Shift Registered Office in Araria
Move your company’s registered office correctly — whether within the same city, to another city, from one ROC to another, or state to state. Our CA/CS team drafts the resolutions and files INC-22, MGT-14 and INC-23 (RD approval) end to end, 100% online.
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Shift Registered Office in Araria
RoC Patna — Maurya Lok Complex, Block-A, Western Wing, 4th Floor, Dak Bungalow Road, Patna – 800001
Patna High Court
10 (Bihar)
Bihar levies Professional Tax (max ₹2,500/year). Applicable to companies employing salaried staff.
Jute & Rice Mandi, Nepal Border Trade
Araria is a Seemanchal border district hub for jute, rice, and Indo-Nepal trade.
What Is Shift Registered Office?
A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.
Shifting the registered office means officially updating the address the MCA and ROC hold for your company, so all legal notices and records point to your real place of business.
Under Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013 every company must have a registered office capable of receiving communications, and Section 13 governs alteration of the memorandum where the change affects the state clause. The approvals and forms required depend on whether the shift is within the same city, within the same ROC/state, across ROCs, or across states.
Administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and, for ROC-to-ROC and state-to-state shifts, the Regional Director (RD), via the MCA21 portal.
Once the ROC approves the change and updates the master data, the new registered office is permanent until the company shifts again.
Quick Facts
Is This Service Right for You?
Ideal for
- Companies relocating their office to new premises
- Businesses moving from a home / co-working address to an office
- Companies shifting to another city within the same state
- Companies moving from one ROC jurisdiction to another
- Businesses relocating operations to a different state
- Companies updating a stale registered address on MCA records
You may need this if
- Your company’s physical office has moved (or is about to)
- The address on MCA / ROC records is no longer where you operate
- You are shifting to a city under a different ROC
- You are relocating your company to another state
- Your rent agreement or NOC for the current office has ended
- A bank, investor or client needs your updated registered address
Not sure if you need this?
Talk to an Expert →Why Change Your Registered Office Correctly?
The registered office is your company’s official address on record. Keeping it accurate and updating it through the correct procedure matters for several reasons.
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Legal Address of Record
The registered office is where the ROC, courts, tax and other authorities send all official notices. It must reflect where the company can actually receive communications.
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Statutory Requirement
Section 12 requires the address on record to be current. A change must be intimated to the ROC through the prescribed forms within the timelines set out in the Act.
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Accurate MCA Records
Banks, investors, lenders and clients verify your company on MCA master data. A correct registered address keeps due-diligence and KYC checks clean.
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Reflects Your Operations
When you move premises, city or state, updating the registered office aligns your legal records with where the business really operates.
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ROC / State Jurisdiction
Shifting across ROCs or states changes the authority that regulates your company — the process needs Regional Director approval to be valid.
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Avoid Compliance Gaps
An outdated or unreachable registered office can lead to missed notices and compliance defaults. Correct filing keeps your records in good standing.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Custom quote for your case
Fees depend on your business type and scope. Get a clear, itemised quote upfront — no hidden professional charges, government fee billed at actuals.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility checklist
- The company must be active on MCA records with filings up to date
- A valid new registered-office address with recent utility-bill proof
- A No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner if premises are rented
- A board resolution authorising the change (all shifts)
- A special resolution of members where the shift is beyond the local limits or across state
- Regional Director approval (Form INC-23) for ROC-to-ROC and state-to-state shifts
Everything You Need. One Professional Team.
Consultation
Understand the type of shift — same city, outside city, ROC-to-ROC, or state-to-state — and the exact approvals needed.
Resolution Drafting
Draft the board resolution and, where required, the special resolution and explanatory statement.
MGT-14 Filing
File the special resolution with the ROC in Form MGT-14 where the shift requires it.
RD Application (INC-23)
Prepare and file the Regional Director application in Form INC-23 for ROC-to-ROC and state-to-state shifts.
Newspaper Notice
Arrange the newspaper advertisement and member/creditor intimation for state-to-state shifts.
INC-22 Filing
File Form INC-22 with the new address proof and NOC to confirm the change to the ROC.
