Udyog Aadhar - Eligibility, Registration Process & Importance

The idea behind introducing Udyog Aadhar was to simplify the procedural format that business owners had to go through in order to register their business under Micro Small Medium Enterprise or MSME.

Before the introduction of Udyog Aadhar, the procedural format for the same was quite hectic and a time-consuming bureaucratic process that used to require handling of lots of paperwork. However, with the introduction of Udyog Aadhaar, things have changed and to some extent, have improved for medium, small and micro-enterprises.

If you own a medium, small or micro enterprise and you haven’t registered your MSME yet, you should know that on registering your MSME via UAM (Udyog Aadhar Memorandum), you will be liable to enjoy numerous benefits.

Before the introduction of the UAM system, there used to be a former system of EM-I/II (Entrepreneur Memorandum). Under this system, entrepreneurs used to opt for a heterogeneous system.

Some of them used to rely on the national portal, and some of the states had their own individual portal for carrying out MSME registration. Additionally, there were a few who used to rely on manual paperwork.

However, things have changed after the replacement of the old system.

What Is Udyog Aadhar?

The main question that a number of newbie entrepreneurs have in their mind is what Udyog Aadhar really is. If you are also looking for an answer to this question, you are in the right place as you will finally get an answer here.

Udyog Aadhar is nothing but a government registration that is provided along with a recognition certificate and a unique number in order to certify small/medium businesses or enterprises.

The central motive behind the launch of this facility was to offer a way to the government to provide the maximum benefits to medium or small-scale businesses or industries in India, who are registered via MSME through their Aadhar Card Number.

The owner, director or proprietor of the entity will provide his/her 12-digit Aadhar Number, whether the enterprise or entity is a sole proprietor, an LLP, a Private limited company or anything else. It should have the recognition certificate provided via the MSME registration process.

Who Should Get Udyog Aadhar?

Let’s get some things clear! Almost every type of business entity can obtain Udyog Aadhar, be it Hindu Undivided Family, Proprietorship, one-person company, Partnership Firm, production company, public limited company, private limited company, limited liability partnership, co-operative societies or any association of persons or any other undertaking.

But you should know that there are a set of criteria that an entity has to meet in order to be classified as a medium, small or micro enterprise for obtaining the MSME registration.

Business entities that are classified basis their investment in plant and machinery (as per the table below) are eligible to apply for an Udyog Aadhar card.

Udyog Aadhar Registration Process

The registration process of Udyog Aadhar is quite easy, and the form filling process is pretty straightforward too. The system today is kind of rejuvenated, and it seeks comparatively less information than the EMI/II process.

Things are way simpler and efficient now. Here is a simple guide for registering under MSME for obtaining Udyog Aadhar.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to the official Udyog Aadhar Registration portal where you will find the very first step for getting your business registered online.

Step 2: Enter Your Personal Information

The initial particulars that you will need to enter will be your name and your 12-digit unique Aadhar number. Click on “Validate & Generate OTP.” You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP, and after that, you will have to select the social category from the options General, SC, ST and OBC.

Special Note: It is important to mention here that the Udyog Aadhaar registration is an online portal that is there for individuals who possess an enterprise as well as an Aadhar card. In case a person doesn’t have an Aadhar card, he/she can also file for UAM with the GM (General Manager) of the concerned DIC (District Industries Centre).

In the future, GOI will be addressing the problems faced by the entrepreneurs who don’t possess an Aadhar card.

Step 3: Fill Details about the Enterprise/Entity

After that, you, as an applicant, will have to fill the name with which the public/customers will recognize the entity. You will have to file a separate Udyog Aadhar if you own more than one entity or enterprise.

You can fill it as Enterprise-1 and Enterprise-2. You will also have to select the “Type of Organization” from the drop-down list.

Step 4: Filling Correspondence Details

After filling all the details mentioned above, the next information that you will have to provide will be the complete postal address of the company/enterprise/entity including info about the district, pin code, state, email address and mobile number.

