How do I verify a supplier in India before paying them?
Enter the supplier's CIN or GSTIN on SupplierProof. We pull their live MCA and GST public records — company status, incorporation, directors, GST filing history, registered charges, MSME status and tax-compliance signals — and return an AI-scored risk report in about 30 seconds. Always also confirm the bank account on the invoice matches the verified entity before you pay.
What is a CIN and how do I check it?
A CIN (Corporate Identification Number) is the 21-character number the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) assigns to every registered Indian company, e.g. U62091TN2022PTC156234. It encodes the listing status, industry, state, year and registration number. Paste a CIN into SupplierProof to check the company's MCA status, directors and filings instantly.
What's the difference between CIN, GSTIN and PAN?
CIN identifies a company at the MCA (corporate registry). PAN is the 10-character income-tax ID of the business or person. GSTIN is the 15-character GST registration number, which embeds the PAN. A company has one CIN and one PAN but may hold multiple GSTINs (one per state). SupplierProof links them together so you see the full picture from a single CIN or GSTIN.
Where does SupplierProof's data come from — is it official?
Reports are compiled from publicly available statutory records — the MCA, the GST Network, the Income-Tax 206AB portal and the MSME/Udyam registry — accessed through licensed data providers. It's the same source data, presented as an easy-to-read report with an AI risk summary. Reports are informational and not legal or financial advice; do your own due diligence before transacting.
How much does a report cost and how long does it take?
A full Deep report is ₹149 (inclusive of GST) and is generated in about 30 seconds. A Director Detail Report is à-la-carte at ₹20 per member you choose to profile. You can preview the basics of any CIN or GSTIN for free before paying.
Can I see a company's directors and their other companies?
Yes. The Deep report lists current and former directors with their DINs and status. The Director Detail Report adds DIR-3 KYC, disqualification status, contact details, and each director's cross-directorships — the other companies they're linked to — which helps spot shell-company networks.
What is Udyam/MSME and the 45-day payment rule?
Udyam is the government's MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise) registration. If your supplier is a registered Micro or Small enterprise, the MSMED Act requires payment within 45 days, and delays attract compound interest. SupplierProof shows the supplier's Udyam number, enterprise type and registration details so you know whether the 45-day rule applies.
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