Mandatory Filing for Large-Scale Manufacturing Units
The Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum (IEM) is a mandatory filing under the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951, for setting up industrial undertakings in the delicensed sector. It serves as an official intimation to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India.
IEM is required for industrial units that do not require an industrial license but intend to set up operations in sectors covered under the delicensed category, with an investment above the prescribed limits.
For manufacturing undertakings not requiring industrial licensing
Where investment in plant & machinery exceeds ₹50 crore (for manufacturing) or ₹10 crore (for service sector)
When the unit is not in a small-scale or micro-enterprise category
IEM is filed in two parts:
Part A: Filed before commencement of production to inform the government of intention to set up the unit
Part B: Filed after commencement of commercial production
No industrial license required for most sectors
Acts as a record with DPIIT for policy and statistical purposes
Enables eligibility for certain central and state-level subsidies
Required for large-scale investments and bank funding
IEM is not required for:
Small & Micro Enterprises (SMEs)
Sectors requiring mandatory licensing under IDRA
Non-manufacturing sectors
End-to-end IEM Part A and Part B filing
Preparation of required documents and application
Liaison with DPIIT and relevant authorities
Compliance advisory post-filing
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