Registration is voluntary and not compulsory and has no statutory basis. But, the registration is beneficial for the enterprise itself because it makes the unit eligible for availing the benefits given by the Central or State Governments for the promotion of SSIs. The regime of incentives offered by the Centre generally are:

	Credit prescription (Priority sector lending), differential rates of interest etc.
	Excise Exemption Scheme
	Exemption under Direct Tax Laws.
	Statutory support such as reservation and the Interest on Delayed Payments Act

Documents Required for SSI REGISTRATION :

	Company Name
	Proprietor Name
	Phone Number
	Machinery Details
	Office Address
	Residence Address
	Nature of Business