Change in Registered Office Address
Update your company’s statutory address legally and compliantly, ensuring all ROC filings (**INC-22**) are completed on time.
Lawizer handles the Board Resolution drafting and timely filing of Forms to maintain your company's good standing.
The Importance of Timely Filing
Changing your registered office address is a mandatory, multi-step compliance process. It requires passing a Board Resolution and filing **Form INC-22** with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) within **30 days** of the resolution. Timely compliance prevents penalties and maintains your company's legal status.
Key Benefits of Proper Address Filing
Protection from Penalty and Legal actions
Ensures smooth government communication and compliance
Boosts Transparency and Trust among stakeholders
Avoids legal complications due to outdated records
Documentation and Pre-Requisites
To initiate the address change process, please ensure you have the following:
Form INC-20A for Commencement of Business should have been filed
Copy of Latest Utility Bill of New office (Not Older than 45 Days)
Copy of Rental Agreement/Sale Deed of the new office
DIN of minimum 1 Director should be in 'APPROVED' Status
One Valid Digital Signature (DSC) of an existing Director.
Lawizer Deliverables
Board Resolution draft for shifting of office
Filed e-form INC-22 with MCA
MCA payment challan and acknowledgment
Guidance on post-filing statutory updates (Name Plate, Letterhead)
Declaration for Shifting of Registered Office
Frequently Asked Questions
New Address Proof, Board Resolution, NOC for Shifting of Registered Office and Declaration for Shifting of Registered Office. Lawizer will guide in the document preparation and filing of Forms.
Rs. 300 is for Form INC-22 if filed within the prescribed time limit. Note that Stamp Duty on the Rent/Lease Agreement is a separate, variable cost.
Form INC-22 is the primary form filed with the ROC to notify the change. Other forms (like MGT-14 or INC-28) may be required depending on the type of shift (e.g., state change).
The time limit is **30 days** from passing of the Board Resolution for shifting of Registered Office.
The Name Plate mentioning the address has to be modified, the Letterhead of the Company has to be changed, the Statutory Register has to be shifted to the new registered office, Shop Act License & PAN card need to be updated.
a) Within the Local Limits of the City b) Within the limits of the same ROC c) Within the same state but different ROC (Only in case of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu) d) From one state to another (Complex process requiring Central Government approval).