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Msme Return Filing
File for MSME return filing with confidence. I-Pro Solutions provides step-by-step guidance, document checklists, fee breakdown and online submission for msme.
Turnaround
7–14 Working Days
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₹599
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Total starting from
₹599
Professional fee (no government fee)
Professional fee₹599 starts with
Government fee (est.)No fee
Turnaround7–14 Working Days
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About this service
Udyam Registration (MSME) is the official government registration certifying micro, small, and medium enterprises in India under the MSMED Act, 2006. Registration unlocks priority sector bank lending, 50% discount on government trademark fees, collateral-free credit access, protection against delayed payments under Section 15 of MSMED Act, and government tender preferences.
Eligibility & thresholds
Minimum
- Micro: Invest ≤ ₹1 Cr & Turn ≤ ₹5 Cr
- Small: Invest ≤ ₹10 Cr & Turn ≤ ₹50 Cr
- Medium: Invest ≤ ₹50 Cr & Turn ≤ ₹250 Cr
Maximum
- Manufacturing and service units eligible
- Subsequent graduation on business growth
- No limit on enterprise transactions
Statutory floor
- Zero official government application fee
- Mandatory PAN & Aadhaar integration
- Automatic IT and GST portal synchronization
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Investor-Centric AOA Drafting
If you plan to raise institutional funding, standard Articles of Association (AOA) will not suffice. Venture capitalists demand specific clauses regarding right of first refusal (ROFR), tag-along/drag-along rights, and anti-dilution provisions. Our elite corporate lawyers draft sophisticated AOAs that anticipate future funding rounds, preventing costly and time-consuming structural overhauls when you secure term sheets.
Complex Multi-Founder Structuring
Co-founder disputes are the leading cause of early-stage startup failure. We don't just register your company; we advise on optimal equity splits, director roles, and authorized capital distribution. We provide templates for Co-Founder Agreements and vesting schedules, ensuring that the foundational relationship between partners is legally documented and aligned for long-term stability.
Rapid SPICe+ Processing Engine
Time is of the essence for startups. We utilize an advanced compliance engine that preemptively validates all data entered into the SPICe+ (INC-32) form. By cross-referencing PAN databases, checking DIN eligibility, and formatting registered office proofs perfectly, we eliminate typographical errors that typically cause frustrating ROC resubmission delays, ensuring first-pass approval.
Strategic Authorized Capital Advisory
Determining your initial Authorized Share Capital is a delicate balance. Set it too low, and you'll immediately face high fees to increase it during your first seed round. Set it too high, and you pay unnecessary upfront government stamp duty. We analyze your 12-to-18-month funding roadmap to recommend the exact optimal capital structure that minimizes immediate costs while accommodating your immediate growth.
ESOP Implementation Framework
Attracting top-tier talent in the startup ecosystem often requires offering Employee Stock Ownership Plans. A Private Limited Company is the only structure that efficiently supports this. As part of our premium advisory, we structure your initial cap table to accommodate a future ESOP pool seamlessly, ensuring you are ready to incentivize your founding team.
Comprehensive Post-Incorporation Toolkit
Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation is just the starting line. Within the first 30 to 180 days, you must open a bank account, appoint a statutory auditor (ADT-1), and file the Commencement of Business (INC-20A). We provide a complete post-incorporation execution service, handling these mandatory compliance milestones so you can focus entirely on product development and sales.
Government Fee Breakdown
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Msme Return Filing Statutory Filing | ₹0 (No government fee) | Government fee is Nil / exempted under applicable statutory rulesOfficial Regulator |
| Total Government Fee | No fee | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- ›List of MSME suppliers (by URN) to whom dues are outstanding for more than 45 days as on the half-ye — List of MSME suppliers (by URN) to whom dues are outstanding for more than 45 days as on the half-year-end date.
- ›Amount of principal outstanding + interest payable under Section 16 of MSMED Act. — Amount of principal outstanding + interest payable under Section 16 of MSMED Act.
- ›Reasons for the delay (declaration by the company — self-attested). — Reasons for the delay (declaration by the company — self-attested).
- ›SRN of last filed MSME-1 (for resubmission / revision reference). — SRN of last filed MSME-1 (for resubmission / revision reference).
- ›Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the authorised director / Company Secretary in Practice (PCS) — Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the authorised director / Company Secretary in Practice (PCS) — for MCA V3 upload.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **Customer / I-Pro**
**Customer / I-Pro**: Obtain list of all suppliers and identify MSMEs (by Udyam Registration Number / Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum number) as on the half-year-end date. - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Verify each supplier's MSME status by entering URN on Udyam portal — print certificate as evidence of status as on the date of supply. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Compute days from acceptance of goods/services (Section 2(g) of MSMED Act) to half-year-end; identify cases where 45-day limit has been crossed. - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Calculate interest under Section 16 at three times the bank rate notified by RBI (compounded monthly on a daily-rest basis). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Open MCA V3 portal → MCA Services → MSME-1 → "Half Yearly Return". - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Enter CIN, half-year (April-September → return due 30 October; October-March → return due 30 April), fill in particulars of each MSME supplier (URN, supplier name, amount, days delayed, interest). - 7I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **Customer**
**Customer**: Verify the declaration; affix DSC of authorised signatory. - 8I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Upload Form MSME-1 on MCA V3 — system issues Service Request Number (SRN). - 9I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: For Nil return (no outstanding dues), file MSME-1 with zero entries — mandatory even if no transactions. - 10Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Hand over SRN acknowledgment and challan; advise customer on Section 43B(h) tax-disallowance impact for delayed payments.
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) | One-time mandatory | Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers | 5-year tenure | Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually) |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually) |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation | Annual | Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September |
Penalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) | One-time mandatory | ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) | 5-year tenure | Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) | Annual | ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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