Fact-check notes
Last fact-checked: 2026-05-30
Compliance caution: MCA, audit, accounting and city-service details should be verified against current portal status, company master data, engagement scope and local professional rules.
Use this page as preparation guidance. A professional should verify the active law year, notification, portal utility and source records before filing or taking a tax position.
What this covers
MCA company master data is a quick way to check company status, registered office, directors, charges and basic compliance red flags before dealing with a company.
- Master data can show active/defaulting status, incorporation details and registered office.
- Director and charge information can help with due diligence.
- Annual filing status should be cross-checked with documents.
- Master data is not a substitute for full due diligence.
Who this is for
- Vendor due diligence.
- Investor checking startup compliance.
- Customer verifying service provider company.
- Founder reviewing own company status.
Documents and data to verify
- Company name or CIN.
- MCA master data extract.
- Charge and director details.
- Financial statements and annual returns if available.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying only on company website.
- Ignoring charges or default status.
- Not checking director disqualification/KYC.
- Assuming active status means financial health.
How to proceed
- Confirm the applicable financial year, assessment year, taxpayer type, state and portal status before acting.
- Reconcile portal data with books, AIS/Form 26AS, GST returns, contracts, invoices, bank statements and source documents.
- Prepare a written computation, checklist, filing note or response with assumptions clearly stated.
- Download acknowledgements, challans, workings and evidence after filing or submission.
FAQs
Can WorkIndex help with this?
Yes. Post the facts and documents; relevant experts can quote for filing, advisory, reconciliation, registration, appeal support or ongoing compliance.
Is this page final legal advice?
No. Use it to prepare. A professional should verify the active law year, notification, portal utility and records before filing or taking a tax position.
What should I mention while posting?
Mention the year, state, form, deadline, amount involved, documents available, portal status and whether you need filing, correction, advisory or representation.