MCA21: Meaning and Definition - OneFinOps Glossary

What does MCA21 mean?

MCA21 is another name for 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.

The two names mean the same thing. You will see "MCA21" in some ledgers, reports and contracts and "Ministry of Corporate Affairs" in others. The full entry covers how it works, with examples.

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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 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 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 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 ROC filing Annual Return A mandatory yearly filing submitted to the Registrar of Companies summarizing a company's financial and operational activities. Also called Form MGT-7, company annual return, ROC annual return 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

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