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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(udyam documents, msme registration documents, udyam aadhaar documents, msme certificate documents)
+metatag-description=(Documents for Udyam MSME registration — free, Aadhaar-OTP-based, lifetime validity. PAN + GST optional. No supporting documents needed.)}}
+====== Documents required for Udyam (MSME) registration (2026) ======
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** Udyam registration is **FREE, paperless, lifetime-valid**. Only needs **Aadhaar + PAN** (and GSTIN if applicable). No supporting documents. Auto-classification based on PAN + GST + ITR data sync. Apply at udyamregistration.gov.in.</WRAP>
+===== Mandatory documents =====
+  * **Aadhaar of authorised signatory** — Mandatory; Proprietor (sole proprietorship), Partner (firm), Director (company)
+  * **Aadhaar-linked mobile number** — For OTP-based registration
+  * **PAN of business / individual** — Auto-fetches name, business details from PAN database
+  * **GSTIN (if turnover > Rs. 40 lakh / Rs. 20 lakh services)** — Auto-fetches registered turnover
+  * **Bank account details** — For business correspondence; not stored on Udyam
+===== Optional / situational documents =====
+  * **Trade licence / Shop & Establishment licence** — Not required for registration; useful for tender bids
+  * **Investment proofs** — Not required; auto-fetched from PAN data
+  * **NIC code (occupation classification)** — Choose during registration; can be modified
+  * **Disability certificate** — For %%PwD%% entrepreneur priority schemes
+===== Specifications + key rules =====
+  * **FREE + lifetime validity** — no renewal, no fees ever. Old EM-II / Udyog Aadhaar got auto-migrated.
+  * **Auto-classification** based on annual turnover and investment from PAN + GST + ITR sync.
+  * **Classification limits (2026)**: Micro: Investment ≤ Rs. 1 cr + Turnover ≤ Rs. 5 cr · Small: ≤ Rs. 10 cr + ≤ Rs. 50 cr · Medium: ≤ Rs. 50 cr + ≤ Rs. 250 cr.
+  * **MSME benefits** unlocked: priority sector lending, govt tender preference (25% set-aside), %%TReDS%% access, late-payment dispute resolution under MSMED Act §15-23.
+  * **One Udyam per Aadhaar** — only one allowed per individual.
+  * **Aadhaar-PAN linkage** mandatory since 2023.
+===== Where to apply =====
+Online at [[https://udyamregistration.gov.in|udyamregistration.gov.in]] (FREE, no agent needed).
+→ Official source: [[https://udyamregistration.gov.in/Government-India/Ministry-MSME-registration.htm|https://udyamregistration.gov.in/Government-India/Ministry-MSME-registration.htm]]
+===== If you don't have all documents =====
+If Udyam classification is wrong (Micro vs Small vs Medium), file RTI to MSME Ministry for classification basis under §4(1)(d) and request re-classification.
+→ Use our **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+  * **Q: Free or paid?** — COMPLETELY FREE. Beware agents charging Rs. 500-5,000 for what's a 5-minute free process.
+  * **Q: Documents beyond Aadhaar + PAN?** — NONE. Auto-fetches everything from PAN + GST + ITR data.
+  * **Q: Manufacturing vs services — different process?** — No — same form, same process, same investment + turnover thresholds.
+  * **Q: NRI / foreign-owned company eligible?** — Yes if Indian-incorporated; Aadhaar of authorised signatory needed.
+  * **Q: What if my buyer doesn't pay for 3 months?** — File complaint at samadhaan.msme.gov.in → 90-day mandatory conciliation → arbitration. Interest @ 3x bank rate under MSMED §16.
+===== Summary + next steps =====
+  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
+  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
+  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
+  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
+  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
+===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
+  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
+  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
+  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score draft win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **Track status**: [[:check-status:udyam-registration-status|How to check udyam registration status]]
+  * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[:rti-for-utilization-certificate|Full RTI guide]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
+  * Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>udyam msme registration documents-checklist citizen-help}}