The Government of India offers small and medium-sized business a unique number and certificate that recognises and certifies them as enterprises. It is registration codes called the Udyog Aadhar registration. Previously known as the MSME registration process, any of the following businesses can opt for it:
- A sole proprietor entity
- An LLP enterprise
- A private limited company
- Or any other corporation
To register, a 12-digit Aadhar Number is needed which can be provided by:
- The owner of the firm
- The director of the enterprise
- The proprietor of the entity
Udyog Aadhar – Who Should Opt for It?
Any business, trade or entity that meets the specified criteria of micro, small or medium enterprise can apply for MSME registration. If the company can be classified as MSME, it can opt for Udyog Aadhar. The type of enterprise can include:
- Proprietorship
- Partnership Firm
- Limited Company
- Production Company
- One-Person Company
- Co-Operative Societies
- Hindu Undivided Family
- Private Limited Company
- Limited Liability Partnership
Besides the ones listed above, any other association of people or undertaking can also choose to register for Udyog Aadhar.
How to Register for Udyog Aadhar?
In the past few years, the government revamped the SSI and MSME registration process to make it much simpler. The rejuvenated system is straightforward and doesn’t require too much data. It should be noted that the online portal can only be used by individuals who have an Aadhar Card and possess an enterprise.
A person who wants to register as MSME but doesn’t own an Aadhar number needs to file for Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) with the General Manager of the required District Industries Centre. Here are the steps to take for those who have an Aadhar number:
1. Udyog Aadhar has an official registration portal. The first step is to visit it.
2. Once the website is open, fill in two particulars:
- The complete name of the individual filing for registration.
- Their 12-digit unique Aadhar Number.
After this click on the ‘Validate and Generate OTP’ button. The one-time password will be sent to the mobile number registered with Aadhar Card. Use the OTP to fill in the social category. There will be four classes:
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