Can a registered office be at a residential address?

Yes, provided the company has the right to use those premises and the nameplate is displayed.

Does a registered office change within the same city need a Special Resolution?

No, only a Board Resolution is needed for same-city changes. Special Resolution is required for a different city in the same state.

What proof of occupancy does MCA accept for INC-22?

Registered lease agreement, sale deed, or NOC from owner, plus a utility bill not older than 2 months.

INC-22 – Notice of Situation of Registered Office | NDS Avla

INC-22 – Notice of Situation of Registered Office

MCA Filing for Registered Office Verification at Incorporation and for Address Changes Within the Same City or State

Every company incorporated in India must have a registered office capable of receiving and acknowledging all communications and notices. Form INC-22 serves two distinct purposes under the Companies Act 2013: first, it is used within 30 days of incorporation to intimate the ROC of the verified registered office address (with proof of occupation); second, it is used whenever a company changes its registered office address — whether within the same city, town, or village, or to another city within the same state.

A registered office is not merely an address on company records — it determines which ROC has jurisdiction over the company, where statutory notices are served, and where physical inspections may be conducted. Maintaining accurate registered office records with the MCA is a fundamental compliance obligation for all companies under Section 12 of the Companies Act 2013.

Our INC-22 Filing Services

Post-Incorporation Verification

Filing INC-22 within 30 days of incorporation to confirm the company's registered office address — with proof of address and occupancy rights, as required before the company can commence business activities.

Address Change (Same City)

Where the registered office moves to a new address within the same city, town, or village, INC-22 is filed to notify the ROC — after passing a Board Resolution authorising the change.

Address Change (Same State)

Where the registered office moves to a different city within the same state, a Special Resolution is required before filing INC-22. We manage the entire resolution-to-filing process.

Document Verification

Ensuring all address proof documents meet MCA requirements — lease/rent agreement, NOC from owner, latest utility bill not older than 2 months, and proof of ownership where applicable.

When Is INC-22 Required?

Situation	Prerequisite	Filing Deadline
Post-Incorporation Office Verification	Proof of address + occupancy rights	Within 30 days of incorporation
Change within same city/town/village	Board Resolution	Within 15 days of Board Resolution
Change to another city in same state	Special Resolution + MGT-14	Within 30 days of Special Resolution
Change to another state	RD approval (INC-23) + Special Resolution	Within 30 days of RD approval

Documents Required for INC-22 Filing

Proof of registered office address — registered lease/rent agreement or ownership title deed
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner if the premises are rented/leased
Utility bill (electricity/gas/telephone) not older than 2 months as proof of address
Copy of Board Resolution authorising the registered office (or change of address)
Copy of Special Resolution (if changing to another city in the same state)
For post-incorporation filing: Proof that the company's name board is displayed at the registered office

⚠️ If INC-22 is not filed within 30 days of incorporation, the company is in default under Section 12(4). The company and every officer in default are liable to a penalty of ₹1,000 per day of non-compliance up to ₹1,00,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a company's registered office be at a residential address?

Yes. The Companies Act 2013 permits a registered office at a residential address, provided the company has the right to use that premises (through a lease agreement, owner's NOC, or ownership documents). Many startups and small businesses operate with a residential registered office. The address must be capable of receiving official communications and the company's nameplate must be displayed at the premises.

Does a registered office change within the same city require a Special Resolution?

No. A change within the same city, town, or village requires only a Board Resolution — not a Special Resolution. INC-22 is then filed within 15 days. However, if the change is to a different city or different state within India, a Special Resolution is required. A change to a different state additionally requires Regional Director approval via INC-23 before INC-22 can be filed with the new state's ROC.

What proof of occupancy is accepted by the MCA for INC-22?

The MCA accepts a registered lease or rent agreement in the company's name, a sale deed if the company owns the property, or a NOC letter from the owner. A utility bill (electricity, gas, or telephone) not older than 2 months at the registered address must also be attached. If the premises are shared (e.g. at a CA's office or a co-working space), the NOC from the owner along with their ownership proof is required.

Is a nameplate mandatory at the registered office?

Yes. Section 12(3)(a) of the Companies Act 2013 requires every company to paint or affix its name and address of its registered office in a legible manner in English and in one local language in letters of a conspicuous size at every place at which its business is carried on. Failure to display the nameplate is a separate compliance violation in addition to the INC-22 filing requirement.

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Whether it's a post-incorporation verification or an address change, our MCA team handles INC-22 accurately and on time — with all supporting documentation prepared and reviewed.

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