UDYAM Registration Mistakes MSMEs Make + How to Avoid Them

For many MSME founders, Udyam Registration is the first big step toward formal recognition. 

It opens doors to government tenders, low-interest loans, subsidies, and payment protection, but only if done correctly.

Yet, thousands of businesses every year face rejections or delays because of small, avoidable mistakes: a mismatched Aadhaar, an incorrect NIC code, or a wrong turnover figure. The result? Lost time, missed benefits, and unnecessary frustration.

In this blog, we discuss common mistakes in Udyam registration that MSME founders make and provide concrete solutions.

• 5 Mistakes To Avoid During Udyam Registration + How to Avoid Them
• Wrong Aadhaar or PAN Details
• Incorrect Turnover or Investment Data
• Choosing the Wrong NIC Code
• Paying on Fake Portals
• Not Updating Changes in Business
• Conclusion

5 Mistakes To Avoid During Udyam Registration + How to Avoid Them

1. Wrong Aadhaar or PAN Details

Entering incorrect Aadhaar or PAN information is one of the most common reasons registrations get stuck. 

Even a single typo in your 12-digit Aadhaar or 10-digit PAN can block the process or cause mismatches across government databases.

How to avoid it:

• Double-check the numbers before submission, especially if someone else fills out the form
• Use the Aadhaar of the business owner, partner, or director who’s authorized to sign digitally.
• Use the individual PAN for proprietorships and the business PAN for companies or LLPs.
• Ensure that your Aadhaar is linked to both your PAN and bank account before applying.

A five-minute verification now can save you weeks of correction requests later.

2. Incorrect Turnover or Investment Data

Many MSMEs estimate or round off their turnover and investment numbers. That can lead to being wrongly classified in government records. 

For instance, a small business is tagged as a medium enterprise. This error not only affects eligibility for government MSME schemes but can also trigger data mismatches with the Income Tax and GST systems.

How to avoid it:

• Refer to your audited financials or latest filed returns when entering turnover and investment details.
• Check your business category against the official MSME classification limits for 2025.
• Never underreport or overreport to fit into a lower category. The system automatically cross-checks with your IT and GST data.

Accuracy here decides what benefits your MSME can claim later. Hence, treat this section attentively.

3. Choosing the Wrong NIC Code

The National Industrial Classification [NIC Code] tells the government what kind of business you run; whether it’s manufacturing garments, running a food unit, or offering consulting services. 

Many MSMEs select the wrong code (or skip adding all their activities), which can block them from relevant schemes or misrepresent their operations in government records.

How to avoid it:

• Use the official NIC directory published by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
• If your business covers multiple activities, search via the Product/Activity-Based Search feature on the Udyam portal.
• Choose codes that most accurately describe your main business line, especially for manufacturing and service combinations.

A wrong NIC code can stop you from claiming sector-specific subsidies or participating in relevant government programs. Therefore, get this one right.

4. Paying on Fake Portals

Several unofficial websites and agents falsely claim to “speed up” Udyam registration for a nominal fee that seems attractive. 

Many MSMEs, pressed for time, end up paying these platforms, sharing sensitive data, or getting invalid certificates that aren’t recognized by the government.

How to avoid it:

• Register only on the official government website: www.udyamregistration.gov.in.
• Remember: Udyam Registration is 100% free. No consultant or middleman can fast-track it.
• Do not share financial details, OTPs, or scanned IDs with anyone outside the official portal.

If a site asks for payment, it’s not legitimate. Bookmark the official portal and handle the process yourself. It’s easy, safe, and takes less than 15 minutes.

5. Not Updating Changes in Business

Once registered, many MSMEs forget to update their Udyam data, especially after expansion, ownership changes, or turnover growth. This causes mismatches across government systems and can block access to newer schemes.

How to avoid it:

• Re-register if you were earlier under EM-II or Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM).
• Update your details whenever there’s a change in turnover, investment, address, or business activity.
• Stay compliant with linked systems like GST & ITR filings, and company registration.
• Use platforms like Bullit to stay informed about new scheme rules, classification updates, or changes like GST 2.0 that affect your registration.

Think of your Udyam data as a living profile that evolves as your business grows.

Conclusion

Most Udyam registration mistakes come down to simple oversights - a wrong code here, a missed update there. 

But these “tiny” mistakes can cost your business eligibility for loans, tenders, and incentives worth lakhs.

Always take a few extra minutes to cross-check details, stay updated with compliance, and rely only on official sources. 

If you want a zero-error process, platforms like Bullit help MSMEs register seamlessly - quick, compliant, and hassle-free.

Contact us today, and let’s redefine your business growth.