Appointment of Director
Legally add a director to your Board with board resolutions, DIR-12 filing, and MCA formalities.
Companies Act Compliant • MCA Filing • Board Governance
@ Rs. 1,999 – 3,499 *
Online Process · Expert Facilitation · End-to-End Support
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DIR-12 Filed with MCA
+Board Resolution Draft
+Consent Letter Draft (DIR-2)
+MCA Payment Challan
*Facilitation Fees. Government Charges Extra.
The Importance of Formal Appointment
Appointing a director is a statutory requirement that involves specific forms (DIR-2 and DIR-12), board approvals, and filing with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). A compliant appointment is essential for legal validity and governance.
Key Benefits of a Compliant Appointment
Boosts transparency and trust among stakeholders
Protection from penalty and legal actions
Eligibility to raise unsecured loans from the Director (as applicable)
Ensures compliance under the Companies Act, 2013
Formalizes the structure and decision-making authority of the Board
Pre-Requisites for Director Appointment
ROC Return filing must be up to date
DIN of minimum 1 director should be in 'Approved' status
One valid DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) of an existing director
Appointee must be an Indian Resident (if required)
Lawizer Deliverables
- All filed e-forms with MCA (DIR-12)
- MCA payment challan
- Board Resolution draft
- Consent letter draft (DIR-2)
- Proper record keeping and statutory compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
A) Documents required from Director: PAN Card, Residence Proof, DIN declarations, Consent letter for appointment (DIR-2) etc. B) Documents required from Company: Board Meeting Resolution for Appointment and Letter of Appointment. Lawizer will assist in preparing and filing these documents with the ROC.
A Consent Letter (Form DIR-2) is the written approval by the proposed director confirming acceptance of appointment. It must be submitted to the company before filing DIR-12.
Form DIR-12 is filed with the MCA portal to notify the appointment of a director.
Filing DIR-12 within the time limit generally attracts a nominal fee. Standard filing fee example: ₹300 (subject to MCA fee schedule).
Private Limited Company: 2 Directors. One Person Company: 1 Director. Public Limited Company: 3 Directors.
Default maximum is 15 directors. To exceed 15, the company must follow the procedural steps under the Companies Act.
Minimum age is 18 years. For a Managing Director, minimum age is typically 21 years where applicable.