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Udyam, GST and Shop and Establishment: which registration is for what
Three registrations that small businesses often mix up: what each is for, who issues it and what to check before you apply.
| Udyam registration | GST registration | Shop and Establishment registration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Government recognition of a business as a micro, small or medium enterprise | Registration for goods and services tax, which gives you a GSTIN | State-level registration of a place of business under the state's shops and establishments law |
| Who issues it | The Ministry of MSME, through the Udyam portal | The GST authorities, through the GST portal | The state labour department or local authority, depending on the state |
| When it is needed | Optional. Useful if you want MSME schemes, loan programmes or tender preferences | Required above a turnover limit and in specific cases such as certain inter-state supplies or e-commerce sales | Required in most states for shops, offices and commercial establishments, with rules that differ by state |
| What to check | Your investment and turnover category on the portal; the registration itself is free on the official site | The current turnover limits and which scheme (regular or composition) suits you | Your state's rules, the headcount triggers and the renewal conditions |
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General information. Limits, rules and procedures differ by business, state and year, so check the official portals or ask our Experts before you apply.
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