Changing the Registered Office Address of a company means officially updating the company’s main address registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
| Type | Description | Approval Required |
|---|---|---|
| Within the Same City/Local Limits | Moving to a new address in the same city or area | Board Resolution |
| Outside the Local Limits but within Same State | Moving to another city but within the same state | Special Resolution at General Meeting |
| From One State to Another State | Moving registered office to a different state | Tribunal approval after Special Resolution |
Convene a board meeting to approve the change and authorize a director or company secretary to act.
For changes beyond local limits, pass a Special Resolution in a general meeting (notice to shareholders required).
Form MGT-14: File the Special Resolution (if required).
Form INC-22: Intimate MCA about the change of registered office.
Copy of Board resolution or Special Resolution
Proof of new office address (rent agreement, utility bill, NOC from owner)
Altered Memorandum of Association (if state changes)
Update the company’s statutory registers with the new address.
File INC-22 within 15 days of passing the resolution.
Tribunal approval (if shifting to another state) may take additional time.
Ensure the new address is a commercial/business address, not just a P.O. Box.
Inform stakeholders, banks, and government departments of the change.
Non-compliance can attract penalties.
