Title: Role of MCA in Corporate Governance | Functions & Services | Finin2min
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) administers the Companies Act and related laws governing business entities in India.
Its goal is to promote corporate transparency and protect investor interests.
1️⃣ Functions of MCA
- Registration of companies & LLPs.
- Oversight of company management.
- Regulation of auditors and insolvency professionals.
- Administration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
- Management of corporate data through MCA21 portal.
2️⃣ Key Statutes Administered
- Companies Act 2013
- Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016
- Competition Act 2002
3️⃣ Digital Transformation
MCA21 Version 3.0 is a landmark initiative bringing:
- Online filings for SPICe+, RUN, DIR-3, INC-22 etc.
- AI & data analytics for compliance monitoring.
- Centralised Company Master Database.
✅ Summary
MCA acts as the guardian of corporate governance and ease of doing business in India.
