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The complete, current fee structure for selling on the Government e-Marketplace (gem.gov.in) — registration, caution money, transaction charges and MSME exemptions.
No charge to create a seller / service-provider account on gem.gov.in.
GeM does not charge any recurring membership fee.
Refundable deposit linked to past turnover. Paid after first order > ₹5L.
Applied on order value exceeding ₹10 Lakh, capped at ₹72.5 Lakh per order.
Non-MSME sellers pay EMD as defined in each tender. Udyam MSMEs get full exemption.
Buyer-defined for each tender. Often waived for MSME / start-up sellers.
| Last Filed ITR Turnover | Caution Money Deposit |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹1 Crore (or no ITR) | ₹5,000 |
| ₹1 Crore – ₹10 Crore | ₹10,000 |
| Above ₹10 Crore | ₹25,000 |
Yes — GeM registration is 100% free for sellers and service providers. There is no signup fee, annual fee, or membership charge on gem.gov.in.
GeM charges a transaction fee on orders above ₹10 Lakh: 0.5% of order value (capped at ₹72.50 Lakh per order). Orders up to ₹10 Lakh are free of transaction charges.
Yes. New sellers must deposit Caution Money based on past turnover: ₹5,000 (turnover < ₹1 Cr), ₹10,000 (₹1–10 Cr) or ₹25,000 (> ₹10 Cr). It is refundable and one-time.
MSMEs registered on Udyam are exempt from EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) and Tender Document fees on all GeM bids. Transaction charges still apply above ₹10 Lakh order value.
Caution money is calculated on the latest filed ITR turnover. Sellers without ITR pay the minimum ₹5,000 slab until ITR is uploaded.
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