How to Verify a Company Using CIN

Updated September 2, 2026

CIN (Corporate Identification Number) is a 21-digit alphanumeric code assigned to companies registered in India by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

What a CIN Tells You

A CIN encodes the listing status, industry code, state, year of incorporation, ownership type, and a unique registration number.

Steps to Verify a Company

Get the company’s CIN or name.
Search the CIN on BE Code (or the MCA portal).
Review the registered address, directors, status and incorporation date.

Verifying a CIN before a transaction protects you from fraud and confirms the company is legally registered and active.