India company register search
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in India
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How do I search the company register in India?
The India company register is maintained by MCA (https://www.mca.gov.in). Search it by company name or registration number to see CIN (Corporate Identity Number). Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In India, company records sit on MCA. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
https://www.mca.gov.in - 2
Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows CIN (Corporate Identity Number). That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the India company register free to search?
Yes. Searching MCA and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in India?
MCA, at https://www.mca.gov.in. Anything else republishing India company data is a copy of that register.
What does a India register entry show?
CIN (Corporate Identity Number). Availability of each field depends on what MCA publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
What is a CIN number?
CIN (Corporate Identity Number) is a 21-character alphanumeric code assigned to every company registered with MCA. It encodes the listing status (U/L), industry code, state, year of incorporation, ownership type, and a serial number. Example: U72200KA2004PTC035747.
People also ask about search the company register in India
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the India company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official India business registry?
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is the official public register of companies incorporated in India. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.mca.gov.in.
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