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Corporate identification number

Another name for CIN (Corporate Identity Number).

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What does corporate identification number mean?

Corporate identification number is another name for CIN (Corporate Identity Number). A unique 21-digit alphanumeric identifier assigned to every company registered with the Registrar of Companies in India.

The two names mean the same thing. You will see "corporate identification number" in some ledgers, reports and contracts and "Corporate Identity Number" in others. The full entry covers how it works, with examples.

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Company law and governance CIN (Corporate Identity Number) A unique 21-digit alphanumeric identifier assigned to every company registered with the Registrar of Companies in India. Also called company identification number, corporate identification number ROC filing RoC (Registrar of Companies) The government authority responsible for registering, regulating, and administering companies and LLPs across India. Also called Registrar of Companies office, company registrar ROC filing MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) The Government of India ministry responsible for company registration, corporate regulation, and enforcement of the Companies Act and LLP Act. Also called MCA21, corporate affairs ministry Director KYC DIN (Director Identification Number) A unique 8-digit identification number assigned by the MCA to individuals appointed as directors of Indian companies. Also called director ID number Company law and governance Companies Act, 2013 The primary legislation governing the incorporation, management, and dissolution of companies in India. Also called Companies Act 2013, the Companies Act Company law and governance Company Secretary (CS) A governance professional responsible for ensuring a company's regulatory compliance and advising the board on legal matters. Also called practising company secretary, corporate secretary
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