Comprehensive registered office shifting solutions for all four types of relocations under the Companies Act, 2013 — handled with expert precision by qualified CS professionals.
Each type has different procedures, timelines, and documentation requirements. We handle all four with expert precision.
Compare all four types of registered office shifting — resolutions, forms, approvals, and timelines side by side.
| Aspect | Type 1 · Local | Type 2 · Same State | Type 3 · Diff. ROC | Type 4 · Interstate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Board Resolution | Special Resolution (EGM) | Special Resolution (EGM) | Special Resolution (EGM) |
| Key Forms | INC-22 | MGT-14INC-22 | MGT-14INC-23INC-28INC-22 | MGT-14INC-23INC-28INC-22 |
| Approval By | ROC | ROC | Regional Director | Central Government |
| Newspaper Publication | Not Required | Not Required | Required | Required |
| MOA Alteration | Not Required | Not Required | May Be Required | Mandatory |
| Timeline | ~15 Days | 30–45 Days | 60–90 Days | 90–180 Days |
| Complexity | Simple | Moderate | Complex | Most Complex |
A comprehensive checklist of documents needed across all types of registered office shifting.
Board meeting notice (minimum 7 days), certified minutes, and copy of resolutions passed for the shifting.
All TypesNotice of situation of registered office. Required for all types of shifting. Must be filed within 15 days.
All Types · 15 DaysProperty deed (if owned), lease/rent agreement, owner's NOC, and utility bills not older than 2 months.
All TypesFiling of Special Resolution with ROC within 30 days. Required for Type 2, 3, and 4 shifting along with EGM minutes.
Type 2, 3 & 4 · 30 DaysApplication to Regional Director (Type 3) or Central Government (Type 4) for approval of the registered office shifting.
Type 3 & 4Advertisement in English and vernacular newspapers. Required for Type 3 and Type 4 shifting with 30-day notice period.
Type 3 & 4Complete list with amounts for Type 3 and 4. Registered post notices must be served to all stakeholders.
Type 3 & 4Certified Memorandum and Articles of Association reflecting new state jurisdiction. Required for interstate shifting.
Type 4 · InterstateCommon questions about the four types of registered office shifting, forms, and approvals.
Type 1 is within the same city (Board Resolution + INC-22). Type 2 is to another city in the same state (adds a Special Resolution and MGT-14). Type 3 is to a different ROC jurisdiction within the same state (needs Regional Director approval). Type 4 is interstate relocation (needs Central Government approval and MOA alteration).
Form INC-22 (Notice of Situation of Registered Office) is required for all types of ROC shifting and must be filed within 15 days. Form MGT-14 is filed for special resolutions, and Form INC-23 is used to apply to the Regional Director for inter-jurisdiction and interstate shifting.
Only for two types. Regional Director approval is required when shifting to a different ROC jurisdiction within the same state, and Central Government approval is required for interstate relocation. Local and same-state (same ROC) shifting do not need RD approval.
Yes, but only for inter-ROC jurisdiction and interstate shifting. An advertisement must be published in one English and one vernacular newspaper, followed by a 30-day notice period for objections. Local and same-state shifting do not require newspaper publication.
Rent/Lease Agreement in company name, landlord NOC, utility bill (under 2 months old), certified resolution copy, and external/internal office photos with a director present.
Pass a Special Resolution in an EGM, file Form MGT-14 within 30 days, submit Form INC-23 for Regional Director approval, and register the final order via Form INC-28.
Form INC-22 must be filed with the ROC within 30 days. For inter-ROC or interstate shifts, it must be filed within 30 days of receiving the registered RD order (Form INC-28).
By serving individual notices to all creditors/debenture holders and publishing newspaper advertisements in Form INC-26. Objections must be submitted within 30 days.
The CIN changes only during interstate relocations due to state code updates. Interstate shifts also require securing a new state GSTIN and updating tax/bank registrations.
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