CIN / LLPIN Lookup

CIN / LLPIN Lookup

Use this free CIN LLPIN lookup tool to find and verify company registration numbers in India instantly. Built by Legalxindia’s team of corporate compliance experts, this tool pulls live data so you always get accurate, up-to-date information on any registered company or LLP.

Table of Contents

1. What This Tool Does
2. How to Use the CIN LLPIN Lookup Tool
3. Understanding Your Lookup Results
4. CIN and LLPIN Explained
5. How to Find a CIN or LLPIN
6. Tips for Accurate Lookups
7. The Format and Structure of CIN and LLPIN
8. Frequently Asked Questions

What This Tool Does

This CIN LLPIN lookup tool lets you search for any registered company or Limited Liability Partnership in India using either their identification number or their business name. You get the complete registration picture in seconds.

Think about it: before signing a contract, investing in a business, or even hiring a vendor, you want to know that the company is real and legally active. This tool gives you that confidence.

Here’s what you can check right now:

• Company or LLP registration status (Active, Struck Off, Under Liquidation)
• Date of incorporation
• Registered office address
• Director and designated partner details
• Authorized and paid-up capital
• Annual filing compliance history
• Type of company (Private Limited, Public Limited, OPC, etc.)

All data is sourced directly from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) database, so you’re always looking at official records.

Who Should Use This Tool

Honestly, anyone dealing with Indian businesses should bookmark this page, but here are the people who’ll find it most useful on a daily basis:

• Company directors and founderswho need to verify their own registration details
• Compliance officerschecking filing status before deadlines
• Legal professionalsverifying entity details for contracts, disputes, or due diligence
• Investors and bankersrunning background checks before committing funds
• Vendors and suppliersconfirming a new client’s legitimacy
• Chartered accountantsmanaging multiple client companies

If you’re in any of these roles, this tool will save you time every single week.

What You’ll Find in the Results

The lookup results give you a full snapshot of the company or LLP’s registration status. You won’t just see a name and number. You’ll see the whole compliance picture.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what each result section shows:

How to Use the CIN LLPIN Lookup Tool

Using this tool is quick. No login required. No fees. Just enter your details and get your results.

Step 1: Choose Your Search Type

You’ve got two options here.

You can search by the CIN or LLPIN directly if you already have the number, or you can search by company name if you don’t have the number handy. Both methods pull up the same detailed results, so choose whichever is easier for you.

If you’re running due diligence on a new business partner, you’ll probably start with the company name since they may not have shared their CIN with you yet. That’s completely fine.

Step 2: Enter the Number or Company Name

For CIN lookup: Type the full 21-character CIN exactly as it appears. Even one wrong character will return no results, so double-check before hitting search.

For LLPIN lookup: Enter the full LLPIN, which follows a different format from CIN. We’ll explain both formats in detail further down this page.

For name-based search: Type the company name as completely as possible. The tool searches for partial matches too, so if you type “Tata Consultancy” it’ll return relevant results, but the more specific you are, the faster you’ll find the right entity.

Quick example: if you’re looking up a company called “Sunrise Exports Private Limited,” entering “Sunrise Exports” will likely give you the right result in the top three listings.

Step 3: Review Your Results

Once the results load, you’ll see a summary card for each matching entity. Click on the one you want to see the full details.

The detailed view shows everything. Status, directors, capital, filings, the lot. You can also download the result as a PDF for your records, which is handy for due diligence documentation.

Pro tip: always cross-reference the registered address and director names with the documents you’ve received from the company. Any mismatch could be a red flag worth investigating further.

Understanding Your Lookup Results

Getting the results is one thing. Knowing what they mean is another. Here’s how to read what you see.

Active vs Struck Off Status

The most important thing to check is the company status.

“Active” means the company is currently registered and legally allowed to operate, enter contracts, and conduct business. That’s what you want to see, but there are other statuses you might encounter:

• Struck Off:The company has been removed from the register. It can’t legally operate. Any contracts with a struck-off company are risky at best and void at worst.
• Under Process of Striking Off:The ROC has initiated the removal process. The company is on its way out.
• Dormant:The company exists but isn’t conducting business. It’s still technically active.
• Under Liquidation:The company is winding up its affairs. Payments and contracts are being unwound.
• Amalgamated:The company has merged with another entity. The new entity takes over.

If you’re seeing anything other than “Active,” proceed with serious caution before doing business with that entity.

What the Filing History Tells You

A company can be “Active” in status but still be a compliance disaster. The filing history is where you see the real picture.

Look for these specifically:

• Whether annual returns have been filed consistently every year
• Whether financial statements have been submitted on time
• Whether there are any pending defaults or overdue filings

A healthy company should show filings for every year since incorporation. Gaps in the filing history mean the company hasn’t been complying with MCA requirements. That’s worth asking about.

As of 2026, companies that haven’t filed for two or more consecutive years are flagged by the MCA and may face action under the Companies Act, 2013.

Red Flags to Watch For

most issues are visible in the data if you know where to look.

