Lucknow, Oct. 31 -- The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the establishment of a new Registrar of Companies (ROC) office in Noida, set to become operational on January 1, 2026.

The office will cater to 17 districts in western Uttar Pradesh, easing administrative processes for companies in the region.

Industry representatives have welcomed the move.

Until now, Kanpur housed the only ROC office for the entire state, resulting in significant travel and procedural delays for businesses based in Noida, Ghaziabad and other western districts.

With the expansion, functions such as inspections, complaint inquiries, approvals related to mergers and IPOs, stamping, and other statutory compliance procedures are expected to become m...