Registered office
Every company and LLP must have a registered office, where official communications are sent. It is filed with the Registrar of Companies, and changing it later needs a formal filing. A virtual office can generally serve as a registered office when the owner's NOC and proof of address are filed.
Principal place of business (GST)
Under GST, this is the main place in a state from which you carry on business. It is declared in your GST registration and supported by documents for the premises.
Correspondence address
The address on your website, invoices and letterhead. It must be truthful, and it's where you can reliably receive post. Even a simple virtual office plan covers this.
Choosing the right plan
- Correspondence only: the Mailing Address plan.
- GST in a state: the GST Registration plan, which includes the agreement, NOC and utility bill.
- Registered office for a company or LLP: the Company Registration plan.
- Several states: the Multi-city plan.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or professional advice. Rules and portal processes change. Confirm your position with a qualified professional.