Frequently asked questions

What is CorpIntel and what does it do?

CorpIntel is an independent directory of 2.8M+ collected Indian company records and stored director associations. Search by name, CIN or DIN, browse recorded categories and inspect available source dates. Address matches and associations are research links, not certifications or verdicts.

Is CorpIntel free to use?

Yes. The public discovery surface — search, company pages, director profiles, category pages, guides, and blog — is free and does not require sign-up. A sign-in layer exists for account features like saved watchlists; programmatic API access may become a paid tier in the future.

How current is the data?

CorpIntel combines collected company datasets and public directory records. Coverage and collection dates vary by source; we do not promise a daily or monthly refresh for every record. A record update or capture date describes dataset processing, not independent verification of each field. Check current official MCA records for a consequential decision.

Where is the data sourced from?

CorpIntel combines company datasets and third-party public directory records. Source details are shown where retained. Coverage and collection dates vary, and we do not claim that every record was directly collected or cross-checked against MCA. See About and Data Accuracy for the limitations.

What is a CIN?

A CIN (Corporate Identification Number) is the 21-character alphanumeric code assigned by MCA to every Indian company at incorporation. It encodes listing status, NIC industry code, state, year of incorporation, ownership type, and a sequential registration number. Our guide 'What is a CIN?' decodes each segment with an interactive diagram.

What is a DIN?

A DIN is an eight-digit person identifier used in company records. It links stored current and historical associations. KYC processes, current appointments and eligibility are separate questions; check current MCA instructions and actual appointment records.

What does 'Active' status mean on MCA?

Read Active as the recorded status at the source observation date. It does not prove current trading, solvency or compliance with every obligation. Check the current official record and relevant notices or orders for a consequential decision.

Why is the company's registered address different from its operating location?

A registered office and an operating location serve different purposes. A company can have several legitimate trading locations while maintaining one registered office. Stored addresses can also be old or incorrectly normalised; compare dated official documents rather than inferring misconduct.

What is an address cluster and why does CorpIntel show me one?

An address cluster is a set of companies that share the same normalised registered office address. Clusters fall into three types: legitimate group companies, company-secretary / virtual-office services hosting many clients, and in some cases shell-entity networks run by the same promoter. We display the cluster size and other companies at the same address as a due-diligence signal, not a verdict.

Can I use CorpIntel for legal / credit / investment decisions?

No, not as the sole basis. CorpIntel data is public MCA information with real-world lag, surfaced and enriched for discovery and research. Legal, credit, or investment decisions require independent verification at the MCA portal, direct contact with the company, and a qualified professional advisor. See our Terms of Service and Data Accuracy pages for the full disclaimer.

How do I do basic due diligence on a company using CorpIntel?

Begin with identity and a dated evidence log. Record the CIN, legal name, source, event dates and unresolved fields. Use stored capital, director and address fields to locate documents to check. Missing cessation data, low nominal capital and shared premises do not themselves establish current appointments or business risk. Our company-record worksheet explains the process.

A director shows up on dozens of companies — is that suspicious?

A directory association count can include historical appointments and incomplete records. It does not establish misconduct or a breach of Section 165. Current appointments, company classifications, group relationships, alternate roles and applicable exemptions require separate verification.

How do I find a company if I don't know the CIN?

Use the search bar on the homepage or the dedicated /search page. Search works on company name (full or partial) and CIN. You can also browse by state, ROC jurisdiction, NIC industry code, city, or year of incorporation.

Can I save searches or get alerts when a company changes?

Signed-in account features are described where available in the product. This page does not promise an email-alert service or a delivery schedule for company changes.

Is there a programmatic API?

Use the public search and directory interfaces for supported discovery. Public application endpoints are not a promise of a supported bulk API, an exemption from access controls or an unlimited scraping service. Follow the terms and contact the platform about a specific access requirement.

I found an error on a company or director page — how do I fix it?

Email corrections@corpintel.io with the page URL, disputed field and a dated primary source supporting the correction. We do not guarantee a fixed acknowledgement or resolution time. Read the corrections page for the scope and process.

Can I get a company or director record removed?

For a privacy or removal request, use the process and contact in our privacy policy and terms. CorpIntel can address its own collected records but cannot change the official MCA register. Requests need assessment in their actual circumstances; public availability alone does not determine the outcome.

What personal data does CorpIntel collect about site visitors?

The privacy policy describes account information, technical usage records, cookies and third-party processing. Do not assume every technical record is anonymous. Refer to that policy for the information collected, purpose and contact for data requests.

Is my data sold to third parties?

See our privacy policy for our data-handling commitments and third-party disclosures. Display ads are currently disabled on CorpIntel. Any future advertising would require the appropriate disclosures and consent configuration before activation.

Is CorpIntel affiliated with MCA?

No. CorpIntel is an independent platform. We use data publicly made available by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the MCA or any Registrar of Companies.

Where is CorpIntel based?

CorpIntel is an India-based platform. Our contact surface, including press and corrections channels, is on the contact page.