MSME Registration

What do we mean by MSME?

MSME (Micro Small & Medium Enterprises) plays a very important role in the economy. Such enterprises provide support to the industries through raw material supply and supply of goods & finished product. In India, MSMEs are classified in terms of investment made in plant & machinery and equipment.

Brief Explanation on Classification of MSME in India on the basis of investment

Investment made in plant & machinery

Micro Enterprise- An entity which invest less than Rs. 25lakhs in plant and machinery
Small Enterprise- An entity which invest between Rs. 25lakhs to Rs. 5crores in plant and machinery
Medium Enterprise- An entity which invest between Rs. 5crores to Rs. 10crores in plant & machinery

Investment made in Equipment

Micro Enterprise- An entity which invest less than Rs. 10lakhs
Small enterprises- An entity which invest more than Rs. 10lakhs but less than Rs. 2 crores.
Medium Enterprise- An entity which invest more than Rs. 2 crores but less than Rs. 5 crores.

What is MSME Registration?

Recently Government of India has introduced various schemes, subsidies, and incentives to promote MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) through MSMED act. Not only the government but banks are also providing loans to these MSMEs at very concessional rates to set their first brick of the business. However, to get these benefits from the central and the state government or the banking sector, you would have to apply for MSME Registration. The Government of India has made it compulsory to have an Aadhar Number for MSME Registration under the MSME act. For MSME registration, an application will be filed online using the official website of Udyog Aadhar Registration at www.udyogaadhaar.gov.in and this can be verified using the Aadhar OTP.

MSME registration is playing a very crucial role across the nation for small and medium enterprises. It has been observed from various surveys that the economic growth of the country not only depends upon large-scale enterprises but also on small sector enterprises operating in India. MSME registration/SSI Registration is the backbone of such country whose economy depends upon agriculture. India has huge stock of natural resources therefore the growth of small-scale industries is certain. In the year 2015, government changed MSME registration into Udyog Aadhar Registration.

What is the importance of MSME registration for small-scale industries?

For the transparency and accountability of small-scale industries, MSME registration/SSI Registration is very important. To promote the MSMEs throughout the country there is an MSME department which is an authorized body established by the government. With MSME registration/SSI Registration one can avail numerous incentives as per MSMED Act. MSME registration/SSI Registration is mandatory in order to subscribe under MSME.

What are the Advantages of MSME Registration / SSI Registration?

The micro, small and medium enterprises in the manufacturing sector and the service sector can obtain MSME Registration/SSI Registration. Though the MSME Registration is not mandatory to obtain but quite beneficial for certain businesses as it provides several benefits like:-

Lower Rates of Interest on the loan
Tax Subsidy
Excise Duty Exemption schemes
Subsidy tariffs
Also capital investments subsidy etc and other supports.
collateral free loans from the banks
Reservation policies for the manufacturing sector and production sector
Special consideration for the international trade fairs
Eligible for IPS subsidy
Reimbursement of ISO certification

What are the several other benefits/schemes of MSME Registration in India?

Once MSME registration/SSI Registration is obtained, you will be eligible Central and State Government schemes. Government subsidies and bank loans are the prime benefits of MSME registration/SSI Registration.

Detailed benefits of MSME Registration

Easily avail Bank Loans

Once MSME registration/SSI Registration is done by the enterprises they can avail the benefit of bank loans. Banks offer collateral-free loans even property is not pledge with the Banks. Government of India and SIDBI work directly to implement the schemes on the MSMEs.

Ease in an opening bank account

MSME Registration/SSI Registration Certificate is a legal entity proof of the business, therefore, a bank account can be easily opened and easily apply for any other license such as GST registration.

International Trade Fairs Participation

In order to expand the business across the country or internationally, enterprises can participate in international/national trade fairs organized by the MSME Department.

Octroi Benefits

Government provides benefit of the refund of the octroi imposed on the goods and services, however without MSME registration/SSI Registration; enterprises have to pay the octroi on the goods and services.

