GeM Registration Eligibility India.
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GeM seller registration requires: (1) Active GST registration certificate; (2) PAN of the entity; (3) Udyam Registration Certificate (for MSMEs — enables procurement preference); (4) Bank account details — current account, IFSC, cancelled cheque; (5) Aadhaar of the authorised signatory (for GeM portal verification); (6) Incorporation certificate or partnership deed or proprietor ID proof; (7) Email and mobile number (OTP verification). For startups with DPIIT recognition, the DPIIT registration certificate enables startup-specific GeM preferences.

GeM seller registration is typically completed in 2–5 business days if all documents are in order. The process: (1) Create user account on gem.gov.in; (2) Complete entity verification (GST and PAN validation — typically 24–48 hours for system sync); (3) Upload documents and complete seller profile; (4) List first product or service. Common delays: GST registration not yet reflecting in GeM system (requires 24–72 hours after GST update), Aadhaar-mobile link issues, or entity name mismatch between GST and PAN records.

Udyam-registered MSMEs on GeM get: (1) EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) exemption for tenders up to ₹25 lakh — saving working capital lock-up; (2) Purchase preference — MSME sellers can match the L1 (lowest) bid price and still win the order if the L1 is a large enterprise; (3) Reserved tenders — purchases up to ₹25 lakh are reserved exclusively for MSMEs; (4) Relaxed turnover criteria — MSMEs get relaxed eligibility in some category tenders; (5) Special MSME category visibility in GeM search results. Udyam registration is free on the udyamregistration.gov.in portal.

No. Active GST registration is a mandatory prerequisite for GeM seller registration. If your GST was cancelled (voluntary or by the department), you must first restore the GST registration (revocation application to the GST officer) before applying for GeM. GST cancellation also triggers a review of your existing GeM seller status if you are already registered — your seller account may be suspended until GST is restored. IBEAN manages the GST restoration process as a prerequisite to GeM registration.