MCA to set up 03 new Regional Directorates (RDs) and 06 new Registrar of Companies (ROCs)

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Corporate Affairs will establish 3 new Regional Directorates (RDs) and 6 new Registrar of Companies (ROCs), effective February 16, 2026. This restructuring aims to facilitate regulatory processes and boost the business environment. The document outlines the jurisdictions for the new and reorganized RDs and ROCs. **Key Points / Main Content** * **General** * 3 new RDs and 6 new ROCs will be established. * Effective date: February 16, 2026. * **Northern Region Directorate (RD)** * Existing Northern Region RD (HQ at Delhi) is split into two: * RD (NR-I): Headquartered at New Delhi, jurisdiction over NCT of Delhi and State of Uttar Pradesh. * RD (NR-II): Headquartered at Chandigarh, jurisdiction over Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Ladakh, and J&K. * **Delhi Registrar of Companies (RoC)** * The existing RoC, Delhi is split into 3 RoCs. * RoC (NCT of Delhi-I): Headquartered at Delhi, jurisdiction over South Delhi, Southwest Delhi, New Delhi, Southeast Delhi and East Delhi. * RoC (NCT of Delhi-II): Headquartered at Delhi, jurisdiction over Central Delhi, West Delhi, North Delhi, Northwest Delhi, Northeast Delhi and Shahdara. * RoC (Haryana): Located at Chandigarh, jurisdiction over all the districts of Haryana. * RoC, Noida: Jurisdiction over 17 westernmost districts of Uttar Pradesh, carved out of the existing RoC, Kanpur. * **Western Region Directorate (RD)** * The existing Western Region RD (HQ at Mumbai) is split into two: * RD (WR-I): Headquartered at Mumbai, jurisdiction over Districts of Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, State of Goa, and Union Territory of Daman and Diu. * RD (WR-II): Headquartered at Navi Mumbai, jurisdiction over all districts of Maharashtra other than Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban. * **Mumbai Registrar of Companies (RoC)** * The existing RoC, Mumbai is split into 3 RoCs. * RoC, Mumbai-I: Headquartered at Mumbai, jurisdiction over the Districts of Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban. * RoC, Mumbai-II: Headquartered at Navi Mumbai, jurisdiction over Districts of Aurangabad, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar, Nashik, Palghar, Raigad and Thane. * RoC, Nagpur: Jurisdiction over 11 districts of Vidarbha and 7 districts of Marathwada region. * **South-Western Region Directorate (RD)** * A new Regional Directorate has been established for South-Western Region (SWR). * Headquartered at Bangalore, jurisdiction over State of Karnataka, State of Kerala and UT of Lakshadweep. * **Kolkata Registrar of Companies (RoC)** * The existing RoC, Kolkata is split into 2 RoCs. * RoC, Kolkata-I: Headquartered at Kolkata, jurisdiction over the District of Kolkata and State of Sikkim. * RoC, Kolkata-II: Headquartered at Kolkata, jurisdiction over the State of West Bengal except the district of Kolkata. **Impact Analysis** **Businesses Operating in the Affected Regions** * **Impact:** Businesses will need to understand the new RD and ROC jurisdictions to ensure compliance and smooth regulatory interactions. * **Action Required:** Identify the RD and ROC responsible for their geographical area after February 16, 2026, and update contact information accordingly. **Existing Regional Directorates and Registrar of Companies Offices** * **Impact:** Existing offices will need to reorganize their operations and responsibilities based on the new jurisdictional boundaries. * **Action Required:** Implement necessary administrative and operational changes to align with the revised jurisdictions. **Ministry of Corporate Affairs** * **Impact:** The Ministry will need to oversee the successful implementation of the restructuring and ensure a smooth transition for all stakeholders. * **Action Required:** Communicate the changes effectively to all affected parties and provide support during the transition period.

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