How to get access to Company Details : A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Visit the MCA Website:
Visit the website of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
2.Access the "MCA Services" Section:
On the home page of MCA, briefly under the service category or tab called MCA Services, the much needed link refers to “Company/LLP Master Data”. Indeed this enables you to search for information on companies as well as on LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships) registered in India.
3.Search for Company Name or CIN:
When searching, you will be required to type the Company Name or CIN that is the Corporate Identification Number of that particular company.
Other than the company’s CIN if you have it then you will find it very useful in gathering information.
But if you have no CIN, type the keywords from the company name into the search bar.
Fill in the CAPTCHA:
4.Click on "Search":
It’s always spelled like this and after having filled out all the fields that require input, press on “Search”. Afterward, the system will display the results with the aspect of the company, including registration number, status (active or inactive), date of incorporation, registered address, directors, etc.
Additional MCA Services for Company Information:
View Public Documents: You can also view documents like financial statements, annual returns and among others; however, it is cautioned that you may be required to contribute a token fee to be allowed to view them.
Company/LLP Master Data: Basically includes the company name, its status, year of incorporation etc.
5.Direct Link to Search:
MCA Co./LLP Master Data Search
In India, this portal can be used to confirm company information and makes company transactions more transparent.