Absolutely. The Udyam portal accepts self-declared turnover. A pre-revenue startup can declare zero turnover and register as a Micro enterprise. This is perfectly legal and gives you immediate access to MUDRA Shishu loans, startup scheme benefits, and government tender registration.
Top startup-friendly MSME schemes: (1) MUDRA Loan — ₹10 lakh without collateral, (2) CGTMSE — up to ₹2 crore collateral-free, (3) Startup India + MSME benefits combo, (4) GeM registration for govt sales, (5) NSIC subsidy schemes, (6) State-specific startup grants. Our personalised scheme report tells you exactly what applies to your sector.
If you want just the certificate, Basic (₹799) is enough. The Growth package (₹1,799) is worth it for startups who want to actually use their MSME status — the personalised scheme report alone typically identifies ₹10–50 lakh in accessible government funding. Most startup founders say it was the best ₹1,000 they spent.