Registered Office Change: Inter-State (S.13)
Change registered office to another state: SR + CG confirmation, creditor notice, alter MOA. Registered Office Change: Inter-State (S.13) takes 8 steps over about 252 days and is filed with the ROC on MGT-14, INC-23 and INC-28.
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: Inter-State (S.13)?
8 steps over about 252 days, filing MGT-14, INC-23 and INC-28 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board Resolution | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | Pass Special Resolution | None | within 30 days |
| 3 | File MGT-14 | MGT-14 | within 30 days |
| 4 | Publish Notice in Newspaper | None | within 14 days |
| 5 | Notice to Creditors/Debenture Holders | None | within 21 days |
| 6 | File INC-23 with CG | INC-23 | within 30 days |
| 7 | Obtain CG Confirmation Order | None | within 90 days |
| 8 | File INC-28 | INC-28 | within 30 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 8 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Board Resolution
Board recommends inter-state change of registered office.
Pass Special Resolution
Members pass SR to change registered office to another state.
File MGT-14
File SR with ROC within 30 days.
Publish Notice in Newspaper
Publish notice in newspapers as per CG direction.
Notice to Creditors/Debenture Holders
Serve notice on creditors and debenture holders.
File INC-23 with CG
File application for CG confirmation.
Obtain CG Confirmation Order
Obtain confirmation order from Central Government.
File INC-28
File certified copy of CG order with ROC.
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: Inter-State (S.13) take?
About 252 days across 8 steps. The first step is: Board Resolution.
Which MCA forms are filed for Registered Office Change: Inter-State (S.13)?
MGT-14, INC-23 and INC-28. MGT-14 is the filing of resolutions filing under §117 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if MGT-14, INC-23 and INC-28 are 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: Inter-State (S.13) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.