Last updated: 17 September 2026
Quick Answer: No, a Udyam Registration Certificate does not expire and never needs renewal. The Ministry of MSME gives every enterprise a permanent Udyam Registration Number, and the Udyam portal says there is no need for renewal. You only keep your details updated, and anyone still on an old Udyog Aadhaar (UAM) must register on Udyam.
There's no MSME renewal, so no government "renewal due date" or "renewal fee" exists. Your registration can still stop working through cancellation, suspension for not updating details, or being an old Udyog Aadhaar never moved to Udyam.
Overview
| Point | What applies |
|---|---|
| Expiry date | None; the Udyam Registration Number is permanent |
| Renewal | Not required |
| Government fee for registration or updates | ₹0 |
| Can it be suspended? | Yes, if details aren't updated in the period the portal sets |
| Who must re-register | Udyog Aadhaar (UAM) or EM Part-II holders; those registrations were valid only until 30 June 2022 |
| Issued by | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), on udyamregistration.gov.in |
Does a Udyam certificate expire or need renewal?
No. A Udyam certificate has no expiry date and no renewal cycle. The Ministry's June 2020 notification gives each enterprise "a permanent identity number". The Udyam portal's Important to Know page says there will be no need for renewal of the registration.
A certificate issued in 2020 is as valid today as one issued last week, unless it has been cancelled or suspended.
If someone asks you to pay for an MSME renewal: some websites and messages sell a renewal the government doesn't have, and the Udyam portal warns users to "beware of fake sites".
- Don't pay, and don't share your Aadhaar OTP with the site or caller.
- Check your registration with "Verify Udyam Registration" on udyamregistration.gov.in.
- Complain about the site on the portal's grievance line (call or WhatsApp +91 8308809334, Monday to Friday).
Can a Udyam registration ever stop being valid?
Yes, but never because time runs out. Under notification S.O. 2119(E), a registration ends or pauses only in these cases:
- Suspension: you don't update your information within the period set on the portal.
- Cancellation after a complaint: the District Industries Centre (DIC) enquires, and the state recommends cancellation to the Ministry.
- Cancellation by you: you close the registration through the portal's Update/Cancel option.
What is the difference between renewal, update and re-registration?
Renewal doesn't exist for Udyam. Updating keeps your existing number, and re-registration was the one-time move for old Udyog Aadhaar holders, so anyone searching for "udyam registration renewal" needs one of those two.
| Renewal | Update | Re-registration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exists for Udyam? | No | Yes | Yes, for old registrations |
| Who it's for | Nobody | Every Udyam holder | Udyog Aadhaar (UAM) or EM Part-II holders |
| When | Never | When details change, and each year's ITR/GST data | Once, to move to Udyam |
| Your number | Not applicable | Stays the same | You get a new Udyam Registration Number |
| Where | Not applicable | Udyam portal login | Udyam portal, "UAM Migration to Udyam" |
What gets updated on the Udyam portal every year?
Your investment and turnover figures, which decide whether you're micro, small or medium. The notification asks you to update your details, including the previous year's income tax return (ITR) and GST return data, and the portal pulls PAN- and GST-linked figures from government databases.
For changes like your address or business activity, follow the steps to update your Udyam registration online.
Who has to re-register: Udyog Aadhaar (UAM) holders?
Yes, anyone still holding only a Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) or an EM Part-II registration. The June 2020 notification told them to register again on the Udyam portal. The Ministry then extended the validity of old Udyog Aadhaar registrations only up to 30 June 2022, so an unmigrated UAM isn't valid today.
The portal's "UAM Migration to Udyam" option sends an OTP to the mobile number or email in your UAM, and the Udyog Aadhaar to Udyam migration steps walk through it.
If you can't use the old mobile or email, register fresh. On udyamregistration.gov.in you choose New Registration, verify your Aadhaar and PAN, and add your GSTIN if GST law requires one; the certificate is issued online. You don't need to pay an agent, and your DIC can help. If you'd still like someone to go through it with you, Jaagruk Bharat offers help filing your Udyam registration on the official portal.
Is your certificate still valid if your turnover or category changed?
Yes. A change in turnover or investment changes your category, not your registration or its number.
| Category (from 1 April 2025) | Investment up to | Turnover up to |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | ₹2.5 crore | ₹10 crore |
| Small | ₹25 crore | ₹100 crore |
| Medium | ₹125 crore | ₹500 crore |
- Moving up: you move up if you cross either limit. Under an October 2022 amendment, you keep the non-tax benefits of your old category for three years from the date of the change.
- Moving down: you move down only when you fall below both limits. You stay in your present category until the financial year ends, and the new category applies from the following 1 April.
How do you check that your Udyam certificate is still valid?
Use "Verify Udyam Registration" on udyamregistration.gov.in with your Udyam Registration Number. If the portal shows your enterprise details, the registration is active. If it shows nothing, re-check the number, then update your details or ask your DIC for help. Here's how to verify a Udyam registration certificate online.
If your printed copy shows outdated details, you can download a fresh Udyam certificate after updating them.
