Change of address of a company in North Macedonia

Changing the registered seat (headquarters address) of your company in North Macedonia is a formal corporate procedure that requires an amendment to the Founding Act, a shareholders’ decision, and registration with the Central Register. Lalicic & Partners, as a certified registration agent, handles the full procedure on your behalf — including all document preparation and submission. This page is part of our practice in business and corporate law. For a full overview of all compliance obligations following an address change, see our comprehensive guide on company address change compliance in North Macedonia.

One of the hallmarks of a company is its registered seat — the location and address (street and number) stated in the company agreement, charter, or statement of founding of a single-member LLC as entered in the commercial register. In accordance with the Company Law of North Macedonia, the registered office of the company means the location and address stated in its constitutive act and entered in the commercial register.

All issues related to the registered seat of trade companies, including the possibility of changing it, are regulated by the applicable provisions of Macedonian law.

The Address Change Procedure

The company may change its registered seat during its operation, in a manner and procedure determined by its Founding Act. The procedure involves several steps:

• A decision must be made by the shareholder/s on the change of the registered seat.
• A decision must also be made to amend the Founding Act (the statement, agreement or statute). On the basis of this decision, a consolidated text of the Founding Act must be prepared and signed, containing data on the newly registered seat.
• A written statement must be prepared in accordance with the law, confirming all actions taken during the procedure.

Once all documents are prepared, Lalicic & Partners as a registration agent certified by the Central Register submits the application for the change of company address. The Central Register then issues a certificate confirming the new registered seat, which must be provided to all third parties with whom the company has a relationship.

Can the Procedure Be Done Remotely?

Yes. All of these actions can be performed without the physical presence of the company’s representatives. With a duly issued Power of Attorney and the supporting documents — which Lalicic & Partners prepares based on information provided by the client — the entire procedure can be completed remotely.

Practical Checklist

When changing your company’s registered address in North Macedonia, follow these steps: (1) Adopt a management decision on the change — the shareholder/s must formally decide to change the registered seat. This decision must be documented in writing. (2) Amend the Founding Act — prepare an amendment to the company agreement, founding statement or charter to reflect the new address, and prepare a consolidated text of the Founding Act. (3) Prepare the required written statement — a written statement confirming all steps taken in the procedure must be signed and included in the application. (4) Submit to the Central Register — as a certified registration agent, Lalicic & Partners submits the application. The Central Register issues a new certificate confirming the change. (5) Distribute the new certificate — provide the new Central Register certificate to your bank(s), contractual partners, tax authorities and any other institutions that hold your company’s address in their records. (6) Check downstream compliance obligations — an address change may trigger additional steps: bank record updates, Labor Inspectorate notification, new workplace safety documents, and — for companies with foreign capital — updates to the foreign direct investment register. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents are needed to change the company address in North Macedonia?

The required documents are: a decision by the shareholder/s on the change; a decision to amend the Founding Act; a consolidated text of the Founding Act containing the new address; and a written statement confirming the steps taken. Lalicic & Partners prepares all documents based on information provided by the client.

Does a company representative need to be present in North Macedonia for the address change?

No. The entire procedure can be completed remotely with a duly issued Power of Attorney. Lalicic & Partners, as a certified registration agent, handles the preparation and submission of all documents and the Central Register application on your behalf.

How long does the address change registration take?

Once all documents are prepared and the application is submitted to the Central Register, the registration is typically processed within a few working days. Lalicic & Partners will keep you informed throughout the process.

Is there anything else to do after the Central Register issues the new certificate?

Yes. The new certificate must be provided to your bank(s) and all institutions or contractual partners that hold your company’s registered address in their records. Additionally, an address change triggers a broader set of compliance obligations — including new workplace safety assessments, Labor Inspectorate notification, and potentially updates to the foreign direct investment register if applicable. See our full compliance guide for details.

Can a virtual address be used as the registered seat?

Yes. The Central Register does not require proof of a lease agreement or property ownership. A virtual address is acceptable as the registered seat in North Macedonia.

Last updated: July 2026

Note: The above does not constitute legal advice and in no way can be accepted or understood as an instruction to act in a specific case. Each legal situation has its own characteristics that should be reviewed at separately, and for that reason we recommend that you contact a professional – a lawyer – for legal advice.