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Business & Company Formation 2 min read Updated on 28 Sept 2026

How to Check Company Registration in India 2026: MCA Master Data Guide

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How to Check Company Registration in India 2026: MCA Master Data Guide
Quick Summary

The short version

Verify an Indian company or LLP in 2026 through MCA master data. Check CIN/LLPIN, status, incorporation date, registered office and key public details.

⚡IMPORTANT STATUTORY NOTICE

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.


What You Can Verify on MCA

Public/master-data services can help confirm:

  • legal company/LLP name;
  • CIN/LLPIN;
  • date of incorporation;
  • entity status;
  • registered office;
  • company category/class;
  • authorised/paid-up capital where applicable;
  • signatory/director information through relevant services;
  • filing-related data available through MCA.

Step-by-Step

MCA Company Verification

  1. Open MCA

    Go to mca.gov.in Official ↗.

  2. Find Master Data

    Use the current Company/LLP master-data search.

  3. Enter name or identifier

    Search by legal name, CIN or LLPIN where supported.

  4. Open result

    Match the exact entity.

  5. Check status

    Review active/struck-off/other displayed status.

  6. Check office and incorporation

    Compare with contract/invoice.

  7. Review signatories

    Use the relevant MCA service if authority matters.

  8. Save evidence

    Note CIN/LLPIN and date checked.


What Does “Active” Mean?

“Active” in MCA master data is useful, but it is not a credit rating or compliance guarantee.

An active company may still have:

  • overdue filings;
  • tax disputes;
  • litigation;
  • licence problems;
  • financial stress;
  • inactive GST registration for a specific state.

For important due diligence, verify other registers too.


MCA Verification vs GST Verification

MCAGST Portal
Confirms corporate/LLP legal identityConfirms GST registration
CIN/LLPINGSTIN
Incorporation/statusGST status
Registered officePrincipal place data shown on GST
Company signatory dataReturn filing data, where shown

Use both when onboarding a business vendor.


Fraud-Prevention Checklist

  • ○ Legal name matches bank beneficiary
  • ○ CIN/LLPIN verified on MCA
  • ○ GSTIN verified separately
  • ○ Registered office checked
  • ○ Signatory authority confirmed for large contracts
  • ○ Email domain independently checked
  • ○ Bank account confirmed through safe process
  • ○ Regulatory licences checked if sector-specific

Official Source

MCA Portal Official ↗


Need Company Due-Diligence Support?

TaxQue can help with corporate master-data checks and compliance review.

Contact TaxQue

Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions? We Have Answers.

Use the official Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal and company master-data services.
Legal & Tax Advisory Disclaimer

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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