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    How to find a company's registration number in India

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    How do I find a company's registration number in India?

    Search the company's name on MCA at https://www.mca.gov.in. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open MCA

      Navigate to https://www.mca.gov.in.

      https://www.mca.gov.in
    2. 2

      Search by company name

      Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.

    3. 3

      Copy the registration number

      The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.

    4. 4

      Confirm it's the right entity

      Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is a India company's registration number published?

    It appears on the entity's public profile in MCA (https://www.mca.gov.in) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.

    Is looking up a India registration number free?

    Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on MCA is free and does not require an account.

    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.

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    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.

    Where do I find a India company's registration number?

    Every registered India entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) record.

    Is a India registration number the same as a VAT number?

    No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.

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