Follow-up
Track the SRN and respond to any ROC or RD query or hearing requirement on your behalf.
Master-Data Update
Confirm the updated registered office reflects correctly on MCA master data.
What You’ll Receive
What Documents Are Required to Shift a Registered Office?
Requirements depend on how far the office is moving. Keep clear scans (PDF/JPG) ready — everything is collected securely online, with zero office visits.
New Office Proof
Address of the new registered office- Latest electricity / utility bill of the new premises (within 2 months)
- Rent / lease agreement if the premises are rented
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner
- Property-tax receipt or ownership deed if owned
Company Documents
Existing company records- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA / AOA)
- Company PAN
- Details of directors & authorised signatory with DSC
Approvals & Notices
Depending on the type of shift- Board resolution authorising the change
- Special resolution & notice of general meeting (outside city / state shift)
- Newspaper advertisement copy (state-to-state shift)
- List of creditors & members for RD application (state-to-state shift)
Address proof must be recent
The utility bill for the new office should be dated within the last 2 months. Rented premises need a rent agreement plus the owner’s NOC.
DSC of a director required
INC-22, MGT-14 and INC-23 are filed on MCA with the Digital Signature Certificate of a director / authorised signatory. Keep an active DSC ready.
Special resolution when moving beyond the city
A move outside the local limits, across ROCs, or across states needs a special resolution of members — not just a board resolution.
RD approval for ROC / state shifts
Shifting to another ROC or another state requires Regional Director approval in Form INC-23 before INC-22 can be filed.
Newspaper notice for state shifts
A state-to-state shift needs a newspaper advertisement and intimation to members and creditors as part of the RD application.
Don’t have all the documents?
We’ll identify what your case needs →How to Shift a Registered Office (Step by Step)
The procedure is filed online through the MCA21 portal; the approvals required depend on how far the office moves.
Consultation & scope
Confirm the type of shift — same city, outside city (same ROC/state), ROC-to-ROC, or state-to-state — which decides the approvals and forms needed.
Board resolution
Convene a board meeting to approve the change of registered office and authorise the filings. This is common to every type of shift.
Special resolution (where required)
For a shift beyond the city, across ROCs, or across states, pass a special resolution in a general meeting and file it in Form MGT-14.
RD application in INC-23
For ROC-to-ROC and state-to-state shifts, file the Regional Director application in Form INC-23, with a newspaper notice and creditor/member intimation for state shifts.
RD approval
The Regional Director examines the application, hears objections if any, and issues an approval order confirming the shift.
File INC-22 & update records
File Form INC-22 with the new address proof and NOC. On approval, the ROC updates MCA master data with the new registered office.
How Long Does a Registered Office Change Take?
| Stage | Expected Time |
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| Within the same city / town (board resolution + INC-22) | Shortest — no RD or SR needed |
| Outside city, same ROC & state (special resolution + INC-22) | Moderate — general meeting required |
| ROC-to-ROC within a state (INC-23 / RD approval) | Longer — RD approval stage |
| State-to-state (SR + MGT-14 + INC-23 + newspaper + INC-22) | Longest — RD hearing & notices |
Timelines depend on the type of shift and MCA / RD processing. Same-city changes are quickest; ROC-to-ROC and state-to-state shifts take longer because Regional Director approval, newspaper notices and creditor/member intimation are involved. Queries or objections extend the timeline until resolved.
Key Dates — At a Glance
| Frequency | What Is Due |
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| Immediately | Update the registered address on the company website & letterheads · Paint / affix the name & new address at the office (Sec 12) · Update the address on invoices and official stationery |
| With Authorities | Intimate the change to the bank on record · Update the address in GST registration · Update PAN / TAN records where required |
| On MCA | Confirm the new address on MCA master data · Ensure subsequent ROC filings carry the new address · Update statutory registers with the change |
| Stakeholders | Inform key clients, vendors and lenders · Update the address in ongoing contracts where relevant · Update licences / registrations tied to the old address |
Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.
Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue
Doing It Yourself
- Work out which type of shift applies to your case
- Draft board and special resolutions correctly
- Prepare the explanatory statement and general-meeting notice
- File MGT-14, INC-22 and INC-23 without errors
- Handle the newspaper notice and creditor/member intimation
- Attend or respond to any Regional Director hearing
- Risk resubmission, delays and rejection
With TaxClue
- Expert confirms the correct procedure for your shift
- Resolutions and explanatory statement drafted for you
- MGT-14 / INC-22 / INC-23 prepared and reviewed before filing
- Newspaper notice and intimations arranged where needed
- RD application and hearing managed on your behalf
- SRN tracked and ROC / RD queries answered
- Higher first-time approval, fewer delays
Skip the guesswork.
Let an expert handle it →Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application
TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.
What to Update After the Office Change
Immediately
- Update the registered address on the company website & letterheads
- Paint / affix the name & new address at the office (Sec 12)
- Update the address on invoices and official stationery
With Authorities
- Intimate the change to the bank on record
- Update the address in GST registration
- Update PAN / TAN records where required
On MCA
- Confirm the new address on MCA master data
- Ensure subsequent ROC filings carry the new address
- Update statutory registers with the change
Stakeholders
- Inform key clients, vendors and lenders
- Update the address in ongoing contracts where relevant
- Update licences / registrations tied to the old address
Penalties & Consequences
What is at stake if you do not comply
- Registered-office change not filed → official ROC and court notices are missed
- Filing only a board resolution where a special resolution is required → change invalid
- Filing INC-22 without RD approval (INC-23) for a ROC/state shift → rejection
- Missing the newspaper notice or creditor intimation on a state-to-state shift
Regulatory Updates 2025–26
- 2025: Registered-office change is filed in Form INC-22 (and INC-23 to the Regional Director for a shift to another state).
- 2025: Alteration of the MOA/name/object clause needs a special resolution filed in Form MGT-14 (with INC-24 for a name change).
- 2025: All alteration, charge and registered-office forms are now filed on the MCA V3 portal; the legacy V2 portal has been retired.
Why Businesses Choose TaxClue
CA / CS Team
Qualified Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries handle your registered-office change end to end.
End-to-End
From resolutions to RD approval and INC-22 — fully managed, minimal effort from you.
Fast Turnaround
Committed timelines with proactive status updates at every stage.
100% Online
Everything over WhatsApp / email — no office visits required.
Transparent Fees
A clear fee quoted upfront — ₹0 hidden professional charges.
Post-Service Support
Guidance on updating your bank, GST, PAN and stakeholders after the change.
Your Documents Deserve Professional Care
- Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
- Access limited to the team working on your file
- Communication over secure digital channels
- Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a registered office and why does it matter?
What is the process to shift the registered office within the same city?
How do I shift the office outside the city but within the same state and ROC?
What is required to shift the office from one ROC to another within the same state?
How do I move the registered office from one state to another?
Which forms are used to change a registered office?
Is a special resolution always needed to shift the office?
When is Regional Director approval required?
What documents are needed for the new registered office?
Can the registered office be a residential address?
Do I need to update GST, PAN and bank records after the change?
Is the whole process online?
How do I shift my company's registered office step by step?
What resolution and forms are required to change the registered office?
How long does it take and what does it cost to shift a registered office?
What is the difference between an intra-city, inter-city and inter-state office shift?
Official Sources & Legal References
Every regulatory detail on this page is drawn from primary law and official government sources. Verify them directly:
- MCA — Ministry of Corporate AffairsOfficial portal to file INC-22, MGT-14 and INC-23 and track your application
- Companies Act, 2013 — full textSections 12 (registered office) and 13 (alteration of memorandum) · India Code
- MCA — company forms & downloadsINC-22, INC-23 and MGT-14 forms and instruction kits
Related Guides
Process of Shifting the Registered Office
Read guide ArticleHow to File Form INC-22
Read guide ArticleINC-22 Registered Office Guide
Read guide ArticleSection 12 — Registered Office Rules
Read guide ArticleRegistered Office — Rules & Penalties
Read guide ArticleEmployee Objection on Office Shift
Read guideShift Registered Office Resources — All Free
Shift Your Registered Office the Right Way
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