Quick Summary
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is an Indian government ministry primarily concerned with administration of the Companies Act, 2013, and other allied acts and rules.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is responsible for regulating the corporate sector in India. It administers the Companies Act, 2013, Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, and other allied acts.
Key Functions
- Administration of Companies Act, 2013
- Registration of companies and LLPs
- Regulating corporate governance
- Monitoring compliance by companies
- Overseeing ROC offices
- Investigating corporate frauds
MCA Portal
The MCA portal (www.mca.gov.in) is the official platform for:
- Company and LLP registration
- Filing annual returns and forms
- Searching company information
- Viewing public documents
- Checking company compliance status
Important Services
- SPICe+: Integrated incorporation form
- RUN: Reserve Unique Name
- DIR-3 KYC: Director KYC filing
- CHG-1: Charge creation/modification
- MGT-7: Annual return filing
Key Points
- Administers Companies Act 2013 and LLP Act 2008
- Website: www.mca.gov.in
- Oversees 25 ROC offices across India
- Maintains database of 27+ lakh companies
- Introduced SPICe+ for easy incorporation
- Vigyal (MCA21) for e-filing