Who Can Sell on GeM? Eligibility Criteria Explained

GeM's eligibility rules are broader than most people assume — the portal is open to nearly any legally constituted business entity, not just large, established companies.

Proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, and private limited companies can all register as sellers, provided they hold valid PAN, GST registration, and a bank account in the entity's name. There's no minimum turnover or years-in-business requirement to register, though specific tenders may set their own eligibility bars.

What determines whether you can actually WIN business, though, is different from whether you can register. Individual bids and tenders can specify minimum experience, past performance, or technical certifications — eligibility to register is just the entry ticket, not a guarantee of winning orders.

One area that trips up new sellers: reseller vs manufacturer status. If you're not the original manufacturer of what you're selling, you'll need an OEM authorization letter to list those products, which is a separate eligibility layer on top of basic registration.

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