The registered office is the legal address for company notices and communications. A casual shared-office address without evidence can create MCA filing and physical-verification risk.
Section 12 states that a company shall, within thirty days of incorporation and at all times thereafter, have a registered office capable of receiving and acknowledging communications and notices. It also covers furnishing verification and intimation of changes to the Registrar.
| Evidence | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Utility bill / address proof | Supports existence of registered office. |
| Rent/lease/NOC from owner | Supports right to use premises. |
| Board approval | Supports authorisation for registered office change. |
| Name board and statutory display | Section 12 includes display/printing requirements. |
| MCA filing acknowledgement | Proof of intimation/verification. |
The official Companies Act PDF includes Section 12(9), under which the Registrar may cause physical verification of registered office if there is reasonable cause to believe the company is not carrying on business or operations.
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A company must have a registered office capable of receiving and acknowledging communications and notices.
Section 12 states within thirty days of incorporation and at all times thereafter.
Section 12(9) provides for physical verification in specified circumstances.