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What is the company registry in India?
India Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Head Office is based in New Dehli
About India
The India Companies Registry is located in New Dehli and was founded in 2004.
India officially the Republic of India is a country in South Asia. The main language of India is Hindi which is spoken by 75% of the population with other languages such as Telugu and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Indian rupee (INR). The population of India is over 1,428.6 million.
India Economy
The Real GDP in India is in the region of $13.173 trillion with a GDP per capita of $9,200. India economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for India are refined petroleum, packaged medicine, diamonds, broadcasting equipment, garments.
Main Trading Partners of India
The leading export and import partners for India are:
Exports: USA 19%, UAE 7%, China 4%, Germany 3%, UK 3%
Imports: China 19%, Russia 10%, USA 6%, UAE 6%, Saudi Arabia 5%
India Certificate of Incorporation
The India Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
India Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local India company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the India register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential India customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for India Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in India the relevant laws are:
Companies Act 2013, the Companies Act 1956, the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 & other allied Acts
What information is free to view at India Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in India the following information can be viewed free of charge:
India Company Name
India Previous Names History – Previous names – if applicable
India Company Number
India Date of Incorporation/ Registration
India Type of Incorporation – Re-registration, New incorporation
India Company Type: Private Limited, Limited Liability Partnership
India Current Legal Status: in Good Standing, Struck Off, in Penalty, Inactive
India Share Capital – Authorised and Paid Up Capital
India Company Activity – Industry
India SIC and NACE Codes
India Registered Office Address
India Company Contact Details
India Paid Up Share Capital – in INR
India Shareholder details including – Name or Company Name, Nationality/ Country of Origin, Registered Address
India Directors details including – Name, position held, date of birth, date of appointment and address and other directorships held
India Company Secretary – where available
India The latest filed Directors’ Report and Accounts – where available
Do you need to register / sign up at the India Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local India register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in India
There are over 2,375,000 companies registered in India.
Types of Companies in India
Businesses in India can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
India Private Company Limited by Shares.
India Company Limited by Guarantee.
India Unlimited Company.
India One Person Company.
India Limited Liability Partnership.
Other India Company Registry Services
India Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
India Document Authentication Check
Can you order a India Apostille Certificate?
Yes, India agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, India accepts the Apostille Certificate for India Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
India signed up to the Hague Convention on 14th July 2005.
What is the language(s) of the India Company Registry?
The India Company Register is in English language only.
India Embassies, high commissions and consulates
India has 140 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 97 consulates and six other representations. New Delhi, the capital of India, hosts 155 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 321 consulates and another seven representations located in India.
India Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of India. Our local partner is based in Delhi which enables us to do site visits throughout all of India including Mumbai, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Harayana and Tamil Nadu. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
India Country Rating
The current bond ratings for India from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
India Moody's rating: Baa3 (first obtained in 2020)
India Standard & Poors rating: BBB- (first obtained in 2007)
India Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an India Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including India.
India Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including India. Our specialist India skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
India Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides India Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in India. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
India Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in India?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in India?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in India?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.