What is Udyam Registration?
Udyam Registration is an official digital identity certificate issued by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. It replaces the erstwhile Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) and provides enterprises with a permanent Udyam Registration Number (URN) with a verifiable QR code.
MSME Classification Thresholds
| Enterprise Classification | Investment in Plant & Machinery | Annual Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Enterprise | Up to ₹1 Crore | Up to ₹5 Crore |
| Small Enterprise | Up to ₹10 Crore | Up to ₹50 Crore |
| Medium Enterprise | Up to ₹50 Crore | Up to ₹250 Crore |
Key Benefits for Odisha Businesses
- Collateral-Free Bank Loans: Eligible for loans under the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE).
- Interest Rate Exemption: 1% concession on bank overdraft interest rates.
- Protection Against Delayed Payments: Statutory right to claim compound interest under Section 16 of the MSMED Act if buyers delay payments beyond 45 days.
- Odisha State Subsidies: Priority access to electricity tariff subsidies and industrial policy incentives administered by DIC (District Industries Centres) across Odisha.
Documents Checklist & 100% Free Official Portal Notice
IMPORTANT: Official Udyam registration on udyamregistration.gov.in is 100% FREE OF CHARGE. The Ministry of MSME does not charge any portal fee. Beware of fake clone websites charging fees for registration.
- 12-digit Aadhaar Number of the proprietor / managing partner / director.
- PAN of the enterprise (or proprietor's personal PAN for proprietorships).
- Bank account details (Account number and IFSC code).
- Business address and National Industry Classification (NIC) 2/4/5-digit activity code.
Step-by-Step Online Registration Steps
- Open udyamregistration.gov.in and click on “For New Entrepreneurs who are not Registered yet as MSME”.
- Enter the proprietor's Aadhaar number and name, click “Validate & Generate OTP”.
- Select your Type of Organisation (Proprietary, Partnership, Private Limited, LLP).
- Enter PAN details. The portal automatically syncs with the Income Tax and GST database.
- Enter business name, date of commencement, plant/unit address in Odisha, and active bank account details.
- Select your primary business activity (Manufacturing or Services) and choose appropriate NIC codes.
- Submit the final OTP to generate your Udyam Certificate immediately.
Sources & Official Links
- Official Udyam Registration Portal (Govt. of India) ↗
- Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises ↗
Information verified as of October 2026. Only one Udyam Registration is permissible per enterprise; multiple branches are added under units.
