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    According to the Companies Act of 2013, every company must have a registered office within thirty days of its incorporation. A registered office should be maintained by a company throughout its existence. The registered office is mentioned in the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA) (AOA).

    The registered office is where the company receives all communications and notices addressed to it. It is the company’s official office, where it conducts business. The registered office address must be provided to the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

    A company, on the other hand, may be required to change its registered office. In such a case, the company must adhere to the requirements outlined in the Act and the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 (the “Rules”). The compliances that a company must follow in various situations are listed below.

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    According to the Companies Act of 2013, every company must have a registered office within thirty days of its incorporation. A registered office should be maintained by a company throughout its existence. The registered office is mentioned in the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA) (AOA).

    The registered office is where the company receives all communications and notices addressed to it. It is the company’s official office, where it conducts business. The registered office address must be provided to the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

    A company, on the other hand, may be required to change its registered office. In such a case, the company must adhere to the requirements outlined in the Act and the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 (the “Rules”). The compliances that a company must follow in various situations are listed below.

    Change of Office Within the Same City Compliances

    The following are the requirements for changing a company’s registered office within the same city, village, or town:

    To change the registered office, the company must hold a board meeting and pass a board resolution. Form INC-22 must be filed with the ROC within fifteen days of the board resolution being passed.

    The following documents must be attached to Form INC-22:

    • An NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the owner if the office is on leased or rented property
    • A rent or lease agreement if the office is on leased or rented property
    • Proof of any utility bills with the office address that are less than two months old.
    • A certified copy of the resolution
    • Within 15 days of passing the decision Form INC-22 is filed with the Registrar of Companies.
    • A copy of the registered office address
    • A copy of the utility bill (not older than two months)
    • NOC for the use of area obtained from the owner
    • Special Resolution
    • Fill the Form
    • Get a Call-back
    • Submit Document
    • Track Progress
    • Get Deliverables
    What is the penalty for failing to comply with the Act's registered office provisions?
    A company must follow all of the Act's provisions. Noncompliance with the Act's provisions will result in penalties. The company and each individual in default will be fined Rs. 1,000 for each day the default continues, up to a maximum of Rs. 1 lakh.
    Each business has a primary place of business that defines the personality of the substance and serves as its home. The registered office is the principal place of business, and when there is a partnership or a separate business from the principal place, that address is referred to as the head office. However, there isn't much of a distinction between a registered office and a corporate headquarters. The office's operations would be determined by the business conducted there.
    Yes, the address can be changed from a commercial to a residential address because a registered office can also be kept at a residential address.

    The company must submit a form INC22 to the MCA. It must be filed within 30 days of the board’s approval. Attached must be the utility bill for proof of business address, the NOC from the owner, and the rental agreement if the space is rented.