CSR-1 Registration Process on MCA
Follow eligibility review, DSC, form preparation, professional verification and SRN tracking.

Follow eligibility review, DSC, form preparation, professional verification and SRN tracking. Use the sections below to understand the practical decisions, records and compliance points before taking action.
Start with category mapping
Identify the exact Rule 4 implementing-agency category before preparing the form. Eligibility assumptions should be documented.
Reconcile master data
Entity name, PAN, registration number, date, address, email, tax approval and governing-body details must match source records.
Approve the filing internally
The governing body should authorise the filing and signatory and understand declarations and information submitted.
Prepare and sign CSR-1
Complete the current MCA form, attach prescribed evidence and apply the authorised signatory DSC.
Obtain professional verification
A practising CA, CS or Cost Accountant digitally verifies the form as prescribed, after checking supporting records.
Retain acknowledgement and number
On successful submission, the system generates a unique CSR Registration Number. Preserve the form, SRN, challan, attachments and approval evidence.
Official References
Rules and portal requirements can change. Review the current official material relevant to the proposed company.
This article provides general information and is not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice. Applicability should be reviewed for the proposed entity and current law.
