1. Legal Possibility of Changing Registered Office

• Yes, a Nidhi Company is legally permitted to change its registered office.
  
• The change must be made by the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
  
• The process depends on whether the move is within the same city, to another city in the same state, or to another state.
  
• Prior approval of the Board or members may be required, depending on the nature of the move.
  
• The Registrar of Companies (ROC) must be informed through prescribed forms.
  

2. Change Within the Same City or Town

• If the registered office is being shifted within the same city, town, or village, only a board resolution is required.
  
• Form INC-22 must be filed with the ROC within 30 days of the change.
  
• Supporting documents include new address proof, utility bill, and NOC from the property owner.
  
• There is no need to alter the Memorandum of Association (MOA) in this case.
  
• This is the simplest and most common type of address change.
  

3. Change Within the Same State but Different City or ROC Jurisdiction

• A special resolution must be passed by the members in a general meeting.
  
• Form MGT-14 must be filed within 30 days of passing the special resolution.
  
• Form INC-22 must also be filed with the new address details and supporting documents.
  
• If the change involves a shift across ROC jurisdictions, Regional Director approval may be needed.
  
• MOA alteration is not required unless the registered state is changed.
  

4. Change to Another State

• Requires approval through a special resolution and confirmation by the Regional Director (RD).
  
• The company must alter Clause II (Registered Office Clause) in its Memorandum of Association.
  
• Forms MGT-14, INC-23, and INC-22 must be filed along with prescribed fees and supporting documents.
  
• Public notice must be published in newspapers in both the old and new locations.
  
• After RD approval, the company must file the final documents with both ROCs for effect.
  

5. Post-Change Compliance and Updates

• The company must update its letterheads, signage, website, bank records, and statutory registers.
  
• The new registered office address must be informed to all stakeholders.
  
• Books of accounts and statutory documents must be maintained at the new location.
  
• The change should be recorded in the next Annual Return (MGT-7).
  
• Failure to update the registered office may lead to penalties and compliance issues.