Overview: A company must notify its bank whenever the office address on the account changes, so that statements, cheque books and correspondence reach the correct place. Banks accept such a change only against a board resolution that records the new address and names the person authorised to submit the request and the KYC documents. The board passes this resolution under Section 179 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the RBI KYC norms that require account records to stay current.

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CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF THE RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF _______________ [COMPANY NAME] HELD ON _________ [DATE] AT _________ [TIME] AT ________________________ [MEETING VENUE / REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS]

RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section 179 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, and in line with the Know Your Customer norms of the Reserve Bank of India, the address of the Company recorded with _______________ [BANK NAME], __________ [BRANCH] in respect of Account No. _______________ [ACCOUNT NUMBER] be and is hereby changed from _______________ [OLD ADDRESS] to _______________ [NEW ADDRESS] with effect from __________ [EFFECTIVE DATE].

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT Mr./Ms. _______________ [AUTHORISED SIGNATORY NAME], __________ [DESIGNATION] (DIN / PAN: __________) be and is hereby authorised to intimate the said change of address to the Bank, to sign and submit the change of address request, the updated KYC documents, the new address proof and such other declarations, forms and letters as the Bank may require, and to do all acts necessary to give effect to the updation of the Company’s address in the records of the Bank.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Company not having a common seal, the request letters, forms and documents given effect to under this resolution be signed by the authorised signatory named above, for and on behalf of the Company, and such signature shall bind the Company.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT a certified true copy of this resolution be furnished to _______________ [BANK NAME] under the signature of any Director or the Company Secretary of the Company, and the Bank be and is hereby requested to act upon this resolution and update the address in its records accordingly.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT this resolution shall remain in force until a fresh resolution modifying or rescinding it is passed by the Board and intimated to the Bank in writing.

Relevant Legal Provision

Section 179(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 vests the Board of Directors with the power to exercise all such powers, and to do all such acts and things, as the company is authorised to exercise and do, subject to the Articles of Association. Operating the company’s bank accounts, intimating a change of address and authorising a signatory to deal with the bank all fall within this general power and are exercised through a resolution of the Board. Where the Articles permit, the Board may delegate day-to-day banking to a named director or officer.

The Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions, 2016 (Master Direction dated 25 February 2016, as amended) require regulated entities to keep customer records, including the address, up to date through ongoing due diligence. A change in the company’s address is treated as a change in KYC information, and the bank asks for a certified copy of the board resolution along with fresh address proof before it updates the account records.

Setindiabiz Services

At Setindiabiz, we draft board resolutions and handle the paperwork banks ask for when a company shifts and its account address needs updating. We prepare the certified true copy, the KYC form and the address-proof set, and coordinate the submission with your branch so the account keeps running without a break. If your registered office has also moved, we file the ROC intimation in the same run. Talk to us through our secretarial retainership plan.

FAQs

Do we really need a board resolution just to change the address in our bank account?

Yes. For a company, the bank does not accept a change of address through a simple request letter. It generally requires a certified true copy of a board resolution recording the new address and authorising a person to submit the request, as the bank account belongs to the company rather than an individual director.

Is this the same as changing the registered office with the ROC?

No. These are separate processes. Changing the registered office requires filing Form INC-22 (and MGT-14 where a special resolution is applicable) under Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013. The board resolution for the bank only updates the address maintained in the bank’s records. If the registered office has changed, both procedures must be completed.

What documents does the bank ask for along with the resolution?

Banks generally require a certified true copy of the board resolution, fresh address proof for the new address (such as a recent utility bill, rent agreement, or ownership document), a KYC updation form, and in some cases updated KYC documents of the authorised signatory. The exact requirements may vary between banks and branches.

Who should we name as the authorised signatory?

Any director may be authorised. Most companies nominate a director who already operates the bank account. The authorised signatory will sign the address change request and KYC documents, so it is advisable to choose someone who can complete the bank’s verification process.

Does a change of bank address need shareholder approval or a special resolution?

No. This is a board matter under Section 179 of the Companies Act, 2013. A board resolution is sufficient, shareholder approval is not required, and no MGT-14 filing arises solely for updating the bank’s address records.

We are a small private limited company with two directors. Do we still need a formal meeting?

Yes. The resolution may be passed at a board meeting with both directors present to satisfy quorum requirements. Although a resolution by circulation under Section 175 is legally permissible in this case, banks generally prefer a certified copy of a resolution passed at a board meeting.

Our company has no common seal. Is the resolution still valid?

Yes. The common seal became optional after the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015. Accordingly, the resolution remains valid, and the bank documents may be signed by the authorised signatory on behalf of the company.

Can one resolution cover more than one bank account?

Yes. A single board resolution may cover multiple bank accounts by listing each bank, branch, and account number while authorising the same signatory to complete the address update for all of them.

How soon should we intimate the bank after we move?

The bank should be informed as soon as possible after the address changes. Keeping the bank’s records updated ensures that cheque books, account statements, and KYC communications are sent to the correct address and helps avoid delays, transaction issues, or future KYC compliance queries.

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Sample Board Resolution for Change of Address in Company Bank Account