1. Aadhaar Number (OTP‑enabled)
- Proprietorship: Aadhaar of the proprietor
- Partnership/HUF: Aadhaar of managing partner or Karta
- Companies / LLPs / Trusts / Societies / Cooperative: Aadhaar of authorised signatory (e.g. director)
- Aadhaar must be linked to your mobile to receive OTP verification.
2. PAN Number
- Business PAN (or proprietor’s PAN for proprietorships)
- Must be linked with Aadhaar
- Auto‑verified with income tax records through the portal.
3. Business Bank Account Details
- Account number, IFSC, branch name
- A cancelled cheque may be helpful (not uploaded, but required for entry).
4. Business Address & Activity Details
- Registered business address: utility bills, rent agreement, or property tax receipt (retain as proof)
- Type of organisation (proprietorship, partnership, LLP, Pvt Ltd, etc.)
- NIC (National Industrial Classification) code for the main business activity
- Employee count (optional but may be requested).
5. Investment Details & Turnover
- Declare investment in plant, machinery, or equipment (excluding GST)
- Annual turnover for the latest financial year
- Data is auto-verified via PAN/GST systems.
6. GSTIN (If Applicable)
- If your business is registered under GST, your GSTIN will be auto-populated
- For those not under GST threshold, it’s optional.
7. Legal Business Proof (Business Registration)
- For companies: Certificate of Incorporation
- For partnerships: Partnership deed
- For sole proprietorships: Business registration or some proof (e.g. municipal certificate) to validate legal existence.
📝 Summary Table: Information to Have Ready
| Category | What to Prepare |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Number | OTP‑enabled Aadhaar linked with your mobile |
| PAN Number | Business or individual PAN linked to Aadhaar |
| Bank Account Details | Account number, IFSC, branch; optional cancelled cheque |
| Business Address & Activity | Address proof, NIC code, organisation type, brief description of activity |
| Investment & Turnover Info | Amount spent on machinery; turnover for last financial year |
| GSTIN (if applicable) | GST registration number auto‑fetched or optional if below GST threshold |
| Business Registration Proof | Incorporation certificate or partnership deed, as applicable |
🔍 Why No Document Uploads?
The Udyam Registration process is paperless and self‑declaration based. You don’t upload scanned documents. The portal cross-verifies Aadhaar, PAN, GST, and investment/turnover data automatically from government databases. However, you must enter correct details that match the official records.
✅ Few Practical Tips Before Applying:
- Ensure your Aadhaar is OTP-enabled and linked correctly.
- Confirm your PAN is linked with Aadhaar and your name/address matches official records.
- Use accurate NIC codes when declaring business activity.
- Enter investment and turnover figures honestly—misrepresentation can lead to penalties under MSMED Act. Udyog Suvidha KendraNational Single Window System
- Keep source documents (bills, agreements, statements) handy—not for uploading, but for record-keeping or later use in schemes.
🎯 Final Thoughts
As of 2025, Udyam Registration remains a fully digital, no‑fee process. No physical documents are uploaded — the system relies on Aadhaar-based OTP, PAN-linked data, and auto-fetched GST/investment details for verification. But you still need to enter all required information accurately, matching your Aadhaar, PAN, bank, and other official records.
Having these details ready makes your MSME registration smooth and helps you unlock benefits like government schemes, priority lending, and easier compliance.
If you’d like a step-by-step walkthrough of the Udyam portal or tips to avoid common mistakes, feel free to ask!
