Business Registration Number (BRN) Registration

What is BRN?

A Business Registration Number (BRN) is a unique identifier for a business, either a state tax ID or a registered identification number. It gives a distinct identity to your business, helping authorities track business activities online for easy registration and compliance.

• BRN can be a State Employer Identification Number (EIN) or a registered ID number.
• It is available free of cost and can be applied online for convenience.

---

Advantages of BRN Registration

• Builds Reputation: Customers trust registered businesses more, especially first-time entrepreneurs.
• Company Bank Account: BRN simplifies opening a corporate bank account in the company’s name, enhancing credibility.
• Easier Loan Access: Registered businesses with BRN find it easier to get loans as lenders recognize them as trustworthy entities.
• Exclusive Ownership: BRN registration ensures that no other business can register with the same name, protecting your brand identity.

---

Documents Required for BRN Registration

• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
• Director Identification Number (DIN)
• Registration details from MCA portal
• Certificate of Incorporation
• PAN Card (scanned copy)
• Aadhaar Card copy
• Latest electricity bill (address proof)
• Photograph of applicant
• Bank statement of the organization
• Contact information like phone number, email address

---

Basic Requirements for Sole Proprietorship Registration

• Open a bank account in the name of the business entity.
• Registration options include:
  • Udyog Aadhaar under Ministry of MSME
  • Shop and Establishment Act registration
  • GST Registration

---

How to Obtain BRN Registration in India?

1. Visit the BRN registration portal.
2. Select Registration > Apply for BRN. For NGOs, select Apply BRN (For NGO).
3. Agree to terms and conditions.
4. Enter Mobile Number, Email ID, and Captcha Code; verify with OTP sent to email or phone.
5. Fill the application form with relevant details:
   • Signature upload (JPEG, max 50 KB)
   • Business and head office details including PAN/TAN
   • Correspondence address
   • Major business activity (select appropriate activity code)
   • Year of starting operation
   • Whether annual accounts are maintained
   • Ownership code (Proprietorship, Partnership, Company, LLP, etc.)
   • Number of employees
   • Proposed investment (in lakhs)
   • Applicable acts for registration
6. Submit the application and print a copy of the submitted form.
7. BRN will be auto-generated and sent to your registered mobile number and email ID.

---

Precautions While Applying for BRN

• Use your own mobile number and email; do not use someone else’s.
• Carefully read the BR tutorial before applying to avoid mistakes.
• Provide accurate information regarding the institution/firm status.
• Some fields auto-fill and are non-editable; fill others carefully.
• Only fill head office address if applicable; otherwise leave blank.
• Select the correct activity code that best describes your business.
• If application is rejected, check reasons via Print BRN and rectify using Update BRN; no need to reapply.
• Online facilities are available to update or cancel BRN.

---