India company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in India
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How do I search for a company by name in India?
To search India companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from MCA with CIN (Corporate Identity Number), Company name and registered address, Date of incorporation, Authorized and paid-up capital. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, One Person Company (OPC)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing CIN (Corporate Identity Number), Company name and registered address, Date of incorporation, Authorized and paid-up capital.
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Cross-check against MCA
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.mca.gov.in.
https://www.mca.gov.in
Frequently asked questions
Can I search India companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against MCA is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a India company search return?
Each record shows CIN (Corporate Identity Number), Company name and registered address, Date of incorporation, Authorized and paid-up capital, sourced from MCA.
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 for a company by name 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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