Equity Governance Framework · ComplianceStack Layer

Registered Office Change

Moving offices, expanding to a new city, or relocating across states - each requires a different board or shareholder resolution and a different ROC filing. Getting the wrong process can delay the move for weeks.

Within-city is simplest

A move within the same city/ROC jurisdiction needs only a board resolution.

Cross-city needs a special resolution

Moving to a different ROC jurisdiction within the same state requires shareholder approval and Regional Director confirmation.

Cross-state is the most involved

Requires a special resolution, MOA amendment, and Central Government (Regional Director) approval.

Downstream updates needed

Bank, GST, licenses and stationery all need the new address updated after ROC approval.

What's Included

The right process for the right kind of move.

01
Move-type assessment

We determine whether the move is within-city, cross-city or cross-state to scope the right process.

02
Resolutions & regional director approval

Board or special resolution drafted; Regional Director approval coordinated where required.

03
ROC filing (INC-22/INC-23/INC-28)

Correct forms filed with the Registrar based on move type.

04
Downstream update checklist

Bank, GST, licenses and letterhead flagged for updating once approval is through.

Where This Fits in the Equity Governance Framework

Part of Layer 3 - ComplianceStack, mainly for Existing Company Setup.

Common questions

How long does a registered office change take?

A within-city move can be filed within days; a cross-state move involving Regional Director approval can take 4–8 weeks depending on processing time.

Do we need to notify creditors of a cross-state move?

Yes - public notice and, in some cases, creditor consent may be required as part of the Regional Director approval process for a cross-state relocation.

Does the registered office need to change if we just open a second branch?

No - opening an additional branch or office location doesn't require changing your registered office; only the entity's official registered address triggers this process.

What happens to our PAN, GST and bank accounts after the move?

PAN stays the same; GST registration needs to be amended (or a new state registration obtained for cross-state moves); bank records and any state-specific licenses also need to be updated with the new address.

Can the move be reversed if plans change?

Yes, but it requires going through the same approval process again in reverse - there's no shortcut, so it's worth confirming the new location is settled before filing.

Does a change of registered office affect our existing contracts?

Generally not the validity of the contracts themselves, but notice provisions and any address references should be updated, and counterparties are typically informed as a matter of good practice.

Planning a move? Get the process right.

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