A registered office is the official address of a company where all legal and official communications are sent. Sometimes, due to operational, strategic, or regulatory reasons, a company may need to change its registered office address. In India, the process of changing the registered office requires compliance with specific legal procedures under the Companies Act, 2013.

Types of Registered Office Changes

The change of a registered office can be classified into the following categories:

1. Within the same city/town/village – This is the simplest form of address change, requiring only board approval.
2. Within the same state but outside the local limits – Requires special resolution and intimation to the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
3. From one state to another – This is a more complex process requiring Central Government approval, along with changes in the Memorandum of Association (MoA).

Procedure to Change Your Registered Office

1. Board Resolution

The company must pass a board resolution approving the change of the registered office.

2. Shareholder Approval (if required)

For certain types of address changes, the company must obtain approval from its shareholders through a special resolution.

3. Filing Forms with ROC

The company must file necessary forms with the Registrar of Companies, such as:

• INC-22 for address change within the same state
• MGT-14 for filing special resolution
• INC-23 for approval of inter-state address change

4. Approval and Public Notice

If applicable, approval from regulatory bodies is obtained, and a public notice may be issued in newspapers.

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Documents Required for Registered Office Change