The Corporate Identification Number (CIN) is a unique 21-digit alphanumeric code assigned by the Registrar of Companies (RoC) to every company registered in India. It serves as a unique identifier for the company in all official records and transactions.
Structure of CIN
Example: U74999MH2020PTC123456
PositionCharactersMeaning 1U/LListing Status (U=Unlisted, L=Listed) 2-674999Industry Code (NIC Code) 7-8MHState Code (Maharashtra) 9-122020Year of Incorporation 13-15PTCCompany Type (PTC=Private, PLC=Public, etc.) 16-21123456Registration Number
Company Type Codes
- PTC: Private Limited Company
- PLC: Public Limited Company
- OPC: One Person Company
- GAP: Government Company (Private)
- GAC: Government Company (Public)
- NPL: Not for Profit License Company
Uses of CIN
- Mandatory on all official documents and letterheads
- Required for bank account opening
- Used for MCA filings and compliance
- Verification of company details on MCA portal
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