Appointment of Director
Appointment of Director
Bringing a new director on board is a significant governance step. Whether it’s adding expertise, fulfilling compliance requirements, onboarding a nominee, or strengthening the board, the appointment process must follow the Companies Act and the company’s Articles. Proper documentation, disclosures and MCA filings ensure the appointment is valid and transparent.
What We Assist With
• Reviewing eligibility and director requirements
• Obtaining DIN or activating existing DIN
• Drafting consent letters, declarations and disclosure forms
• Preparing Board and shareholder resolutions
• Filing Form DIR-12 with MCA
• Updating statutory registers and minutes
• Advisory on roles, responsibilities and post-appointment compliance
Why Companies Appoint Directors
• Expansion of the board for better governance
• Bringing in new expertise or investor nominees
• Meeting statutory requirements (minimum directors, resident director, woman director)
• Strengthening decision-making as the company grows
• Succession planning and ownership transitions
Frequently Asked Questions
Private companies need at least 2 directors, public companies need 3, and OPCs need 1.
Yes. A Director Identification Number (DIN) is mandatory before appointment.
Form DIR-12 must be filed within 30 days of appointment.
For additional directors, Board approval is sufficient initially, but shareholders must regularise the appointment at the next general meeting.
Consent (DIR-2), declaration of non-disqualification (DIR-8), and disclosure of interest (MBP-1).