KMP Appointment
KMP Appointment
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) are the senior officers responsible for a company’s core management and statutory compliance. Positions like CEO, CFO, CS, and Whole-Time Directors fall under this category. When a company crosses certain thresholds, appointing KMP becomes mandatory. Even when it’s not mandatory, many companies choose to appoint them for better governance.
We help you handle the entire KMP appointment process so everything stays compliant and documented.
What we do
Identify which KMP positions your company needs
Draft board and shareholder resolutions
Prepare consent letters, declarations, and disclosures
File DIR-12 and other required forms on the MCA portal
Update statutory registers and records
Assist with employment agreements and role definitions
Why this matters
KMP appointments are closely monitored during audits, funding rounds, and ROC reviews. Missing filings or incorrect documentation can lead to penalties for the company and its directors. Properly appointed KMP strengthen governance and streamline statutory responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Key Managerial Personnel is an officer who holds senior management authority, such as a CEO, CFO, CS, Whole-Time Director, or Manager.
Listed companies
Public companies with paid-up capital of ₹10 crore or more (full KMP)
Public companies with paid-up capital of ₹5 crore or more (must appoint a Company Secretary)
DIR-12 is mandatory. In some cases, MGT-14 may also be needed for board resolutions.
Consent to act, DIR-2, KYC documents, resolutions, and employment agreements.
Yes. Many private companies appoint CFOs or CS voluntarily to improve governance.