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MCA / Company Law

MCA Company Master Data: How to Search and Verify Company Details Online

By Content Admin • Updated September 2026 • 8 min read

Before you do business with any company in India — sign a vendor contract, advance a loan, or enter a partnership — you should verify their legal status on the MCA21 portal. MCA Company Master Data is a free, publicly accessible record of every company and LLP registered under the Companies Act. In under 2 minutes, you can confirm whether a business is legally registered, active, and compliant — or whether it has been struck off.

Key Takeaways

  • MCA master data is publicly available at mca.gov.in — no login or fee for basic records.
  • You can search by company name, CIN, or LLPIN to find any registered company or LLP in India.
  • The master data shows company status, directors, registered address, authorised capital, and filing history.
  • A company showing “Strike Off” status cannot legally operate and you should not transact with it.
  • Detailed financial documents require payment of a small MCA fee (₹50–₹100 per document).

What is MCA Company Master Data and what does it contain?

MCA Company Master Data is the official public record maintained by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for every company and LLP incorporated in India under the Companies Act 2013 or earlier Acts. This database, hosted on the MCA21 portal at mca.gov.in, is updated each time a company files a document with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

The master data record for each company includes:

Data Field What It Tells You
CIN (Corporate Identity Number) Unique 21-character identifier of the company
Company Status Active, Strike Off, Under Liquidation, Dormant, etc.
Date of Incorporation When the company was registered with ROC
Registered Address Official address of the company’s registered office
ROC (Registrar of Companies) Which state ROC the company is registered with
Authorised Capital Maximum share capital the company is authorised to issue
Paid-up Capital Actual capital contributed by shareholders
Directors Names, DIN, and appointment dates of current directors
Annual Filing Status Whether annual returns (MGT-7) and financials (AOC-4) are filed

The MCA21 portal has a dedicated search function for company and LLP master data. Here is the step-by-step process:

  1. Open mca.gov.in in your browser. No login is required for basic master data access.
  2. In the top search bar or under MCA Services, click View Company/LLP Master Data.
  3. In the search box, type the company name (partial names work) or the exact CIN or LLPIN.
  4. Select the correct company from the drop-down results.
  5. Click Submit to view the full master data record.
  6. The page loads the company’s complete public record — status, address, directors, capital, and filing history.
Search tip: If searching by company name and getting too many results, narrow it down by adding the state abbreviation or company type (e.g., “Tradeviser Private Limited” vs. just “Tradeviser”). If you know the CIN, searching by CIN gives a direct, unique result.

How do you access LLP master data separately?

LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) master data is accessed through the same MCA portal but uses a different identifier — the LLPIN (LLP Identification Number) instead of CIN. The process is identical: enter the LLP name or LLPIN in the View Company/LLP Master Data search. LLP master data includes LLPIN, registered office address, designated partners, contribution details, and annual filing status (Form 11 and Form 8).

What do the fields in MCA master data mean?

Status Shown Meaning Can It Do Business?
Active Company is registered and in good standing Yes
Strike Off Removed from ROC register for non-filing No
Under Liquidation Winding-up process in progress Restricted
Dormant Inactive but still registered Limited
Converted to LLP Company converted to LLP structure As LLP now
Risk alert: Never advance money to or sign contracts with a company showing “Strike Off” status on MCA. Such a company has no legal standing to enter into contracts, and recovery of dues from a struck-off entity is extremely difficult.

How do you download company documents from MCA?

Basic master data is free. Detailed statutory documents require a small fee paid on MCA21:

  • From the company’s master data page, click on Documents or Filings.
  • Select the document you want: Annual Return (MGT-7), Financial Statements (AOC-4), MoA, AoA, or Charge documents.
  • Pay the prescribed MCA document fee (typically ₹50–₹100) using the MCA21 payment gateway.
  • The document downloads as a PDF after payment confirmation.

When should you check MCA master data — and for what purposes?

  • Vendor/supplier due diligence — Verify a vendor’s legal status before a significant purchase order
  • Customer background check — Confirm a B2B customer exists and is active before extending credit
  • Loan/credit assessment — Banks and NBFCs check MCA master data before lending to companies
  • Investment due diligence — Investors verify a startup’s registration and filing compliance before writing a cheque
  • Legal proceedings — Lawyers verify company status and registered address for serving legal notices
  • Competitor research — Check a competitor’s structure, capital, and directors

How can Tradeviser help with MCA compliance and searches?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCA Company Master Data?

MCA Company Master Data is the official public record on mca.gov.in containing CIN, status, address, directors, capital, and filing history for every registered company and LLP in India.

How do I search company master data on MCA?

Go to mca.gov.in → MCA Services → View Company/LLP Master Data → enter company name or CIN → view the record. No login or fee required for basic data.

Is MCA master data free to access?

Yes — basic master data (CIN, status, directors, address) is free. Detailed documents (financial statements, MoA/AoA) require payment of ₹50–₹100 per document.

What does ‘Strike Off’ mean in MCA master data?

A company with Strike Off status has been removed from the ROC register — usually for not filing annual returns for 2+ years. Such a company cannot legally do business.

How do I find directors of a company using MCA?

Open the company’s master data record on mca.gov.in and scroll to the Directors section — it lists current directors with DIN, name, and appointment date.