Changing your company’s registered office address in North Macedonia is more than an administrative formality. It triggers a series of compliance obligations across multiple institutions — from the Central Register and your bank through to the Labor Inspectorate, regulators and, if applicable, the National Bank. This guide covers every step. This page is part of our practice in business and corporate law. For related questions about company registration information, see our guide on company information in North Macedonia.

Licensed Activities and Regulatory Compliance

Certain businesses fall under special legal regulations, such as those overseen by the Insurance Supervision Agency, Ministry of Finance, National Bank of North Macedonia (NBRNM), and others. Regulatory endorsement of the address change is a prerequisite before initiating updates in the Central Register. In most of these cases, the regulator must approve the change of registered office before it can be registered with the Central Register.

Updating the Central Register

The Central Register of North Macedonia serves as a comprehensive repository, housing company particulars such as name, ID, tax number, activities, managers, partners and, most importantly, the registered address. This data is integral to your current legal status. Promptly updating it upon physical relocation is imperative. A registered agent — typically a lawyer in North Macedonia — facilitates the process.

Bank and Financial Institution Compliance

Following the address change and the generation of a new certificate from the Central Register, updating bank records becomes necessary. In most cases, if no additional documents are required, the bank can update the address data based on the new current status certificate issued by the Central Register.

Communication with Private Legal Entities and Service Providers

In numerous instances — particularly when standard service contracts are in place with telephone, internet, maintenance or other service providers — these legal entities must be notified of the address change. Beyond fulfilling the contractual obligation, timely notification can facilitate an efficient update of the existing business relationship.

Labor Relations and Compliance with the Labor Inspectorate

When relocating, new safety and health assessments for the new premises are required. The previous safety and health at work documents are tied to the old address; immediately upon a physical change of location, new assessment documents must be created for the new business space, resulting in an amended statement on safety and health at work. It is also recommended to submit a notification to the Labor Inspectorate about the change of the registered office address.

Trade-Related Compliance

According to the Law on Trade and the Rulebook on minimum technical conditions for sales facilities in wholesale and retail trade, specific categories of trading companies engaged in wholesale and retail trade are obligated to lodge an application with the State Market Inspectorate within the relevant Municipality. This ensures the fulfilment of the mandated minimum technical conditions at the new location.

Foreign Direct Investment Register

If the company has foreign capital, changes should be made prior to updating the register of direct investments. If the company has registered a foreign direct investment, following the address update in the Central Register, a corresponding alteration must also be made in the Central Register’s dedicated register for direct investments, reflecting the change in registered office.

Notification to the National Bank (for transactions with non-residents)

In cases where the company has registered transactions with non-residents, a notification must be sent to the National Bank’s Department of Statistics. If a non-resident foreign individual has engaged in a transaction with the company that required registration with the NBRM, the National Bank must be notified of the changed headquarters address. This notification is submitted to the Statistics Department of the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia, along with the fundamental transaction registration.

Practical Checklist

When changing your company’s registered address in North Macedonia, work through the following: (1) Check for regulatory pre-approval — if your business is regulated (insurance, banking, financial services, etc.), obtain regulatory approval before approaching the Central Register. (2) Update the Central Register first — engage a licensed registration agent (lawyer) to file the address change. Obtain the new current status certificate. (3) Update your bank records — present the new Central Register certificate to your bank. Most banks will update the address based on this document alone. (4) Notify service providers — inform all contractual service providers (telecom, internet, maintenance, etc.) of the new address. (5) Create new safety and health documents — new workplace safety assessments and a new statement on safety and health at work are required for the new premises. Notify the Labor Inspectorate. (6) If you have foreign capital — update the foreign direct investment register in the Central Register after completing the main address change. If you have cross-border loan transactions registered with the NBRM, also notify the National Bank’s Statistics Department. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is updating the Central Register the only step needed when changing a company address?

No. Updating the Central Register is the first and most important step, but it triggers several additional obligations: bank record updates, regulatory notifications (if applicable), new workplace safety assessments, service provider notifications, and — for companies with foreign capital — updates to the direct investment register and potentially the National Bank.

Do regulated companies need special approval before changing the address?

Yes. Companies operating under special legal regulations — such as those supervised by the Insurance Supervision Agency, the Ministry of Finance or the National Bank — must obtain approval from the relevant regulator before the address change can be registered with the Central Register.

Do I need to create new workplace safety documents when moving to new premises?

Yes. The existing safety and health at work documents are tied to the physical characteristics of the old address. Upon moving to a new location, new assessments must be carried out and new documents — including an amended statement on safety and health at work — must be prepared for the new premises. The Labor Inspectorate should also be notified.

What needs to be updated in the foreign direct investment register?

If the company has registered a foreign direct investment with the Central Register, the change of registered office must also be reflected in the dedicated direct investment register. This update should follow the completion of the main address change in the Central Register. Changes should be made prior to the register of direct investments being updated.

Does the National Bank need to be notified of an address change?

Only if the company has registered transactions with non-residents that required registration with the National Bank of North Macedonia. In that case, the Statistics Department of the NBRM must be notified of the change of registered office address, together with the existing transaction registration.

Need legal guidance?

If you need assistance with a company address change in North Macedonia, the team at Lalicic & Partners is at your disposal. Contact us through our website.