Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013
Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with the registered office of the company. Here is a simplified summary of its key provisions:
Section 12 – Registered Office of the Company
Establishment of Registered Office:
A company must have a registered office within 30 days of its incorporation and keep it capable of receiving and acknowledging all communications and notices.
Verification of Office:
The company must verify the registered office with prescribed documents and manner (as per rules).
Notice to Registrar (ROC):
Any change in the registered office must be notified to the ROC within 30 days using the prescribed form.
Display Requirements:
The company must paint or affix its name and the address of the registered office:
Outside of every office or place of business, in a visible manner.
On letterheads, business letters, billheads, and other official publications, in local and English language.
Use of Name and Corporate Identity:
The company must also print the Corporate Identity Number (CIN), along with:
Name
Address of the registered office
Telephone number (if any)
Fax number (if any)
Email (if any)
Website (if any)
Change of Registered Office across jurisdiction:
If the change is from the jurisdiction of one ROC to another, approval from the Regional Director (RD) is required.
Penalty for Non-Compliance:
If a company fails to comply with these provisions, the company and every officer in default shall be liable to a penalty of ₹1,000 for each day of default, up to a maximum of ₹1,00,000.
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