Waiving off Stamp Duty and Registration Charges

Prior to this, only such enterprises which expand their business in the IT Park or SEZ could avail the stamp duty benefits however now MSMEs can also avail these benefits.

Exemption under the Income Tax

Enterprises which are working towards the improvement of society can take the income tax benefits in the initial years. Recently government has introduced some benefits under the startup India scheme.

Reimbursement under the Bar Code Registration

Bar Code registration is required by the manufacturing units. Under this, one can avail the benefit of subsidy under the barcode registration.

NSIC and Credit Rating

Through NSIC Performance, small enterprise can avail the subsidy benefits on various expenses.

Industrial Promotion Subsidy

This subsidy is provided by the government to industrially promote the small enterprise.

Protection in case of Delay

Under this, enterprises can file a case against the buyer & dispute settlement in the short span of time.

Lower Rate of the Interest by the Banks

Policy of the banks for the MSMEs regarding the bank loan is as follows –

40% of the total advances must be for MSMEs

For manufacturing enterprises

Investment in plant and machinery up to Rs.10 lakh and

For service enterprises

Investment in equipment up to Rs.4 lakh

20% of the total advances must be for MSMEs

For manufacturing enterprises

Investment in plant and machinery above Rs.10 lakh till Rs.25 lakh investment

For service enterprises

Investments in equipment above Rs.4 lakhs

Capital Subsidy

To purchase the plan & machinery, all the enterprise get the 15% capital subsidy.

Electricity Bills Concession

Under this, there will be a concession in the electricity bills for the enterprises having MSME registration certificate.

ISO Certification Benefit

Under this scheme, enterprise is eligible for subsidy for the ISO Certification.

Preference in the Government Tenders

There will be a preference in the government tenders for the enterprises having MSME registration/SSI Registration certificate.

Subsidy on the Patent Registration

For all such MSME firms who want protection for their innovation will get 50% waived off in the patent government registration fee.

What is the eligibility criterion for MSME Registration / SSI Registration?

You can apply for MSME registration/SSI Registration if you fulfill one or multiple of the below-mentioned criteria, such as if:-

You are a sole proprietor (exclusive owner of a business)
You belong to or are part of Hindu Undivided Family
You work as or have a partnership firm with another party in an association
You have a one person company
You have a limited liability partnership
You have a private limited company
You have a production company that produces materials
You work in an association with other persons
You have co-operative societies
Or any other undertaking

What are the documents required for MSME Registration / SSI Registration?

The next step is to collect document for MSME registration/SSI Registration.

Hence, the following are the required documents for MSME registration/SSI Registration-

PAN Card of the proprietor/ all the partners/all the directors
Aadhar Card of the proprietor/all the partners/all the directors
Proof of ownership of premises such as allotment letter/possession letter/lease agreement/property tax receipt.
If rented premises then rent agreement and NOC from the landlord along with the utility bill
Copy of sale bill for each end product
Copy of purchase bill of each raw material purchased
Copy of Partnership Deed in case of partnership firm
Copy of Memorandum and Articles of association and certificate of incorporation in case of Private Limited Company along with the Board’s Resolution authorizing the director to sign the application
Copy of Industrial License as obtained under Industrial Development and Regulation Act,1951
An affidavit on Rs. 10/-non judicial stamp paper duly attested by Notary Public affixed providing the status of machinery installed, power requirement etc.
Purchase bill of machinery installed
Bills in relation to purchasing and installation of plant and machinery
Bank Account Statement

How to apply for MSME registration? And is it compulsory to apply for the MSME registration?

MSME Registration Process/SSI Registration is completely online subsequently you need a professional to fill up your application for MSME registration/SSI Registration and obtain approval from the MSME department because many of us are not aware of the latest rules and regulation of the government regarding MSME.

