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Single Point Registration Scheme

The Government of India has introduced various start-up schemes over a period of time to boost up Indian Startup ecosystem. Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) is a startup scheme launched in 2003 and managed by the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC). In this article, we look at the various aspects of the Single Point Registration Scheme, eligibility, conditions and application procedure.

Scheme Overview

The National Small Industries Corporation Limited was introduced in 1955 by the Indian Government to promote the growth of small industries in our country. NSIC registers all Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) in India under this Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) for participation in Government Purchases.

Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs)

Enterprises are classified as Micro, Small & Medium based on the limit of investment for manufacturing /service sector. Eligible MSME units are provided with Udyog Aadhar registration certificate. The following is the criteria for obtaining Udyog Aadhar. Manufacturing Sector - Investment in Plant & Machinery Service Enterprises - Investment in equipment

Enterprises	Manufacturing Sector	Service Sector
Micro Enterprises	Less than 25Lakh	Less than 10 Lakh
Small Enterprises	25 Lakh – 5 Crore	10 Lakh – 2 Crore
Medium Enterprises	5Crore – 10 Crore	2 Crore – 5 Crore

Advantages of Registering under the Single Point Registration Scheme

MSEs registered under the Single Point Registration Scheme through NSIC for participation in Government purchases are eligible for the following benefits.

Tender sets will be issued free of cost.
The eligible micro and small enterprises will get an exemption from payment of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).
In tender participating, MSEs quoting price within the price band of L1+15 per cent will be allowed to supply a portion up to 20% of the requirement by bringing down their price to L1 Price where L1 is non-MSMEs.
All Central Ministries/Departments /PSUs shall set an annual goal of minimum 20% of total annual purchases of products produced or rendered by MSMEs.
Out of annual requirement of 20% procurement from MSMEs, 4% is earmarked for units owned by Schedule Caste /Schedule Tribes.
For exclusive purchases from MSMEs, about 358 items are reserved.

Eligibility

MSMEs registered as manufacturing/service enterprises with the Director of Industries (DI)/District Industries Centre (DIC) is eligible for SPRS. Also, MSMEs is having Udyog Aadhar or an acknowledgement of Entrepreneurs Memorandum (EM Part-II), are eligible. Finally, MSMEs who have started commercial production but not completed 1 year of existence is eligible for the Single Point Registration Scheme.

Single Point Registration Scheme Certificate

Micro & Small Enterprises who have registered under Single Point Registration Scheme will be granted a Certificate. The Single Point Registration Scheme certificate will be valid for 2 years. Certificate can be renewed by every 2 years. Renewal will be done after verifying continuous Commercial and Technical Competence of registered MSEs. Also, NSIC will issue Provisional Registration Certificate to new MSEs under Single Point Registration Scheme who have started the commercial production but not having audited Balance Sheet for the last one year. In such cases, the certificate will be valid for 1 year from the date of issue.

Fee for Single Point Registration

The Fee structure for registering under the Single Point Registration Scheme is provided below:

Category			Fee
Category			Micro Enterprises	Small Enterprises	Cap
MSEs other than SC/ST	Fresh Registration	Turnover up to Rs. 100 lakh	Rs.3000	Rs.5000	Rs. 1 lakh
	Fresh Registration	Turnover exceeding Rs. 100 lakh	Rs. 3000/- plus Rs. 1500/- for every additional turnover of Rs. 100 Lakh	Rs. 5000/- plus Rs. 2000/- for every additional turnover of Rs. 100 Lakh	Rs. 1 lakh
	Issuance of certificate / Amendment in the certificate		50% of fresh registration	50% of fresh registration	Rs.50000
	Renewal of Registration Certificate		50% of the fresh registration	50% of the fresh registration	Rs.50000
Micro & Small Enterprises owned by the SC/ST	Fresh registration/renewal / amendments/competency certificate		100% subsidy	100% subsidy	-
MSEs other than SC/ST located in the entire North Eastern Region	Fresh registration / renewal / amendments / competency certificate		20% concession in fee	20% concession in fee	-