Appointment of Director
(MCA Filing - DIR-12)

Expand your board legally. We handle the process of appointing a new Director, filing mandatory Form DIR-12 and managing the Board & Shareholder Resolutions.

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Compliance

30 Days

Filing Deadline

All

Types Covered

Mandatory Filing within 30 days of Appointment

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Consequences of Late Filing

The Board must file Form DIR-12 with the ROC within 30 days of passing the resolution. Failure to meet this deadline attracts severe penalties.

The penalty is ₹100 per day of delay. A delay not only costs money but also delays your company's ability to file other forms and can lead to the new Director's status being marked as non-compliant.

Key Pre-Conditions


  • Valid DIN:
    The proposed Director must hold a valid (Active) Director Identification Number (DIN).
  • Consent:
    Must submit Form DIR-2 (Consent to Act as Director) and Form DIR-8 (Non-Disqualification).
  • Board Approval:
    The appointment must be approved by the Board of Directors via a formal Board Resolution.

Our Appointment Service

Resolution Drafting

Drafting the mandatory Board Resolution and shareholder approval (if applicable) for the appointment.

Form DIR-12 Filing

Accurate and timely e-filing of Form DIR-12 with all annexures to the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Post-Filing Update

Ensuring the new Director's name and details are updated on the MCA master data promptly.

Documents Checklist

What is needed for Form DIR-12 filing:

Board Resolution (Approving Appointment)
Form DIR-2 (Consent to Act as Director)
Form DIR-8 (Declaration of Non-Disqualification)
KYC of New Director (PAN, Aadhaar)
Digital Signature (DSC) of Director & PCS

The Appointment Process

1

Consent

New Director provides Forms DIR-2 and DIR-8 (Consent and Non-Disqualification).

2

Board Meeting

The Board passes a resolution for the appointment (within 30 days).

3

MCA Filing

We file Form DIR-12 and the resolution (MGT-14, if needed) to the ROC.

Approval

New Director's name and DIN status are updated on the MCA portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The government filing fee for Form DIR-12 is typically ₹300 (normal fee). However, the penalty is ₹100 per day after the 30-day deadline.
Yes, a foreign national can be appointed as a Director. However, the company must always have at least one Director who is a Resident of India (stayed in India for 182 days in the previous calendar year).
An Ordinary Resolution requires a simple majority (>50%) and is used for appointing an Additional Director. A Special Resolution requires a 75% majority and is used for appointing a Managing Director or changes to the Articles.

Appoint Your Director Legally

Ensure immediate compliance with the 30-day MCA deadline.

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