipt and a no objection certificate from the landlord is required. Also, any utility bill or document evidencing the landlord’s ownership is to be submitted.
Copies of the Sale Bill and Purchase Bill:
Business is required to submit a copy of sale bill related to each end product that it will supply. Also, for each raw material that it will purchase, a purchase bill has to be submitted.
Partnership Deed/ MoA and AoA:
If the business is a partnership firm, it has to submit its partnership deed. If the partnership firm is registered, it has to submit registration certificate also.
In case of a company, a copy of Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association, and certificate of incorporation has to be submitted. With it, a copy of the resolution passed in general meeting, and the copy of board resolution authorizing a director to sign the MSME application is also to be submitted.
Copy of Licenses and Bills of Machinery Purchased:
In a few cases, the applicant has to submit a copy of the industrial license, which is to be obtained by giving an application to Govt. of India. Further, all bills and receipts related to the purchase and installation of plant and machinery have to be kept safe and required to be submitted on demand.
MSME schemes launched by the Government are
Ministry of MSME and SIDBI has jointly established the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) to implement Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSEs. The corpus of CGTMSE is contributed by the Government of India and SIDBI.
Udyog Aadhaar memorandum:
Aadhaar card is a 12 digit number given to all individuals by the government. In this, the Aadhaar card is a mandatory requirement. The benefit of registering in this scheme is ease in availing credit, loans, and subsidies from the government. Registration can be done both ways in the online mode or the offline mode.
Zero Defect Zero Effect:
In this model, goods that are manufactured for export have to adhere to a certain standard so that they are not rejected or sent back to India. To achieve this the government has launched this scheme. In this, if the goods are exported these are eligible for some rebates and concessions.
Quality Management Standards & Quality Technology Tools:
Registering in this scheme will help micro, small and medium enterprises to understand and implement the quality standards that are required to be maintained along with the new technology. In this scheme, activities are conducted to sensitize the businesses about the new technology available through various seminars, campaigns, activities etc.
Grievance Monitoring System:
Registering under this scheme is beneficial in terms of getting the complaints of the business owners addressed. In this way, the business owners can check the status of their complaints and open them up if they are not satisfied with the outcome.
Incubation:
This scheme helps innovators with the implementation of their new designs, ideas or products. Under this, the government can finance 75% to 80% of the project cost. This scheme promotes new ideas, designs, products etc.
Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme:
Under this scheme, new technology is provided to the business owners to replace their old and obsolete technology. A capital subsidy is given to the business to upgrade and have better means to do their business. These small, micro and medium enterprises can directly approach the banks for these subsidies.
Why is it important to register your business under MSME?
The entrepreneurial culture in India has seen rapid growth over the past few years. The growth, especially in the semi-urban and rural areas, has paved the way for the SME and MSME sectors. To enhance the growth of the SME and MSME sectors, the government has initiated quite a few schemes, offers, and subsidies to increase the participation of individuals in this sector. If a business is registered under the MSME scheme, it is eligible to receive quite a few tax benefits, local schemes, subsidies, and other advantages. Banks also give loans to such businesses at a concessional rate and help them in their business and their growth.
Almost 70% of the Indian GDP comes from the MSME and SME sectors. This includes businesses right from the agricultural areas to raw materials, manufacturing and retail businesses. It is important for these companies to be registered under the MSME sector for the growth of the business and also to make it easier for the government.
What are the benefits of MSME registration?
- MSME registration makes it easier for individuals to avail of bank loans at interest rates that are comparatively lower than regular loans.
- Businesses that have obtained an MSME certificate become eligible for tax exemption under the MSME Act.
- Registered MSMEs are preferred for various licenses and certificates issued by the government.
- By getting the MSME registration done, an enterprise gets easy access to loans and credit facilities.
- A registered MSME also gets compensation for the expenditure incurred for ISO certification.
- It also enables the allowed credit for MAT (Minimum Alternate Tax) to be carried forward for fifteen years (10 years otherwise).
- Post MSME registration, the total cost of product patent or setting up an industry goes down because of several concessions and rebates.
- It helps acquire government tenders easily. This is because of the integration of the Udyam registration portal with the government e-marketplace which provides easy access to e-tenders.
How to check the status of MSME registration?
You can check the MSME registration status using the reference number and name. Below are the steps to be followed:
- Visit the official portal for MSME registration.
- Enter the 12-digit UAM number and then the verification code, as shown in the CAPTCHA image.
- Click ‘Verify’ to check the MSME registration status.
How to print or download MSME registration certificate / Udyog Aadhaar online?
The steps to print Udyog Aadhaar online are given below:
- Visit the Udyam registration webpage.
- Enter the 12-digit UAM number and registered mobile number.
- Click ‘Submit’ to print or download your MSME registration certificate.
You should also know that making any correction in the MSME certificate does not require you to pay any money, just like in the case of MSME registration.
Conclusion
In India, any business or enterprise that falls under the category of micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises (MSME) can apply for MSME registration. The eligibility criteria for MSME registration are based on the investment made in plant and machinery or equipment for manufacturing or service enterprises. MSME registration offers several benefits to businesses, such as easy access to credit, tax exemptions, and government subsidies, among others.
