If you are a business owner and have recently applied for Udyam registration or are planning to do so, then you must know about two important documents, that is, the Udyam Registration Certificate and the Udyam Annexure Certificate.
Both certificates are issued only when MSMEs register on the Udyam Registration Portal. Many people get confused about these two documents, why they are different from each other, and when to use which one.
Let's break it down in the simplest way.
First of all, let's know about Udyam Registration.
Before knowing about both certificates, let's quickly understand what Udyam Registration is.
The Udyam Registration Portal was initiated by the government, which gives a unique identity number and official recognition to micro, small, and medium enterprises. With this registration, businesses can avail of many government benefits like subsidies, loans, and tax exemptions, and they can participate in government tenders.
Once you register, you get access to two main documents.
Udyam Registration Certificate
Udyam Annexure Certificate
Let us understand both of them one by one.
What is a Udyam registration certificate?
The Udyam Registration Certificate is a certificate that proves that your business is officially registered under the MSME category. When you successfully register on the Udyam Registration Portal, you receive MSME certificate download PDF in your registered email ID.
Key Features of Udyam Registration Certificate
It contains your Udyam Registration Number
Types of enterprises are specified (Micro, Small, or Medium).
Displays Business Name, Type, and Address
Shows Date of Registration
Valid for lifetime unless updated
Can be used for official and legal identification of your MSME
Use of Udyam Registration Certificate
It is submitted as proof of MSMEs to banks, vendors, and government offices.
It is required when applying for schemes such as the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises, the Subsidies Program, and the Tax Benefits.
It is used when applying for a licence, certification, and tenders.
Looks like
This certificate is a single-page certificate that has the official Government of India emblem, a QR code for your verification, and business details.
What is the Udyam Annexure Certificate
The Udyam Annexure Certificate is a supporting document. It contains details of all the information about your business, which is linked to your Udyam Registration Number. It is not automatically generated; you have to download it separately after completing the registration process for your business by going to the Udyam Registration Portal.
Main Features
This certificate includes all the details of your certificate, plus
The owner's name and his Aadhaar number, and the last 4 digits
PAN and GST Details
Investment in Plant & Machinery
Annual Turnover
Social Category and Gender of Applicant
Acts as a comprehensive data sheet of your MSME
Use Cases:
Required when applying for loans, credit schemes, or financial assistance
Used by banks to verify a complete MSME profile
Acts as supporting documentation for audits or application reviews
Looks Like
This is a multi-page document in which the business details are given in expanded form, and there is also the seal of the Government of India, which is often used as financial and identity proof in formal applications.
Key difference at a Glance
Udyam Registration Certificate
Purpose: Proof of MSME registration
When Issued: Immediately
Document Type: Summary certificate
Contains PAN/GST/Turnover Info: No
Length: 1 page
Used For: Identity proof, tenders, schemes.
Is it mandatory? Yes.
Udyam Annexure Certificate
Purpose: Detailed data for financial/legal use
When Issued: Needs to be downloaded separately
Document Type: Detailed annexure
Contains PAN/GST/Turnover Info: Yes
Length: Multi-page
Used For: Loan applications, in-depth verification
Is it mandatory? Depends on the requirement.
Which one do you need?
When you are applying for a government scheme or tender, the Udyam Registration Certificate is enough.
If you are applying for a business loan subsidy or financial grant, then banks and NBFCs often ask for the Udyam Registration Certificate from you.
Think of the Registration Certificate as your business ID proof and the Annexure as your business biodata.
How to Download Each Certificate?
For Udyam Registration Certificate:
1. Visit the Udyam registration portal
2. Click on the “Print udyam certificate” section
3. Enter your Udyam Number and OTP
4. Download the certificate directly
For Udyam Annexure Certificate:
1. Go to the same website
2. Click on “Print udyam certificate with Annexure”
3. Enter your Udyam Number and registered mobile/email for OTP
4. View and download the annexure version
Conclusion
Udyam Registration Certificate and Udyam Annexure Certificate are both different, but the importance of both is equal. You should download and store both certificates safely. The main certificate shows the official recognition of your business, and the annexure helps in your detailed financial dealings and applications.
As the Udyam registration portal is evolving and increasing support for small businesses, both certificates should be kept safely, as more opportunities, loans, and government benefits will be available without any delay or complication.
