Registered Office Change
Shift your registered address within the same city or Registrar jurisdiction, with proof of the new premises filed.
The registered office is the address at which a company officially receives communication, and where its statutory registers are kept. Changing it requires a filing with the Registrar — how involved that filing is depends entirely on how far the office is moving.
A move within the same city is straightforward. A move to a different Registrar jurisdiction or a different state is a materially heavier process requiring shareholder approval and, for an interstate move, an order from the Regional Director.
What this costs
Same State ROC (Different City)
₹6,554 plus GST
+ ₹800 government fee, payable at actuals
- Application Filing in MCA
- Updated MCA Master data copy
Three different moves, three different procedures
- Within the same city, town or village — a board resolution and Form INC-22 within thirty days
- Outside the local limits but within the same Registrar jurisdiction — a special resolution of the shareholders, then INC-22
- To a different Registrar within the same state — a special resolution and approval from the Regional Director in Form INC-23
- To a different state — a special resolution, newspaper advertisement, notice to creditors and to the state, and a Regional Director order
The interstate move in more detail
An interstate change requires altering the memorandum, which is why it needs a special resolution and central government approval exercised through the Regional Director.
You must advertise the proposed change in a newspaper, serve notice on every creditor and debenture holder, and serve the state government whose jurisdiction you are leaving. Any of them may object, and the Regional Director must hear objections before making an order.
What to update once it is done
- GST registration, and every other tax registration
- PAN and TAN address records
- Bank accounts and loan documentation
- Licences and registrations held under other laws
- Letterheads, invoices, website and the board displayed outside the office
- Statutory registers, which must be kept at the new address
How we handle it
- 1 Classifying the move We establish which of the four procedures applies, since the cost and timeline differ enormously between them.
- 2 Approvals The board resolution is passed, and a general meeting convened where a special resolution is required.
- 3 Regional Director application For a jurisdictional or interstate move, Form INC-23 is filed with the supporting material.
- 4 Notices and advertisement For an interstate move, creditors and the state are served and the advertisement published.
- 5 Filing INC-22 The change of address is filed with the Registrar within thirty days of the change, with the new address proof.
- 6 Downstream updates We set out the order in which to update GST, PAN, bank and licence records.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file after moving?
Form INC-22 must be filed within thirty days of the change. Late filing attracts a per-day additional fee.
Can the registered office be a residential address?
Yes, provided you can produce a utility bill and a no-objection letter from the owner. Many small companies use a director’s residence.
Why is an interstate move so much harder?
Because it alters the memorandum and shifts jurisdiction. Creditors and the state you are leaving have a right to object, and the Regional Director must hear them before approving.
Does my CIN change if I move states?
Yes. The corporate identity number encodes the state, so an interstate move produces a new CIN, though the company itself continues unchanged.
Do I need to update GST separately?
Yes. Nothing updates automatically. The GST registration must be amended, and a move to another state requires a new GST registration there.
What is not included. Government fees, statutory charges, stamp duty, court and registry fees, digital signature costs and any third-party professional charges are separate and payable at actuals. GST applies on professional fees where indicated. Prices shown are indicative and may change without notice; we confirm the total in writing before any work begins — see our terms on pricing.
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