Verify an Indian company or LLP in 2026 through MCA master data. Check CIN/LLPIN, status, incorporation date, registered office and key public details.
Last verified: 28 September 2026. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) remains the primary government source for checking registered company/LLP master data in India.
Before paying a vendor, investing in a company or signing a major contract, verify the legal entity rather than relying on a website, visiting card or GST invoice alone.
Public/master-data services can help confirm:
MCA Company Verification
Open MCA
Go to mca.gov.in Official ↗.
Find Master Data
Use the current Company/LLP master-data search.
Enter name or identifier
Search by legal name, CIN or LLPIN where supported.
Open result
Match the exact entity.
Check status
Review active/struck-off/other displayed status.
Check office and incorporation
Compare with contract/invoice.
Review signatories
Use the relevant MCA service if authority matters.
Save evidence
Note CIN/LLPIN and date checked.
“Active” in MCA master data is useful, but it is not a credit rating or compliance guarantee.
An active company may still have:
For important due diligence, verify other registers too.
| MCA | GST Portal |
|---|---|
| Confirms corporate/LLP legal identity | Confirms GST registration |
| CIN/LLPIN | GSTIN |
| Incorporation/status | GST status |
| Registered office | Principal place data shown on GST |
| Company signatory data | Return filing data, where shown |
Use both when onboarding a business vendor.
TaxQue can help with corporate master-data checks and compliance review.
This article is published by TaxQue (ARB FinTech LLP) for general informational, educational, and business guidance purposes only. Tax laws, GST rules, MCA circulars, and judicial precedents are subject to frequent statutory revisions. This content does not constitute formal individualized tax, accounting, or legal counsel.
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