This is a topic close to my heart as KomSec has just moved its registered office for the first time in 18 years.
The simple first steps are:
- Directors to pass a resolution noting the change in registered office to a specific address with effect from a specific date;
- statutory form is then filed in the Companies Registration Office; and
- update Company Statutory Registers.
The fun starts with all the behind the scenes bits, for example:
- notifying clients and suppliers;
- engaging with staff;
- packing for the move which definitely includes some hard decisions on what to bring (we had some serious shredding to do);
- re-direction of post;
- updating bank details, including any finance contracts/leases;
- transferring website, software/hardware support; and
- not forgetting to tell the landlord!
Have a Step Plan in place and ensure it is regularly monitored and updated. It honestly is not as bad as it seems but, the new leafy streets of Pembroke Road will never be able to complete with the sea at Blackrock!