Registered Office Change
Change registered office address. Registered Office Change takes 5 steps over about 103 days and is filed with the ROC on INC-22.
Last updated: 10 August 2026
What if it’s filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.
What is the timeline for Registered Office Change?
5 steps over about 103 days, filing INC-22 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pass Board Resolution | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | Pass Special Resolution (if required) | None | within 21 days |
| 3 | File INC-22 | INC-22 | within 30 days |
| 4 | Update Letterhead & Signage | None | within 15 days |
| 5 | Notify Banks & Authorities | None | within 30 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 5 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Pass Board Resolution
Board approves change of registered office
Pass Special Resolution (if required)
SR required for change outside local limits
File INC-22
File notice of change within 15/30 days
Update Letterhead & Signage
Update all company stationery and signage
- Letterhead updated
- Signage updated
- Website updated
Notify Banks & Authorities
Update address with banks, GST, etc.
- Banks notified
- GST registration updated
- Other registrations updated
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
Common questions
How long does Registered Office Change take?
About 103 days across 5 steps. The first step is: Pass Board Resolution.
Which MCA form is filed for Registered Office Change?
INC-22. INC-22 is the registered office shift filing under §12 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if INC-22 is filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Registered Office Change for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.