Registration No. Vs. CIN

CA Amit Jaiswal (Finance Manager) (2720 Points)

12 January 2011  

Can anyone  plz explain whether there is any difference between Registration no and CIN.

CIN is 21 digit (Alphanumeric)
The Format of Annual Return provides only 6 digits for Registration No.

In case both are same, then how the 21 digit no. can be filled in 6 digit format.

Please Clarify.