How to Read MCA Master Data - Field-by-Field Guide

The first screen most people hit on MCA is Master Data - a single page that tells you whether a company is active, who runs it, and when it was incorporated. Looks straightforward till you realise half the fields have legal meaning that isn't obvious from the label. Here's a field-by-field walkthrough so you're not guessing.

How to pull master data

Go to MCA21 → MCA Services → Master Data. Search by CIN, company name, or LLPIN for LLPs. The result page is your starting point for any diligence - status, directors, capital, and filing history all branch from here.

On Infyner, the same data is parsed into a company profile so you don't click through ten MCA tabs. But knowing what each MCA field means helps you spot gaps when cross-checking.

Company identity fields

• CIN / LLPIN - the unique registration number. Decode the CIN structure in our CIN guide.
• Company name - legal name as registered. Trading names may differ; check invoices against this.
• ROC name and registration number - which Registrar of Companies (ROC) holds the record and the internal reg number.
• Date of incorporation - when the entity was registered. Useful for age checks in vendor onboarding.
• Email ID - registered email on MCA. Often outdated; don't rely on it for service of notice.

Status, class, and capital

Company status is the field everyone checks first. "Active" is what you want. "Under process of striking off", "Strike off", or "Amalgamated" need immediate follow-up - see our guide on MCA status meanings.

Company category and sub-category tell you if it's a company limited by shares, an OPC, a Section 8, etc. Class of company shows public vs private. Authorised capital is the ceiling in the memorandum; paid-up capital is what's actually subscribed. Lenders compare paid-up capital against debt levels during appraisal.

Registered office and directors

Registered office address is the official address for legal notices. Cross-check it against GST registration address and the address on invoices - mismatches aren't always fraud, but they're a diligence prompt.

The director list shows name, DIN, and date of appointment. Click a DIN to see other companies that person sits on. Pair this with DIN verification and DIR-3 KYC status during board-level checks.

Filing history and charges

Scroll down for filing history - AOC-4, MGT-7, charge forms, and others with dates. A gap in recent years is a common red flag. Compare against the annual filing calendar to see if filings are current or overdue.

The index of charges section lists registered mortgages and debentures. Any active charge means prior ranking security exists - critical for lenders. Read more in our charge guide.

Common questions