Watch out for these warning signs:

• Registered address that doesn’t match documents provided to you
• Director names that don’t match who you’ve been speaking with
• Very recent incorporation (less than 6 months old) for a business claiming years of experience
• Filed capital much lower than the contract value being discussed
• Missing annual filings for recent years
• Directors who also appear as directors in several other struck-off companies

None of these alone means fraud, but they’re reasons to ask questions.

CIN and LLPIN Explained

If you’re new to Indian corporate registration, these two terms come up constantly. Here’s what they actually mean.

What Is a CIN?

CIN stands for Corporate Identification Number. It’s the unique 21-character identifier assigned to every company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 in India.

Every private limited company, public limited company, one person company, and section 8 company gets a CIN at the time of incorporation. It stays with the company for life. It doesn’t change even if the company changes its name or moves its registered office.

The CIN is issued by the Registrar of Companies under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. You’ll find it on every official MCA document, certificate of incorporation, and statutory filing.

Think of it like a PAN card for companies. It’s the one number that identifies the entity no matter what else changes.

What Is an LLPIN?

LLPIN stands for Limited Liability Partnership Identification Number. It’s the equivalent of a CIN but for LLPs registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008.

Every LLP registered in India gets an LLPIN at the time of incorporation. The format is different from a CIN, which we’ll cover shortly.

LLPs are a popular business structure in India, especially for professional services firms like law offices, consulting firms, and accounting practices. They combine the flexibility of a partnership with limited liability protection.

The LLPIN serves the same purpose as the CIN: it’s the unique, permanent identifier for the LLP on MCA records.

CIN vs LLPIN: Key Differences

Both are official registration identifiers, but they apply to different types of entities and have different formats. Here’s a clear comparison:

Both identifiers are equally important. If you’re doing due diligence, always verify whether the entity is a company or an LLP first, then use the right identifier to pull up their records.

How to Find a CIN or LLPIN

You don’t always need to know the number in advance. There are several ways to track it down.

Finding CIN on Official Documents

Every company is legally required to display its CIN on specific documents. So if you have any official paperwork from the company, the CIN is likely already there.

• Business letterheads and email signatures
• Invoices and quotations
• The company’s Certificate of Incorporation
• Annual reports
• Any form filed with the MCA
• The company’s website (usually in the footer)

Under the Companies Act, 2013, displaying the CIN on letterheads and invoices is mandatory. A company that can’t tell you their CIN should raise a question in your mind.

Finding LLPIN for an LLP

For an LLP, the LLPIN appears on:

• The Certificate of Incorporation issued to the LLP
• The LLP Agreement filed with the MCA
• Any MCA filing made by the LLP (Form 8, Form 11, etc.)
• Official correspondence from the LLP on their letterhead

LLPs are also required to mention their LLPIN on business documents, similar to companies and their CINs.

Searching on the MCA21 Portal

If you don’t have any documents from the company, you can still find the CIN or LLPIN through the MCA21 portal at mca. gov. Here’s how:

1. Go to mca. gov. in
2. Click on “MCA Services” in the top navigation
3. Select “View Company/LLP Master Data”
4. Enter the company name or CIN/LLPIN in the search box
5. Click Search
6. Select the correct company from the results list
7. The full master data including CIN/LLPIN appears on screen

The MCA21 portal is free to use for basic lookups. You don’t need an account for a simple CIN or LLPIN search.

That said, Legalxindia’s lookup tool makes this process even faster. You don’t have to navigate through multiple menu layers. Just enter the number or name, and you’re done.

Tips for Accurate Lookups

A few practical tips will save you frustration and ensure your lookup results are accurate.

• Type the full legal name.Companies often have very similar names. “XYZ Consultants Private Limited” and “XYZ Consulting Private Limited” are two different entities. The more precise your search, the better.
• Don’t abbreviate the suffix.Search for “Private Limited” not “Pvt Ltd” when using name search. The database stores the full name.
• Check for name changes.A company might be known by a trade name that’s different from its registered legal name. Always confirm the legal name before searching.
• Use the CIN if you have it.Name searches can return multiple results. If you already have the CIN, use that for a precise, single-result lookup.
• Verify the state code in the CIN.The second and third characters of a CIN are the state code. If you’re looking up a company incorporated in Maharashtra, those characters should be “MH.” A mismatch might mean you have the wrong entity.

Pro tip: always download the result PDF and save it with a timestamp. If you’re doing vendor due diligence, this creates an audit trail showing that you verified the company on a specific date.

Pro tip: if you’re a compliance officer managing multiple companies, set a quarterly reminder to re-run lookups for your key vendors and clients. Company statuses can change, and you want to catch a struck-off vendor before it becomes your problem, and one more thing: if your own company’s details look wrong on the lookup (wrong address, outdated director names), that’s a sign your MCA records need updating. Legalxindia can help you file the necessary corrections quickly.

The Format and Structure of CIN and LLPIN

Understanding the format helps you spot errors and decode what a number means just by looking at it. Both the CIN and LLPIN carry specific information embedded in their structure.

Breaking Down the CIN Format

A CIN is exactly 21 characters long. Here’s what each part means:

So a CIN like U74999MH2018PTC123456 tells you: unlisted company, NIC code 74999 (business support services), registered in Maharashtra, incorporated in 2018, private limited company, registration number 123456.

