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The Make in India (MII) Certificate is a document that confirms a product is manufactured or produced in India and meets the local content requirements laid down under the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). It establishes the percentage of Indian (domestic) value addition in a product, enabling the supplier to claim preference in government and public-sector procurement.

This certificate is primarily needed by manufacturers, producers and suppliers who wish to sell goods or services to Central Government Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies, including through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal and various tenders. Many government bids specifically ask bidders to declare their local content and their supplier class.

Based on the local content percentage, suppliers are classified as Class-I local suppliers (50% or more local content), Class-II local suppliers (more than 20% but less than 50% local content) or non-local suppliers (20% or less). Class-I and Class-II local suppliers enjoy purchase preference and bidding advantages in eligible procurements.

Importantly, the MII Certificate is generally a self-declaration by the bidder, validated by a professional such as a Practicing Chartered Accountant, Statutory Auditor or Cost Auditor where required. It is not issued directly by the government as a licence, but it is a mandatory supporting document for claiming Make in India preference in public procurement.

A Make in India Certificate helps domestic manufacturers compete and win in government and public-sector procurement. Key benefits include:

• Procurement preference – Class-I local suppliers receive preference in eligible government tenders, and Class-II local suppliers are eligible in most procurements except global tender enquiries.
• Purchase preference (price matching) – Under the Order, eligible local suppliers within a specified margin of the lowest (L1) bid may be given the opportunity to match the L1 price and secure a share of the order.
• Access to GeM and government tenders – The certificate supports the local-content declaration commonly required when listing products and bidding on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and other tenders.
• Restricted competition – Where there is sufficient local capacity and competition, certain tenders may be reserved for Class-I local suppliers, reducing competition from non-local suppliers.
• Credibility – A documented, professionally validated local-content claim improves trust with government buyers and reduces the risk of bid rejection on local-content grounds.
• Support to domestic manufacturing – Encourages local sourcing of raw materials, components and services, strengthening the indigenous supply chain.

Only PAN Card and Aadhaar Card are mandatory; the rest are optional.

• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photograph
• Address Proof (Utility / Electricity Bill)
• Bank Statement
• Company Registration Proof (Udyam/MSME Registration or Company Incorporation Certificate/CIN)
• Manufacturing Process Report (step-by-step process, machines/tools used, production flowchart)
• Cost Breakdown and Local Content Calculation (cost sheet)
• Purchase invoices for Indian raw materials and bills from Indian service providers
• Employee and Labour Details (worker count, roles, wages, employment contracts)
• Utility and Overhead Proof (electricity/water bills, internet/telephone bills)
• Rent agreement or ownership proof of the manufacturing unit
• Self-Declaration / Affidavit signed by authorized signatory

Getting your Make in India Certificate through TaxoSure is quick and fully assisted. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Talk to our consultant. Our consultant connects with you on WhatsApp / Call to confirm the details, share the pricing and begin the work.
2. Get your Make in India Certificate. Our experts complete the entire process – cost-sheet preparation, local-content calculation and professional validation – and deliver your certificate and supporting documents to you.

To claim Make in India preference and obtain the certificate, the following broadly apply:

• The applicant should be a business manufacturing or producing goods (or providing services) in India. Pure importers or traders who merely resell imported goods do not qualify as local suppliers.
• The entity must be registered in India under applicable law (for example as a proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private/public company, etc.). Foreign companies may qualify through Indian subsidiaries or joint ventures that manufacture locally.
• The product must meet the minimum local content prescribed for the relevant category. A supplier is a Class-I local supplier with 50% or more local content and a Class-II local supplier with more than 20% but less than 50% local content. Suppliers with 20% or less local content are non-local.
• The minimum local content threshold can vary by product, as notified from time to time by the concerned Nodal Ministry for specific goods or products.
• The applicant must be able to substantiate the local content through cost records and, where required, professional certification.