Add a new director to your company — correctly.
Appointing a director requires board resolution, consent in DIR-2, DIN verification, and Form DIR-12 filing with the MCA within 30 days. We manage the complete process to ensure MCA compliance.
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Director Appointed in 3 Days*
*Timeline is indicative and may vary based on document verification and government processing.
What is Appointment of Director?
A director is a person appointed to manage and supervise the affairs of a company under the Companies Act, 2013. Every private limited company must have at least 2 directors; a public company must have at least 3. The maximum is 15 directors (extendable to 20 by special resolution for public companies). Directors must hold a Director Identification Number (DIN) issued by MCA. When a new director is appointed — whether as Additional Director by the Board or through a shareholders' resolution — the company must file Form DIR-12 (Notice of change among directors) with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) within 30 days of appointment. The incoming director must provide written consent in Form DIR-2 and must not be disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act.
Eligibility Requirements
- Appointee must be an individual — not a corporate entity
- Must hold a valid, active Director Identification Number (DIN)
- Must not be disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013
- Must not be already a director in more than 20 companies (10 public companies)
- Must provide written consent in Form DIR-2 before appointment is effective
- For Independent Directors (public companies): must meet additional qualifications under Section 149
MCA Forms Required
Consent to act as director — signed by the incoming director
Notice of change among directors — filed by company with ROC
Application for DIN — only if appointee does not have a DIN
Annual KYC update for DIN — must be current
Types of Directors Under the Companies Act
Executive Director:
Full-time director who is also an employee (e.g., MD, CEO, CFO). Involved in day-to-day management. Compensation is governed by Schedule V of the Companies Act.
Non-Executive Director:
Does not hold a managerial position. Provides strategic guidance. Not employed full-time by the company. Receives only sitting fees for attending meetings.
Independent Director (ID):
Listed and certain other public companies must have at least 1/3rd of the board as IDs. Must meet independence criteria under Section 149(6) — no pecuniary relationship with the company.
Additional Director:
Appointed by the Board under Section 161 between two AGMs. Holds office only until the next AGM — must be regularised by shareholders at the AGM to continue.
Nominee Director:
Appointed by a third party (investor, financial institution, or government) under a contractual or statutory right. Common in VC-funded companies where investors appoint a board seat.
Woman Director:
Listed companies and large public companies must mandatorily have at least one woman director under Rule 3 of the Companies (Appointment of Directors) Rules, 2014.
Section 164 — Grounds for Disqualification
- Declared insolvent / adjudged bankrupt and not discharged
- Convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude and sentenced to imprisonment ≥ 6 months
- Ordered by court to be disqualified under any provision of the Companies Act
- Failure to pay calls on shares for more than 6 months
- Director of a company that has failed to file ROC annual returns for 3 consecutive years
- Director of a company that has failed to repay deposits or declared dividend not paid for 1 year
- Convicted of any offence under Section 188 (related party transactions) in the last 5 years
Our Process
Verify appointee's DIN status and disqualification check under Section 164
Apply for DIN (Form DIR-3) if appointee does not have one
Convene Board meeting — pass resolution to appoint Additional Director or regularise at AGM
Obtain signed DIR-2 consent letter from the incoming director
Update statutory Register of Directors and Register of Members (if director receives shares)
File Form DIR-12 on MCA portal within 30 days of appointment
Issue appointment letter to the new director
How It Works
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A dedicated specialist with expertise in your service category is assigned to your case within 24 hours of payment.
Work in Progress
Your expert prepares documents, files applications with the relevant authority, and follows up on your behalf.
Delivery
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Get Your Director Appointed Without Any Hassle
Board resolution drafting, DIR-2 consent letter, DIN verification, DIR-3 KYC check, and Form DIR-12 filing with ROC — end-to-end.
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Pricing tailored to your specific requirements
Get Your Director Appointed Without Any Hassle
Board resolution drafting, DIR-2 consent letter, DIN verification, DIR-3 KYC check, and Form DIR-12 filing with ROC — end-to-end.
Pricing
Custom Quote
Pricing tailored to your specific requirements
Why Golden Verdict For
Appointment of Director?
Many companies delay filing Form DIR-12 beyond the mandatory 30-day window, attracting additional fees and non-compliance notices. In some cases, appointees lack a DIN — requiring a separate DIR-3 application — or have an inactive DIN that needs KYC reactivation. Golden Verdict checks DIN status, prepares the board resolution and DIR-2 consent letter, files the DIN application if needed, and ensures Form DIR-12 is filed on MCA within 30 days. We also update the company's statutory registers (Register of Directors) and issue the director with their appointment letter.
A new director joins your company on paper and in law only when DIR-12 is filed correctly. Golden Verdict ensures it's done right, on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Appointing a director requires board resolution, consent in DIR-2, DIN verification, and Form DIR-12 filing with the MCA within 30 days. We manage the complete process to ensure MCA compliance.
“A new director joins your company on paper and in law only when DIR-12 is filed correctly. Golden Verdict ensures it's done right, on time.”
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