Once you know this structure, you can extract a lot of information just from the CIN itself before you’ve even done a full lookup.

Here are the common state codes you’ll see in Indian CINs:

• MH: Maharashtra
• DL: Delhi
• KA: Karnataka
• TN: Tamil Nadu
• GJ: Gujarat
• WB: West Bengal
• TG: Telangana
• RJ: Rajasthan
• UP: Uttar Pradesh
• HR: Haryana

Breaking Down the LLPIN Format

The LLPIN format is shorter and simpler than the CIN. It typically follows this pattern:

Where AAA is a three-letter alphabetic prefix and XXXX is a four or more digit sequential number assigned at incorporation.

For example, an LLPIN might look like: AAA-1234 or ABC-5678.

The LLPIN doesn’t encode as much information as the CIN. It doesn’t directly tell you the state or year of incorporation just from the number itself. For that information, you need to run a full lookup.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs assigns LLPINs sequentially as LLPs are registered across India. Unlike the CIN, the LLPIN doesn’t vary by state.

Here’s a quick comparison of what each format encodes:

The CIN is a richer identifier in terms of embedded information, but both numbers serve the same core purpose: uniquely identifying the entity in MCA records.

Legalxindia vs Manual MCA Portal Search

You can always look up a CIN or LLPIN directly on the MCA21 portal, but here’s an honest comparison of both options:

Both pull from the same official database, but Legalxindia wraps the data in a much cleaner experience, especially if you’re doing this regularly or managing multiple companies at once.

For a one-off check, the MCA portal works fine. For ongoing compliance monitoring, Legalxindia’s tool is the better option.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CIN and why does every Indian company have one?

A CIN (Corporate Identification Number) is the unique 21-character identifier assigned to every company registered under the Companies Act, 2013. It’s issued by the Registrar of Companies at the time of incorporation and stays with the company permanently. Every registered company in India must have one. It’s how the Ministry of Corporate Affairs tracks companies across India’s various ROC jurisdictions.

Is CIN the same as a company registration number?

Essentially, yes. in India, the CIN is the primary company registration number India uses to identify registered companies. Some older documents use the term “registration number” which refers to the last six digits of the CIN. But the full 21-character CIN is the complete, official identifier used in all MCA filings and legal documents in 2026.

What is an LLPIN and how is it different from a CIN?

An LLPIN (Limited Liability Partnership Identification Number) is the unique identifier for LLPs registered under the LLP Act, 2008. CINs are for companies (Private Limited, Public Limited, OPC, etc.) while LLPINs are specifically for Limited Liability Partnerships. The format is also different: CINs are 21 characters while LLPINs follow a shorter alphanumeric pattern.

How accurate is this lookup tool?

The data comes directly from the MCA21 database, which is the official government source for all company and LLP registration data in India. The Legalxindia tool syncs with MCA21 regularly, so you’re getting the most current information available. Keep in mind that if a company has just filed an update with the MCA, it may take a short time for that update to reflect across all systems.

Can I look up a company by name instead of CIN?

Yes. The tool supports both methods. You can search by the full CIN or LLPIN, or you can search by company name. Name searches return a list of matching results, and you click through to the one you want. This is useful when you don’t have the CIN yet and you’re starting a due diligence check from scratch.

What does “Struck Off” mean in the company status?

A “Struck Off” status means the Registrar of Companies has removed the company from the official register. This typically happens when a company hasn’t filed annual returns for two or more consecutive years, or when the company has voluntarily applied to be struck off. A struck-off company can’t legally conduct business, enter contracts, or operate bank accounts. Doing business with a struck-off company carries serious legal and financial risk.

How do I find the CIN of a company if I don’t have their documents?

You can search by company name using this tool or on the MCA21 portal. Just type the company name (the full legal name works best) and the tool will return matching results along with their CINs. You can also check the company’s website footer, their invoices, or their email signatures, as displaying the CIN on business documents is a legal requirement under the Companies Act, 2013.

Does a company’s CIN change if it changes its name?

No. The CIN is permanent and doesn’t change when a company changes its name, moves its registered office, or undergoes any other corporate change. The year of incorporation and state code embedded in the CIN always reflect the original registration details. So if you’re tracking a company that has changed names, you can still use the old CIN to pull up all historical records including the name change history.

How often should I run a lookup on my key vendors or clients?

For active vendors and clients, a quarterly lookup is a good practice in 2026. Company statuses can change without warning. A vendor who was active last year could have been struck off this quarter. If you have Legalxindia’s compliance monitoring set up for saved companies, you’ll get automatic alerts whenever a status changes, so you don’t have to remember to check manually.

Can Legalxindia help me fix incorrect details in my company’s MCA records?

Yes. If your lookup reveals outdated or incorrect information (wrong address, outdated directors, incorrect capital details), Legalxindia’s compliance team can help you file the necessary forms with the MCA to correct those records. This includes Form INC-22 for address changes, Form DIR-12 for director changes, and other relevant filings. Getting your MCA records accurate is important for legal and banking purposes, and the Legalxindia team handles this regularly for clients across India. Contact the team for a consultation.