As on 31st March, 2025, the total number of companies that are registered in India is 2,852,449 (two million eight hundred fifty-two thousand and four hundred forty-nine only).
What is a "registered company" in India?
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is responsible for regulating the corporate sector in India. It administers various corporate laws like the Companies Act, the LLP Act, the Competition Act, etc. It ensures the compliance of corporate law norms by the companies. It also facilitates e-governance initiatives for smooth conduct of company registration and regulation.
The Registrar of Companies (ROC) is an office under the MCA. The ROC oversees the registration of companies, timely compliance and reporting by the companies as required under the law. The new companies are registered with the respective ROCs of the states. Interested applicants can apply through the MCA's online portal to get their companies registered.
Active Companies
As on 31st March, 2025, the total number of active companies stands at 1,850,932 (one million eight hundred fifty thousand and nine hundred thirty-two only). This accounts for approx. 65% of the total registered companies in India.
In India, a government company, also known as a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), is a corporation with at least 51% of the paid-up share capital owned by the Central Government, State Government(s), or both.
A corporation that trades its securities/shares on a reputable stock exchange is said to be listed. This implies that anyone can purchase or sell company stock on the open market. In order to raise money and improve their public image, companies list their securities.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
As of 31st March 2025, a total of 387,808 limited liability partnership firms were active in India.
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a type of a partnership organization established by certain partners under the prevailing LLP Act of the country. Unlike partnership firms, LLPs enjoy the limited liability protection under the LLP Act, which means the liability of the partners of the LLP firm is only limited to the contribution to the LLP firm made by each partner (thereby shielding their personal assets from the liabilities of the LLP firm).
One Person Company (OPC)
As of 31st March 2025, a total of 65,833 one person companies were active in India.
A One-Person Company can be called as the upgraded version of a sole proprietorship establishment. Just like a sole proprietorship concern, a one-person company is also owned and managed by a single owner. In case of a sole proprietorship concern, the proprietor is personally liable for the debts and obligations of his business establishment. However, in case of a one-person company the owner's personal properties are protected from the liabilities of the company.
Foreign Company
As of 31st March 2025, a total of 3,286 foreign companies were active in India, which is 63% of the total number of foreign companies registered in India i.e. 5,228.
A foreign company under the company law is defined as a body corporate or company that is incorporated outside India, which has a place of business in India, whether through an agent or by itself, either physically or through electronic mode, and conducts business activity in India in any other manner.
Total Number of Active Companies - Statewise in India
Ref: Monthly Information Bulletin, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, March 2025 edition.
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