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MCA21 Portal Guide · Company Status Codes · Document Downloads

MCA Company Search Guide

Learn how to find company information on the MCA21 portal, understand company status codes, and download official documents.

Quick Access — MCA21 Portal

The MCA21 portal (mca.gov.in) is the official Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal. All company-related searches, filings, and document downloads happen here.

🔍  What Information Can You Find on MCA?
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Company Basics

  • CIN (Corporate Identification Number)
  • Date of Incorporation
  • Registered Address
  • ROC (Registrar of Companies) jurisdiction
  • Authorised & Paid-up Capital
  • Company Category & Sub-category

Directors & Officers

  • Director names and DIN numbers
  • Date of appointment & cessation
  • Designated partners (LLP)
  • Key Managerial Personnel

Filing History

  • Annual returns (MGT-7)
  • Financial statements (AOC-4)
  • All eForm filings with dates
  • Compliance status

Charges & Mortgage

  • Charge ID and creation date
  • Charge holder (lender name)
  • Amount secured
  • Asset description
  • Charge status (Open/Closed)
📋  How to Search a Company on MCA21 — Step by Step
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Go to mca.gov.in → Click on "MCA Services" → "Company/LLP Master Data"
Enter the Company Name or CIN in the search box. CIN is in format: U12345MH2010PTC123456
Complete the CAPTCHA verification and click "Submit"
View the Company Master Data — includes status, incorporation date, address, directors
For documents, click "View Signatory Details" or use the Document download section (fees may apply for certified copies)

CIN FORMAT EXPLAINED

U/L + Activity Code (5 digits) + State Code (2 letters) + Year + Company Type (PTC/PLC/GOI) + Sequence (6 digits)
Example: U74999MH2015PTC123456

🏷️  Company Status Codes Explained
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Active
Company is duly registered and in compliance. Can carry on business normally.
Strike Off
Removed from register by ROC under Section 248. Cannot do business. Can be revived.
Under Liquidation
Winding-up proceedings initiated. Liquidator appointed. Assets being distributed.
Amalgamated
Merged with another company. CIN of resulting company shown in records.
Converted to LLP
Company converted to Limited Liability Partnership. New LLPIN assigned.
Dissolved
Winding-up complete. Company ceased to exist legally.
Dormant
No significant accounting transaction for 2+ years. Filed for dormant status.
Active (Filing Due)
Active but has pending compliance filings. May face action if not filed.
📄  How to Download Documents from MCA
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Login to MCA21 portal (registration required for document downloads)
Go to "Document Related Services" → "View Public Documents" (e-Form Filing History)
Enter CIN and select document type. Free documents: MGT-7 (Annual Return), AOC-4 (Financials), incorporation documents
For Certified Copies (COI, MOA, AOA): use Form CCA and pay ₹50–₹500 depending on document type

Free to view: Master data, filing history, charge details. Paid: Certified true copies, ROC-filed documents with digital signature verification.

👤  Director Information & DIN Lookup
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Every director in India has a unique DIN (Director Identification Number) — an 8-digit number issued by MCA.

Go to mca.gov.in → "MCA Services" → "DIN Services" → "Director Master Data"
Enter DIN number to see director's name, date of birth, address, and all associated companies
DIN-3 KYC must be filed annually (by September 30) to keep DIN active

◆ COMPANY REGISTRATION & COMPLIANCE

Register a Private Limited Company, LLP, or OPC. Handle MCA filings, annual compliance, and ROC forms.