Question

When is a permission of Regional Director is necessary in order to change Registered Office of a COMPANY ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Company shall take approval from the Central Government (Regional Director) for shifting of Registered Office from One State to Another.

If Company is having more than 200 members then Special Resolution passed under this procedure is required to be passed only through Postal Ballot as per Section 110 read with Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014.

The shifting of Registered Office shall not be allowed if any inquiry, inspection or investigation has been initiated against the Company or any prosecution is pending against the company under the Act. [Section 30(9) of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014]