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What is CIN under GST in India?
CIN or Corporate Identification Number is unique identification number, that is assigned by Registrar of Companies of various states under Ministry of Corporate Affairs. CIN is a 21-digit alpha-numeric code issued to companies incorporated within the country on being registered by the ROC situated in different states across India.
Why is CIN important?
CIN or Corporate Identification Number is used for tracking all the aspects of a company from its incorporation by the ROC (Registrar of Companies) and is required be provided on all the transactions with respective Registrar of Companies. The 21-digit CIN is important, as it is translatable and helps in finding basic information relating to a company. It is used for finding the primary details of the companies which are registered within the country under MCA. This unique number can be used for identifying or tracking companies for several levels of information which ROC/ MCA holds.
Where is CIN mentioned?
For every Public and Private Limited company, the company which is established in India needs to quote its Company Identification Number or CIN the documents mentioned-below: -
- On Invoices and Receipts
- On Notice
- On Letterheads
- Annual Reports
- Every e-form on the MCA portal.
- Any other publications
