What is a corporate office?

A corporate office is the main office of an organization, also known as the corporate headquarters. Companies generally have only one corporate office, which is typically located in a large city for its greater business opportunities.

Top executives of a business, such as the CEO and company departmental heads, work from the headquarters. The corporate office is the face of the company and is responsible for the company's success and good governance. Corporate headquarters deal with important tasks such as corporate communications, strategic planning, taxes and finance. Employees at corporate headquarters also work in law, human resources, marketing and technology.