Step 5: Fill the Carry Forward Info

You will have to select the date on which your enterprise started its operation from the provided calendar. You will also have to provide information regarding the previous registration through SSI, EM1, and EM2 including the UAM registration number.

Step 6: Fill the Bank Details

You will have to enter the bank account number along with the IFSC code of the concerned branch where your enterprise’s account is active. If you don’t have the IFSC code of the concerned branch, you can obtain the same on the bank’s website.

Step 7: Classification of Your Enterprise

You will have to mention the mainline activity of your enterprise from the “services” or “manufacturing.” We know that things can be a bit confusing if your enterprise involves a combination of both the available options.

If that is the case, then you should consider choosing the category that constitutes the majority portion of the operations in your enterprise. Let’s take an example to establish a better understanding!

If 80% of the total are service operations and 20% manufacturing, then, you will have to go with “Services”.

Step 8: Total Investment

After filling all the above particulars, one of the last things that you will have to do will be entering the total number of workers employed in your enterprise and the total amount of money (in lakhs) that you have invested in your enterprise.

Step 9: Select the District Industry Center and Accept the Declaration

In the final step of this process, you will be selecting the district industry centre from the provided drop-down list. After that, you will have to accept the declaration and submit your application in order to finish the process.

At last, you will get an acknowledgement number.

Documents Required for Udyog Aadhar

Below, you will find the details and documents that you will require for completing the registration process in order to obtain Udyog Aadhar for your enterprise.

• Name and Aadhar number of the business owner (as mentioned in the Aadhar card)
  
• Document required as proof for SC, ST and OBC social category
  
• Name of your organization or enterprise
  
• Previous registration details of your enterprise
  
• Type of organization that you own
  
• Current address and account details
  
• NIC Code or National Industrial Classification Code
  
• The total number of workers employed at your organization
  
• Current activities of your firm
  
• Email ID and mobile number of the entrepreneur
  
• PAN number and the total investment made in the organization by the entrepreneur
  

How to Edit Udyog Aadhar Details?

If you have already obtained an Udyog Aadhar number for your enterprise, then you must definitely be relieved.

However, you should know that there might be some mistakes with your Udyog Aadhar details. In case any error has crept during the registration process, you shouldn’t be disheartened as there is a simple and straightforward way by which you can get rid of the problem.

The ministry of MSME has recently launched a new provision that allows applicants to edit the Udyog Aadhar Memorandum. You can easily update or edit your information on Udyog Aadhar with a few clicks only.

Here is a link to update your Udyog Aadhar Details.

Enter your Aadhar number, your name, and the OTP that you receive, and you will be able to edit or update your information.

Benefits of Udyog Aadhar

One will get to enjoy a number of advantages after registering the business and by obtaining Udyog Aadhar. The best thing about obtaining Udyog Aadhar is that the process is quite simple and in addition to that, one won’t have to handle paperwork for obtaining Udyog Aadhar.

There are few benefits to registering your business for Udyog Aadhaar. They are as follows:

• Excise exemption
  
• The exemption under the direct tax laws
  
• Reduction in fee for filing patents and trademarks
  
• Credit guarantee scheme
  
• After getting registered with MSME, your business will get eligible for availing government scheme benefits which will include loans without guarantee, low-interest rates on loan, and easy loan.
  
• You will have financial backing from the government for participating in foreign business expos.
  
• You will also get to enjoy other forms of subsidies that will help you in increasing your company’s revenue.
  
• Great concession in electricity bills
  
• You will get an exemption when your enterprise applies for government tenders.
  

FAQs

Q. Who can apply for Udyog Aadhar Certificate?

A business person who has a valid Aadhar Card Number, can apply for Udyog Aadhar Certificate.

Q. When Udyog Aadhar registration Certificate will be issued?

After filing the Udyog Aadhar application form, the certificate is sent to the applicants via their given mail.

Q. How does Udyog Aadhar help you to get a loan from a bank?

All the banks and financial sector recognize Udyog Aadhar. Special schemes are form to receive recognition. Banks prefer the entities registered under the Udyog Aadhar scheme. Compared to other normal cases, the interest rates are also much lower.

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