Section 12 of CA 2013 : Section 12: Registered Office Of Company

Explanation using Example

Imagine that XYZ Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has just been incorporated. According to Section 12(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, they must establish a registered office within 30 days of incorporation. They rent a space in a commercial building and ensure that all communications and notices can be sent there.

Following Section 12(2), they submit verification of their registered office address to the Registrar of Companies (RoC) within the stipulated time frame.

As per Section 12(3), they put up a signboard with the company's name and address at the entrance of their office. They also ensure that their company name and registered office address are printed on all official documents, including business letters and invoices, and that their company seal, if they have one, bears the name of the company engraved on it.

If XYZ Tech Solutions decides to move to a new location, they will follow Section 12(4) and notify the RoC within 30 days of the change.

Should they wish to change the location of their registered office outside the current city limits, they will need a special resolution as stated in Section 12(5) and, if moving between jurisdictions within the same state, obtain confirmation from the Regional Director as per the provisions.

If XYZ Tech Solutions neglects these requirements, they could face penalties as outlined in Section 12(8).