Shifting of Registered Office From One City to Another (Within State)
Shifting your registered office from one city to another within the same state in India involves a specific process to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013. Here's a breakdown of the key steps and considerations
What is Shifting of Registered Office From One City to Another (Within the State)?
As and when the company changes its registered office, it needs to inform the MCA of this change. Please note that change or addition in place of business does not necessarily mean a change in registered office address.
A company can have multiple offices within a country, but they should have only 1 registered office. This service is about changing the registered office address from one city to another (within the state).
Process of Shifting of Registered Office From One City to Another (Within the State)
Step 1: Share Documents and Requirements
Share your requirements and the list of documents mentioned below.
Step 2: Passing the board resolution
A resolution would be passed to brief out about details of changing the registered office.
Step 3: Share signed documents with Wazzeer
Step 4: Filing of e-form INC 22
Step 5: Filing of e-form MGT-14
Step 6: Sharing deliverables
Checklist for Shifting of Registered Office from One City to Another (within the State)
For Company Registered Address:
- Utility Bill (Not older than 2 months)
- NOC from property owner (Draft will be provided)
- Rental Agreement / Sale Deed / Lease Deed
Key Deliverables
- Resolution and other relevant documents relating to shifting of RO
- Filed e-Forms and Challans
- Updated RO details of the Company in the MCA Portal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any relaxation in compliance for the shifting of a registered office?
Yes, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has provided some relaxation in compliance for shifting the registered office of a company from one state to another state. Companies are allowed to conduct the process through e-forms without the need for a physical hearing. Additionally, companies are not required to advertise their notice in newspapers if the shifting is within the same city or village. However, compliance with all other requirements must be met.
Can I use my residential address as my registered office?
Yes, you can use your residential address as your office address but you need to provide the No objection certificate from the owner of the property.
Is it mandatory to inform ROC that I have changed my registered office?
Yes, it is mandatory to intimate MCA that you have changed the registered office of your company if the ministry found out that you have not informed about the change in registered office, up to 1 Lakh penalty will be imposed.
What are the scenarios for changing the registered office within a city, City to City and to other states?
- 1) Change of registered office within the city
Companies relocating the registered office within the local limits of the city or town can do so without the permission of the shareholder or any other authority. However, they must notify the change to the registrar within the prescribed number of days in e-form INC-22, along with other relevant documents and fee
2) Change of registered office From City to different city. (within the state)
Companies shifting the registered office outside city limits but within the same state must take approval from shareholders by way of passing special resolutions.
3) Change of registered office from one state to another.
The process of changing a registered office from one state to another is a bit longer the process starts from
1) Drafting MOA and AOA of the company
2) Holding a board meeting and EGM passing a board resolution and special resolution.
3) Filing with ROC
4) File application in form INC 23.
5) Advertise in the 2 newspapers regarding the change of address
6) Send the notice of application by registered post to all the creditors and debenture holders, etc.
7) If no objection is received, the RD will put on orders without hearing 8) Once the order is passed file form INC 22 and 28, within 30 days.
How do I shift a registered office of a company from one state to another state?
To shift a registered office of a company from one state to another state, the company must pass a special resolution and get it approved by the members and creditors. The company must then file an application with the Registrar of Companies and publish a notice in newspapers. Once the Registrar of Companies approves the application, a new certificate of incorporation will be issued with the new address. The company must update its records and inform various authorities of the change of address.