Moreover, each state has a separate department to approve the MSME Registration/SSI Registration Certificate with the MSME Number. It is not mandatory to obtain MSME registration/SSI Registration but there are certain benefits that you can avail if you apply for MSME Registration/SSI Registration.

As per the Notification released on 07th February 2018, MSME registration / SSI registration can be obtained by the manufacturing enterprises complying with following conditions-

Micro Enterprise – whose annual turnover does not exceed Rs 5 crores
Small enterprise- whose annual turnover is in between Rs 5 Crores to Rs 75 Crores
Medium Enterprise- whose annual turnover is in between Rs 75 Crores to Rs 250crores

Note: This is a proposed classification

MSME registration/SSI Registration is completely voluntary to obtain, thus it can be availed for acquiring all the benefits and subsidies offered by the government. MSME Registration / SSI Registration contribute to the economic growth of the nation. Before heading straight for the MSME registration/SSI registration, what you can do is to first go with the provisional SSI registration certificate.

With the help of SSI Registration certificate, you can avail term loans and capital. You must apply for MSME registration / SSI Registration online as there are numerous benefits provided by the Indian government for achieving the economic growth at a faster pace and with MSME registration / SSI registration you will get easy credit and subsidies along with tax rebates and exemptions.

MSME Registration is done with which authority?

For online MSME Registration/SSI Registration, there is a separate DIC (District Industries Centre) department in each state. They have the power to issue SSI Registration/MSME Registration Certificate with the MSME Number. Even for availing the scheme or benefits, enterprise has to contact nearby DIC Department.

What is the procedure of MSME Registration / SSI Registration?

The MSME registration / SSI registration can be canceled anytime if it exceeds the prescribed amount of turnover or investment by the government.

MSME Registration process is complete an online process and for this, you have to fill an application form with the help of professional and obtain the approval from the department. SSI Registration/MSME registration is not mandatory for the companies however it is always preferred to obtain. The SSI Registration/MSME registration process is described below:

As per the rules & regulations, MSME registration requires filing of an application with the respective government department.
In application, an applicant has to provide the details of the industry they want to run along with the necessary details and documents:
Aadhaar Number of applicant
Details of an applicant such as name, gender, PAN number, email ID and mobile number
Details of Enterprise such as type of the organization, PAN of organization, location of setting up a plant, address of the organization, date of the commencement of the business, number of employees
Bank Account Number and IFS Code
Primary Business Activity of the enterprise
NIC 2 Digit Code
Investment in Plant & Machinery / Equipment

For the completion of all the documentation for SSI Registration/MSME registration process takes around 2-3 working days. All the necessary formalities must be completed to avoid any future difficulty and to complete the process in a hassle-free manner.

How Enterslice will process your application for MSME registration?

Enterslice can help you with MSME registration/SSI Registration. We offer all type of legal services all over India and across the world.

For MSME Registration in India from Enterslice, you have to go through the following steps:

You just have to visit our website enterslice.com and fill your basic details like name, Email Id & Mobile No – Click on Get Started button.
Then we request you to wait for a Call back by a consultant alternatively if you are in hurry then you can directly make the payment and start the process if you are clear about the MSME Registration process.
Our team of experts will call you back in 4 to 8 Working hours and after that, if you will have any further query, then a professional from our senior management will speak with you on Skype. You can also drop an email on info@enterslice.com
Enterslice will share a detailed checklist of documents required from your end for further action.
We will assign you a unique order Number to track the progress of the assignment.
You can also upload documents by using Mobile application of Enterslice which is available on Google play store for Android users and the Apple App Store for ios users. You can also email your documents to support@enterslice.com
We will assign your order to our team.
You can track the status of your order on our website or by using Mobile App.
We will send regular updates via email about the work progress.
Our team will handle end to end processes like a collection of all the documents required and filing of an application for MSME registration with the appropriate government authority.
For tracking the status of your order you can write us on support@enterslice.com and for Feedbacks/Complaints write to care@enterslice.com