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Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Filing & Registration India

Complete support for MCA e-filings and RoC compliance in India. We streamline your SPICe+ company incorporation, DIN/DSC issuance, and mandatory corporate governance requirements.

Start MCA Incorporation

Following foreign direct investment (FDI) route planning, the critical anchor step in establishing a legal business entity in India is registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The MCA regulates all corporate affairs in India through the Companies Act, 2013, maintaining the definitive digital registry (the Registrar of Companies - RoC) of businesses. Active MCA registration serves as your company's formal heartbeat, enabling PAN/TAN issuance, banking access, and GST eligibility.

Role of the MCA in India

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) administers the Companies Act, 2013, and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. It enforces stringent corporate governance standards and facilitates legal business framework operations for both domestic and foreign investors.

Digital Transformation (MCA21 V3): The MCA operates entirely via the acclaimed MCA21 portal. The V3 update mandates strict web-based forms, eliminating physical paperwork and establishing a completely digital, transparent corporate registry.

Core MCA & RoC Services

Our proprietary setup workflows cover every interaction required with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

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    SPICe+ Incorporation Filing Part A (Name Approval) and Part B (Incorporation, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC) via the integrated web form.
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    DIN & DSC Issuance Procuring Director Identification Numbers (DIR-3) and mandatory Class-3 Digital Signature Certificates.
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    MoA & AoA Drafting Drafting legally binding Memorandum (eMoA) and Articles of Association (eAoA) tailored to your industry.
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    Corporate Restructuring Filing forms for Share Capital increase (SH-7), Director appointments (DIR-12), and active compliance (INC-20A).

The SPICe+ MCA Registration Process

Company incorporation in India is consolidated into a powerful single-window form known as SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus).

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1. Name Approval (RUN/SPICe+ Part A)Reserving a unique corporate name aligned with the Objects of the company.
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2. DSC & DIN ApplicationSecuring digital signatures for stakeholders to sign e-forms securely.
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3. SPICe+ Part B FilingFiling the master incorporation form, integrating PAN, TAN, Bank, and ESIC/PF.
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4. Issuance of CoIThe RoC issues the Certificate of Incorporation containing the permanent CIN.

Scope of MCA & RoC Support

  • Annual Return Filings (AOC-4, MGT-7/7A)
  • Charge Registration & Satisfaction (CHG-1 / CHG-4)
  • XBRL Financial Reporting
  • Strike Off & Fast Track Exit (FTE / STK-2)
  • Foreign Subsidiary Compliance (FC-1)
  • DIR-3 KYC Management

Entity Structures Regulated by MCA

Virtually every corporate structure operating in India falls under MCA purview:

Private Limited Companies (Pvt Ltd)

The gold standard for startups and foreign subsidiaries (FDI route).

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)

Combines the flexibility of a partnership with limited liability protection.

Project / Branch Offices

Foreign company representations require mandatory MCA registration (Form FC-1).

Key MCA Incorporation Deliverables

  • Certificate of Incorporation (CoI) The ultimate proof of legal existence, featuring your 21-digit alphanumeric CIN (Corporate Identity Number).
  • Integrated Tax Identifiers Your CoI now auto-generates your company PAN (Permanent Account Number) and TAN.
  • AgilePRO-S Registrations Automatic registration with EPFO (Provident Fund), ESIC, and opening of the corporate bank account.

Frequently Asked Questions

A CR is typically issued for 1 year but can be renewed for up to 5 years at a time, depending on the payment of government fees.
No, operating without a valid CR is illegal in India and carries severe penalties, including fines and potential closure of business activities.
The Invest India license authorizes foreign investment and ownership in the Republic. The CR is the subsequent operational license issued by the Ministry of Commerce that legally incorporates the company.
Yes, to activate your CR fully (and open Labor files), you typically need a registered National Address, which requires a physical office lease or a serviced office contract.

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