Roc Services

Registrar Of Companies (ROC) Services

The Registrar of Companies (ROC) operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in various countries, including India, the UK, and others. The ROC plays a crucial role in the administration of the Companies Act, ensuring that companies comply with statutory requirements and maintain transparent corporate governance.

 

Key Roles And Responsibilities

 

1. Registration of Companies:

   • Incorporation: Facilitates the incorporation of new companies by processing applications and issuing Certificates of Incorporation.
   • Name Approval: Approves company names to ensure they are unique and do not infringe on existing trademarks.

2. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:

   • Annual Filings: Ensures companies file annual returns and financial statements within prescribed deadlines.
   • Changes in Company Structure: Processes and approves changes in the company’s structure, including changes in directors, registered office address, and share capital.

3. Inspection and Investigation:

   • Records Inspection: Maintains a database of company records which can be inspected by the public, ensuring transparency.
   • Compliance Checks: Conducts compliance checks and investigations into companies suspected of non-compliance or fraudulent activities.

4. Dissolution and Restoration:

   • Striking Off: Processes applications for striking off companies from the register if they are inactive or upon request.
   • Restoration: Facilitates the restoration of companies that were previously struck off but wish to recommence operations.

5. Public Access and Information Dissemination:

   • Public Database: Provides a public access database where company information, such as financial statements and directors' details, can be viewed.
   • Information Dissemination: Publishes updates, circulars, and notifications regarding changes in regulatory requirements and compliance deadlines.

Specific Services Provided By ROC

 

1. Incorporation Services:

   • Guidance and support through the process of company registration.
   • Issuance of Certificate of Incorporation, establishing the company as a legal entity.

2. Compliance Services:

   • Monitoring and ensuring companies comply with statutory requirements such as the filing of annual returns and financial statements.
   • Support for changes in company details like directors, shareholders, and registered office.

3. Document Filing and Record Maintenance:

   • Handling the filing of various statutory documents.
   • Maintaining accurate and updated company records accessible to the public.

4. Inspection and Enforcement:

   • Inspecting company records to ensure compliance with the law.
   • Initiating action against companies found in violation of legal provisions.

5. Advisory Services:

   • Providing guidance on compliance with company law.
   • Advising on best practices in corporate governance.

6. Public Services:

   • Allowing public access to company information through online databases.
   • Offering certified copies of filed documents for a fee.