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Small-business registration and subsidy

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Contact information

Tamil Nadu Secretariat
Minister in-charge

Hon'ble Thiru T.M. Anbarasan - Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Headquarters & office address

Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce, SIDCO Corporate Office, Guindy, Chennai 600032

Phone & helpline
044-25671562044-22501461
Email address
[email protected]

Directorates, boards & agencies under this department

  • Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce
  • Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation (TIIC)
  • Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation (TANSIDCO)
  • Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII)

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Frequently asked citizen questions (FAQs)

How to register for Udyam MSME certificate online for free?

The Government of India's Udyam Registration for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is a 100% paperless, free self-declaration process.

Start online (fastest):

  • Visit the official government portal exclusively at udyamregistration.gov.in.
  • Click 'For New Entrepreneurs who are not registered yet as MSME'.
  • Enter the proprietor/director's 12-digit Aadhaar number and verify via OTP.
  • Enter PAN card, enterprise name, industrial classification (NIC code), and bank details.

Instant certificate:

  • The official Udyam Registration Certificate featuring a verifiable QR code is generated instantly with lifetime validity.

Warning against fraudulent sites:

  • Beware of private commercial websites charging intermediary fees. Official government registration is completely free of charge.
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How to apply for 25% capital subsidy under NEEDS and UYEGP schemes?

The Tamil Nadu Government promotes entrepreneurship through capital subsidies and bank loan facilitation under NEEDS and UYEGP schemes.

NEEDS Scheme:

  • For first-generation graduate or diploma entrepreneurs. Project cost from ₹10 Lakhs to ₹5 Crores. Offers a 25% capital subsidy up to ₹75 Lakhs with 3% interest subvention.

UYEGP Scheme:

  • For minimum 8th standard pass candidates. Project cost up to ₹15 Lakhs for manufacturing and ₹5 Lakhs for services, with a 25% capital subsidy up to ₹1.25 Lakhs.

Start online (fastest):

  • Apply on the official MSME portal (msmeonline.tn.gov.in).
  • Upload educational certificates, detailed Project Report (DPR), community certificate, and Aadhaar card.
  • Attend interview at the District Industries Centre (DIC) for bank loan recommendation.
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How can small entrepreneurs get industrial plots in SIDCO parks?

Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation (TANSIDCO) develops industrial parks offering plots and ready-built sheds with full infrastructure for MSMEs.

Start online (fastest):

  • Visit sidco.tn.gov.in to check real-time availability of industrial plots and sheds across districts.
  • Apply through the transparent online allotment / e-auction portal and deposit Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

Special quotas:

  • Preferential reservations and concessions are provided for women entrepreneurs, disabled entrepreneurs, and SC/ST industrialists.
  • Estates feature uninterrupted power feeder lines, asphalt roads, common effluent treatment plants, and testing amenities.
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