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    Is MCA free to search?

    Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.

    Search Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) at the official source

    Start with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for India. LemReveal has not established an available native register search for this page; indexed or secondary records are not complete register coverage.

    Open official portalRequest a record check

    Official access and fees vary. A human request is an enquiry, not a guaranteed extract or completed purchase.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: MCA

    How do I use MCA for free in India?

    LemReveal's basic registry lookup is free. The official MCA service at https://www.mca.gov.in has its own access rules: distinguish basic search, officer information, filed documents, certified extracts and API access. Do not assume these are all free or available without an account.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open MCA

      Go to https://www.mca.gov.in and check the official search and access options.

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

      Check basic-search access

      Determine whether the required entity search is public, requires an account or carries a search fee. Do not confuse a free search-results list with a full company extract.

    3. 3

      Check the fields you need

      Find out whether officers, addresses and historical filings are included in the public result or require a separate document.

    4. 4

      Check document and API charges

      Review the official terms for extracts, certified copies, filings and data services. A free web lookup does not imply a free API or certification.

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    India: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use MCA company or LLP information for the legal entity, then consult available signatory information and filings for officer questions. GST, company registration and professional licences are separate checks.
    Confirm the entity
    Distinguish a company CIN, an LLPIN and a director DIN. Match the full legal name and exact entity identifier before opening signatory or filing information.

    Check current access and document options on the official Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the India registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need to pay to search MCA?

    Check the current official access terms at https://www.mca.gov.in. Basic lookup on LemReveal is free, but official search access and document pricing are independent of LemReveal.

    What does MCA charge for?

    Check separately for searches, officer particulars, extracts, certified copies and data services. Availability and fees vary by source and document; the official fee schedule is authoritative.

    Is there a free API for MCA?

    A public web search does not guarantee an open API. Check the official developer or data-service terms. LemReveal's public lookup supports available integrations and is not a promise of complete or unrestricted access to this register.

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    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.

    What does the India business registry cost?

    Searching the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) by company name, number or status is free. Fees usually apply only for downloading full-text filed documents (annual accounts, articles of association) or requesting certified copies.

    Do I need to sign up to search the India register?

    No sign-up is required for public lookups on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Registration is only needed if you want to save searches, download bulk data, or file documents as a company representative.

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