The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) provides a centralized online platform where information about all registered companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in India can be accessed.
Through this portal, users can verify details such as the Company Identification Number (CIN), company type, incorporation date, director details, charges registered against the company, and more. Additionally, key documents such as balance sheets and annual returns are also available for download by paying the prescribed fees.
Steps to Verify Company Registration Status
Step 1: Visit the official MCA website.
Step 2: Click on the ‘MCA Services’ tab, then select ‘View Company/LLP Master Data’ from the dropdown.
Step 3: Enter the CIN of the company. Input the captcha code, and click on ‘Submit’.
Note: If you do not know the CIN, you can click the search icon next to the ‘Company/LLP Name’ field to find it.
The page will display the following information:
- CIN (Company Identification Number)
- Name of the Company
- ROC (Registrar of Companies) Code
- Company Registration Number
- Company Category and Class
- Date of Incorporation
- Authorized and Paid-up Capital
- Number of Members
- Registered Office Address and Email ID
- Assets Under Charge
- Director Information
How to Download an Incorporation Certificate from MCA
To obtain a certified copy of a company’s incorporation certificate, follow these steps:
- Log in to the MCA portal using your registered User ID and Password.
- Under the ‘MCA Services’ tab, choose ‘Get Certified Copies’.
- Enter the CIN or the company name, then select the correct entity.
- Select the specific document and corresponding filing year for which the certified copy is required. It’s advisable to perform a public inspection to verify the document before proceeding.
- Specify the number of pages, range, and copies required for certification.
- The fee amount, including any applicable stamp duty, will appear on the screen. Click on ‘Add to Cart’.
- If you need certified copies of multiple documents, you can add them here. Ensure you add each attachment separately, as selecting only the form does not automatically include attached files.
- Once all documents are selected, click on ‘View Payment Details’.
- Proceed by clicking ‘Make Payment’.
- Complete the payment using a credit card, debit card, internet banking, or NEFT. We provide the best company registration services!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is CIN?
CIN, or Corporate Identification Number, is a 21-character alphanumeric code provided to companies once they are registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). This number uniquely identifies a company and must be quoted in all filings made through the MCA portal.
What is ROC?
The Registrar of Companies (ROC) functions under the MCA and is responsible for regulating and administering company-related activities in India. Operating in all major states and Union Territories, ROCs handle company registrations, maintain public records of registered entities, and offer public access to this data for a prescribed fee.
What are Assets Under Charge?
An asset under charge refers to the company’s property or assets that are pledged as security for a loan. In simple terms, a charge gives the lender a legal right over these assets until the debt is repaid. Companies must register any creation or modification of such charges with the ROC within 30 days. These charge details are accessible through the company registration status check.
What is DIN?
DIN, or Director Identification Number, is a unique code assigned to an individual appointed as a director of a company. This number can be obtained by submitting the SPICe form at the time of registering a company.
What is the SPICe+ Form?
SPICe+ stands for Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus. It is a consolidated form that streamlines multiple services including:
- Name reservation
- DIN allotment
- Company incorporation
- PAN and TAN allocation
It merges several steps of company formation into one seamless process, making incorporation faster and more efficient.
What is DSC and is it required for SPICe+ and RUN?
DSC stands for Digital Signature Certificate and is necessary for verifying documents submitted online. It must be issued by a government-approved certifying authority. Filing the SPICe+ (INC-32) form requires a valid DSC. However, DSC is not needed when using the RUN (Reserve Unique Name) service for name changes.
What is RUN?
RUN (Reserve Unique Name) is an MCA web-based service used to reserve or change the name of a company. As of February 23, 2020, name reservation during incorporation must be done through the SPICe+ form. The RUN service is now mainly used for modifying the name of an already existing company.
