Registered office of a company is a principle place of business activity of a company. It is mandatory for all companies to have its registered office and to inform the Registrar of Companies (ROC) about the location and any change thereto within the prescribed time. 

The shifting of registered office within the local limits of city is covered under the provisions of Section 12 read with Rule 27 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014.

Approval Requirements:

• Board Resolution
• Give authority to the Director of the company to file e-form INC-22 with Registrar of companies within whose jurisdiction the registered office is situated.

Procedure for Shifting of Registered Office:

• Convene a Board Meeting: Meeting of the Board of director should be called by giving 7 days notice to directors.
• Passing of Board Resolution: Resolution to shifting of registered office within the local limits of the city to be passed at duly convened Board Meeting.
• Intimation to ROC: Notice of every change of the situation of the registered office, verified in the manner prescribed, after the date of incorporation of the company, shall be given to the Registrar within fifteen days of the change, in form INC-22, who shall record the same along with scan copies of:

1. Proof of Registered office address. (Conveyance/ Lease deed/ Rent agreement etc. along with the rent receipts)
2. Copies of the Utility bills. (not older than 2 months)
3. Proof that the Company is permitted to use the address as the registered office of the company. (NOC)

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