Quick Summary
Registered Office is the official address of the company recorded with ROC where all government communications, legal notices, and official correspondence is sent.
The Registered Office is the official address of a company that is registered with the Registrar of Companies. All official communications, notices, and legal documents are sent to this address.
Requirements
- Must be declared at time of incorporation
- Must have a board with company name displayed
- Address proof required (rent agreement/ownership proof)
- NOC from owner if premises are rented
- Utility bill not older than 2 months required
Change of Registered Office
- Within same city: File INC-22 within 15 days
- Within same state: File INC-22 with special resolution
- To another state: Requires RD approval (INC-23), alteration of MOA
Important Notes
- Residential address can be used
- Virtual office addresses are generally not accepted
- Company must maintain statutory registers at registered office
- Inspection by ROC or members can be conducted
Key Points
- Official address for all communications
- Must be declared at incorporation
- Can be residential address
- Change requires filing with ROC
- Statutory registers maintained here