How to Verify a Company Registration Status Under the Company Act, 2013

Introduction

A government website called the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) provides information on every company incorporated in India, including Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) and other companies.

The website allows users to verify the company’s registration number, type of business, date of incorporation, charges, directors, and other details.

How to Verify a Company’s Registration Status

Thus, you can use the procedures listed below to find out if a firm is registered in India:

• Step 1: Visit the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ official website.
• Step 2: Choose MCA Services from the Main Menu. A drop-down menu will appear with the option to select Master Data; click on it.
• Step 3: From the Master Data Drop-Down Menu, select View Company or LLP Master Data.
• Step 4: To finish the MCA company search, enter the firm name, CIN (Company Identification Number), and captcha. Then, click Submit. That’s it.
• Step 5: If the company information is accurately uploaded into the MCA portal, the company’s master data will appear on the screen. 

How to Download an MCA Incorporation Certificate?

It would help if you took the actions listed below:

1. Enter the “Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal,” or MCA, and log in. Your password and user ID are required.
2. Go to the “MCA Services” menu and select the “Get Certified Copies” tab.
3. Enter the CIN or name of the company for which certified copies are required, then select the business details.
4. Select the document and the year of filing for which a certified copy is required. Because of this, it is usually advised to check the document in public before moving forward.
5. Select the range, number of pages, and required certified copies.
6. The information about the fees that must be paid and the stamp duty amounts will be shown on the screen. Click “Add to cart.”
7. At this point, you can add other documents that you require certified copies of. Make sure you add attachments one at a time, as selecting the form alone does not guarantee that the attachments will also be validated. You must submit a separate request for certified copies of each attachment.
8. Click “View Payment details” after selecting the desired documents.
9. Select “Make payment.”
10. Use payment methods like NEFT, credit card, debit card, or online banking to make payments.

Motives for reviewing the company in MCA

Legal compliance

Every business in India must register with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and abide by several legal and regulatory obligations, including producing financial statements, annual reports, and other paperwork. 

You can check if a business is registered with the MCA to ensure compliance with these legal standards.

Verification of company information

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) tracks every business registered in India, including information about the firm’s name, address, directors, and shareholders. 

By looking up the MCA records, you can confirm a business’s legitimacy and ensure all its information is correct.

Transactions involving businesses

You must confirm a company’s registration status with the MCA to ensure its legitimacy before doing business, such as forming a partnership or signing a contract.

Financial information

The MCA records include a company’s authorized and paid-up capital, as well as any charges or mortgages the company has placed on its assets. 

Verifying this information can help you make more informed business judgments and gain a better understanding of a company’s financial situation.

Verifying whether a company is registered with the MCA can help you avoid possible fraud or legal problems and help you make an informed decision about doing business with the company.

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