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Relocate Company Address Form INC-22 • Within City, State, or ROC Jurisdiction

Change of Registered Office of a Company

Relocating your business address? Seamless RoC filing of Form INC-22, board resolutions, and Regional Director (RD) approvals for shifting within city, state, or across India.

  • Shifting registered office within the same local city limits (Board Resolution)
  • Shifting outside local limits within the same RoC jurisdiction (EGM Special Resolution)
  • Shifting between RoCs within the same state (Form MGT-14 & RD Approval in INC-23)
  • Inter-state registered office shifting across state borders (Central Govt / RD Order)
Form INC-22
Statutory Form
30 Days
Filing Deadline
Section 12
Governing Law
Overview Eligibility Documents Process Cost & Fees Benefits FAQs

Service Overview

Under Section 12 of the Companies Act 2013, every company must have a registered office capable of receiving official communications. When a company changes its registered office address, it must notify the Registrar of Companies in Form INC-22 within 30 days of the change.

The procedural complexity depends on the nature of the shift: shifting within local city limits requires only a Board Resolution; shifting outside city limits requires a shareholder Special Resolution (Form MGT-14); shifting between RoCs or across states requires extensive Regional Director approval (Form INC-23) and newspaper advertisements.

Timeline
Form INC-22
Compliance
30 Days
Handled By
Section 12

Categories of Registered Office Shifting

Procedural tiers under Companies Act rules:

Case 1: Within local city/town limits (Board Resolution + Form INC-22 within 30 days)
Case 2: Outside local limits within same RoC (Board Resolution + EGM Special Resolution + INC-22)
Case 3: From one RoC to another within same state (e.g., Mumbai to Pune) - requires RD approval
Case 4: From one State to another State - requires RD sanction, MOA amendment, and public notices

Who Should - and Shouldn't - Choose This?

Good fit
Companies moving to new leased premises, purchasing commercial property, or relocating headquarters.
Not a fit
Merely opening a branch office (does not require INC-22 unless the registered office moves).

Required Documents

Keep these documents ready to ensure rapid, zero-query processing:

Proof of new address (Electricity bill, Telephone bill, or Gas bill not older than 2 months)
Rent / Lease Agreement executed on stamp paper in the company's name
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner permitting company registration
Photographs of the registered office showing external building and interior with company name board
Board Resolution and EGM Special Resolution approving the change
All documents are stored with bank-grade 256-bit encryption and reviewed directly by certified legal experts.

Step-by-Step Process

Here is how our legal team manages the process end to end:

1

Address Due Diligence

Verify ownership documents and utility bills of proposed new premises.

2

Resolution Drafting

Draft Board Resolution and EGM Special Resolution (if moving outside city limits).

3

Board Approval Execution

Convene board meeting and execute owner NOC and lease agreements.

4

Form INC-22 Filing

Submit Form INC-22 on MCA V3 within 30 days with office photos and GPS coordinates.

5

Master Data Update

RoC updates master database; download updated company profile showing new address.

Cost & Fee Breakdown

Transparent pricing with zero hidden surcharges or surprise invoices:

Service Component Pricing Range Remarks / Scope
Shift Within Local City Limits ₹1,499 Includes Board Resolution & Form INC-22 filing
Shift Outside Local City Limits ₹2,999 Includes EGM Special Resolution, Form MGT-14 & Form INC-22
Inter-RoC / Inter-State Shifting ₹14,999 Comprehensive package: Regional Director petition, notices & public advertisements

Key Benefits & Advantages

Why businesses rely on LegalDev India for Registered Office Change:

Ensure all statutory communications, court notices, and tax intimations reach you on time

Display accurate legal corporate address on GST invoices, website, and bank records

Avoid penalties under Section 12(8) of ₹1,000 per day of default on company and officers

Fast 3 to 5 day execution for intra-city moves with zero disruption to daily trade

GPS geotagged photographic compliance conforming strictly to latest MCA V3 mandates

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Find clear answers from our legal advisory team:

Form INC-22 must be filed within 30 days of the date of the Board or Shareholder resolution approving the address change.

Yes. A residential apartment or home can be used, provided there is an electricity bill in the owner's name and an NOC from the owner.

MCA mandates two color photographs: one showing the external building with the company name board (in English and local language), and one showing the interior with at least one director.

Yes. Once the RoC approves Form INC-22, you must file a Core Field Amendment (Form GST REG-14) to update your GST certificate within 15 days.

Yes. An inter-state shift requires altering the MOA, passing a special resolution, obtaining Regional Director (RD) approval, and advertising in two local newspapers.

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