FreeComplianceChanging a company's registered office address
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How hard it is to move your registered office depends on how far you are moving. A move within the same city is a board resolution and a form. A move to another state needs government approval and takes weeks.
The four cases
| Move | Approvals | Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Within the same city, town or village | Board resolution | INC-22 within 15 days |
| To another city, same ROC jurisdiction | Special resolution | MGT-14 within 30 days, INC-22 within 15 days |
| To another ROC, same state | Special resolution and Regional Director approval | INC-23, then INC-22 |
| To another state | Special resolution, Regional Director approval, MOA amendment | MGT-14, INC-23, INC-28, then INC-22 |
Documents for INC-22
- Proof of the new address: utility bill not older than two months
- NOC from the owner, and rent agreement if rented
- Board or shareholder resolution
Frequently asked questions
Usually one to three months, because creditors and employees must be notified and the Regional Director must approve.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Government fees and procedures change; confirm current figures before you file.
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