CorpIntel Guides
Original, practical explainers for researchers, founders, due-diligence teams, and anyone working with India's corporate register. Every guide is written to be read end-to-end — no filler, no table-dump repetition of what's already in MCA master data.
What is a CIN? A Complete Guide to Corporate Identification Numbers
6 min read · Updated 2026-04-10
Every Indian company has a 21-character CIN. Here's exactly what each segment encodes — from listing status to state to the year of incorporation.
Read the guide →Understanding the Registrar of Companies (ROC)
5 min read · Updated 2026-04-10
Every Indian company is tied to a single ROC office. Here's what that actually means for incorporation, compliance, and corporate actions.
Read the guide →Paid-up vs Authorised Capital — Explained
5 min read · Updated 2026-04-10
Indian company filings always show two capital figures. Here's what each actually means and why the gap between them is a useful signal.
Read the guide →Director Identification Number (DIN) — Explained
5 min read · Updated 2026-04-10
Every Indian company director has a unique 8-digit DIN. Here's how it's issued, what it means, and how the Section 165 cap works.
Read the guide →Types of Indian Companies — Private, Public, OPC, Section 8 and More
6 min read · Updated 2026-04-10
Private limited is the default, but Indian companies come in many legal forms. Here's a practical guide to the ones you'll encounter on MCA.
Read the guide →How to Read MCA Company Data — A Due-Diligence Primer
7 min read · Updated 2026-04-10
MCA master data has dozens of fields. Here's a due-diligence primer on which ones matter, which are often stale, and how to read them in context.
Read the guide →How to Verify an Indian Company's Status
5 min read · Updated 2026-04-10
An 'Active' status on MCA doesn't mean what most people think. Here's a practical checklist for verifying a company's true standing.
Read the guide →NIC Industry Codes — What They Are and How to Read Them
5 min read · Updated 2026-04-10
NIC codes are how MCA classifies every Indian company's industry. Here's what they are, how to read them, and why they're sometimes misleading.
Read the guide →Editorial approach
These guides are written by CorpIntel's editorial team based on the Companies Act 2013, MCA filing procedures, and day-to-day experience working with the Indian corporate register. They are updated as regulation and MCA practice evolve.
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