Startup & Business
MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)
India's government ministry administering the Companies Act and registering companies through the MCA portal.
Full Definition
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is the government body responsible for administering the Companies Act 2013, LLP Act 2008 and related laws. The MCA portal (mca.gov.in) is used for: company/LLP registration (SPICe+, FiLLiP), annual filings (AOC-4, MGT-7), director appointments and resignations (DIR-12), changes in share capital, and other statutory forms. Non-compliance with MCA filing requirements attracts per-day penalties and can lead to company strike-off.
More Startup & Business terms
ROC (Registrar of Companies)
Government authority under MCA that registers companies and LLPs and maintains statutory records.
DIN (Director Identification Number)
Unique 8-digit number assigned to every director of a company in India.
DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)
Electronic signature issued by certifying authorities — required for filing company/LLP documents with MCA.
Private Limited Company
A separate legal entity incorporated under the Companies Act 2013 — most common startup structure.
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
Hybrid business structure with limited liability and partnership flexibility — governed by the LLP Act 2008.