INC-22 Filing – Registered Office Address Update
Every company incorporated in India is legally required to declare its Registered Office address to the Registrar of Companies (ROC). Form INC-22 is used to inform the ROC about the company's registered office address or any change in the registered office after incorporation.
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What Is INC-22 Filing?
INC-22 is an MCA form filed to:
• Declare the initial registered office address of a company, or
• Notify the ROC of any change in registered office address
The registered office is the official address where all legal communications, notices, and statutory correspondence are sent.
**Legal Provisions Governing INC-22**
INC-22 filing is governed under:
• Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013
• Rule 25 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014
As per the law, every company must maintain and update its registered office details with the ROC.
**When Is INC-22 Filing Required?**
INC-22 must be filed in the following cases:
• When the registered office address was not provided at the time of incorporation
• Change in registered office within the same city
• Change in registered office within the same ROC jurisdiction
• Change in registered office from one ROC to another (along with other approvals)
Due Date & Documents
Due Date for INC-22 Filing
- Within 30 days of incorporation (if address not provided initially)
- Within 30 days of any registered office change
- Timely filing is mandatory to avoid penalties
Documents Required
- Address Proof: Electricity/Water/Gas Bill (not older than 2 months) OR Property Tax Receipt
- Ownership Proof: Sale Deed (if owned) OR Rent/Lease Agreement (if rented)
- NOC from the owner of premises
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Board Resolution (for address change)
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of Director
- Company PAN
Procedure for INC-22 Filing
Board Resolution
The Board of Directors approves the registered office address or its change.
Collect Documents
Ownership proof, address proof, and NOC are prepared.
Prepare INC-22 Form
Registered office details and supporting documents are attached.
Filing with ROC
INC-22 is filed online on the MCA portal using a director's DSC.
Confirmation
ROC updates the registered office address in MCA records.
Penalties & Importance
Penalty for Late Filing of INC-22
- Penalty up to ₹1,000 per day
- Maximum penalty of ₹1,00,000
- Additional legal notices from ROC
- Non-compliance risk during audits or funding
Importance of INC-22 Filing
- Ensures legal compliance
- Enables receipt of official notices
- Required for bank accounts and licenses
- Prevents penalties and ROC action
- Maintains company credibility
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Key Features of a Registered Office Change (INC - 22)
Initial Address Declaration
Declare registered office after incorporation.
Address Change Notification
Notify ROC of office relocation.
Same City Change
Update within same city/ROC.
Cross-ROC Change
Change to different ROC jurisdiction.
Legal Compliance
Maintain statutory compliance.
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