Company Registration Number (CIN): Meaning, Format, How to Find and Obtain

A company registration number is assigned during the company incorporation process. The applicant completes the applicable MCA incorporation filings, submits the required constitutional and identity documents, pays the applicable statutory charges, and completes the required verification. After approval, the Certificate of Incorporation is issued and contains the company’s CIN.

• Prepare Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) for the persons who need to sign the incorporation documents.
• Select the proposed company name and use SPICe+ Part A for separate name reservation where required.
• Complete SPICe+ Part B and the applicable linked forms with the company, director, subscriber and registered-office details.
• Submit the Memorandum of Association (MoA), Articles of Association (AoA) and prescribed supporting documents.
• Provide the required identity, address and registered-office proofs and complete the applicable declarations and consents.
• Pay the applicable MCA filing charges, stamp duty and other prescribed charges.
• Complete the MCA examination and any permitted resubmission or clarification process.
• After approval, receive the Certificate of Incorporation containing the company registration number/CIN.

DIN requirements are handled through the applicable MCA incorporation process. Where permitted, Director Identification Numbers (DINs) for proposed directors are allotted through SPICe+ rather than requiring a separate standalone DIN application.

The exact document set depends on the company structure, subscribers/directors, registered-office arrangement and the MCA forms applicable at the time of filing. Foreign subscribers or directors can have additional attestation, notarisation or apostille requirements.

Company incorporation does not have one universal rupee cost. MCA charges depend on the incorporation filings and authorised share capital, while stamp duty varies by State or Union Territory.

MCA’s SPICe+ incorporation FAQ states that the Rs. 1,000 name-reservation fee applies when the proposed name is reserved separately through SPICe+ Part A. The same FAQ lists Rs. 66 for PAN and Rs. 65 for TAN and states that the zero filing-fee concession applies to companies with authorised capital up to Rs. 15 lakh. Check the MCA portal at the time of filing for the applicable consolidated challan and State/UT stamp duty.

You can find a company registration number by checking the company’s Certificate of Incorporation or by searching MCA company master data. The MCA service allows users to search company information using available entity details and view the company’s recorded CIN.

• Open the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal.
• Go to the company/LLP master data service.
• Search using the company name or other available company details.
• Open the matching company record and verify the CIN, company status and registered details.
• Cross-check the CIN against the company’s Certificate of Incorporation where necessary.

• It identifies the incorporated company in MCA and ROC records.
• It helps distinguish the company from other entities with similar names.
• It supports retrieval and verification of company master data.
• It is used in applicable corporate filings and official records.
• Its structure provides information about the company’s listing status, industry classification, registration State/UT, incorporation year, company type, and ROC registration number.

• Check the CIN printed on the Certificate of Incorporation.
• Compare the CIN with the company master data available through MCA.
• Use the correct CIN in applicable statutory filings and corporate records.
• Update records if the company’s particulars change and an amended CIN or related filing is required.
• Retain the Certificate of Incorporation and supporting incorporation documents with the company’s statutory records.

A company registration number establishes the company’s corporate identity, while business finance addresses separate funding requirements. Where eligible, Bajaj Finance Business Loan can be considered for business expenses such as working capital, equipment, or expansion. The CIN itself does not determine loan approval.

The applicable rate, sanctioned amount, tenure, and charges depend on eligibility, credit assessment, and the specific loan offer. Other applicable charges can include stamp duty and variant-specific charges.

Applicants need KYC documents such as Aadhaar, passport, voter’s ID or driving licence, a PAN card and proof of business ownership. Additional financial or business documents may be required based on the application details.

1. Start the application: Visit the Business Loan page and select ‘Check Loan Offer’. Enter your mobile number and verify it using the OTP.

2. Provide details: Enter your name, PAN, date of birth, PIN code, business information and the requested banking details.

3. Choose the loan requirement: Enter the required amount and select Term Loan, Flexi Dropline Loan or Flexi Hybrid Term Loan.

4. Select the repayment tenure: Choose a tenure from 12 months to 96 months based on the applicable offer and repayment capacity.

5. Review and submit: Check the details, complete KYC and submit the application for verification and credit assessment.