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Add Director to Company

Every company needs an active and effective body of individuals who are capable of managing the operations and proceedings of the company. The board of directors is composed of the living individuals with wide knowledge in a spectrum of areas and entrusted with the management of the company. The Director of the company is the individual chosen and appointed by the shareholders of the company to administer the affairs of the company according to the MOA and AOA.

The individual proposed for the Director of the company should be older than 21 years and must have a Director Identification Number (DIN) & Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). If the individual is capable but does not have DIN or DSC, then it can be obtained by applying beforehand. The nationality or residential status of the DIN applicant does not matter. Hence, the Director of the company can either be Indian, Non-Resident Indian or a Foreign Resident. The application for addition of Director is to be filed with the Registrar of Companies for approval.

Types Of Directors

  • Managing Director
  • Executive Director
  • Additional Director
  • Ordinary Director
  • Alternate Director

The procedure for adding the directors of the company depends on the type of director being appointed. Jain Divya & Associates can conduct a detailed study about the requirements of the company and can help in notifying the MCA about the addition of a Director to the company. Schedule a consulting session with Jain Divya & Associates to know more about different corporate filings and compliances.

Documents Required for Addition of Director to Company

  • Passport size photograph of the director to be appointed
  • PAN Card of the director to be appointed
  • Address Proof of the director to be appointed
  • DIN an DSC of the director to be appointed

Add Director to Company in India - Online Process

Adding a director to the company involves some important points. Read about the process involved in adding a director to a company in india.

  • Check AOA for director appointment provision

    The Articles of Association (AOA) of a firm set forth the rules and regulations guiding its internal operations and management. Consult the AOA for the clause regarding director appointments. Consult the AOA for a provision controlling director appointments. It should be carefully reviewed to ensure that the AOA contains general guidelines for the selection of directors, including any particular requirements or actions that must be followed when appointing a new director.

  • Conduct a general meeting

    To propose the nomination of a new director, the board of directors and shareholders need to call a general meeting. The resolution for the new director's appointment should be debated and approved at this meeting.

  • Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN)

    For a position as a director of an Indian company, a person must have a Director Identification Number (DIN), a unique identification number.The selected director must provide the necessary documentation and information in the format specified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in order to apply for a DIN.

  • Consent from the proposed director

    The proposed director must provide their consent to act as a director of the company. This consent is typically provided by the director through a written document, acknowledging their willingness to take up the position of director within the company.

  • File forms with the Registrar of Companies (ROC)

    The company will submit all important documents to the Registrar of Companies in the given allotted time. Form DIR-12 and other pertinent paperwork must normally be filed in this situation to comply with the laws of the nation where the company is registered.This file guarantees compliance to the rules and notifies the ROC of the new director's appointment.

Our Role in Filing Notification of Addition of Director

  • Once the existing Board of Directors decide upon the addition of the director to the board of the company, we advice and guide you about the procedure.
  • The resolution has to be passed by the Board of Directors. We help you draft the resolution and prepare the necessary documents for filing the notification.
  • We help you register your application for addition of Director with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

FAQS on Add Director to Company

Adding a director to the company involves some important points. Read about the process involved in adding a director to a company in india.

  1. What are the eligibility criteria to be a director in a private limited company ?

    • Person should be 21 years above
    • Prospective directors should not have disqualifications such as bankruptcy or criminal convictions.
    • The individual must not have been sentenced and convicted by a court for a period exceeding six months.

  2. Conduct a general meeting

    To propose the nomination of a new director, the board of directors and shareholders need to call a general meeting. The resolution for the new director's appointment should be debated and approved at this meeting.

  3. Is it mandatory to appoint only a shareholder as a director of the company?

    No it's not mandatory to appoint only a shareholder as a company ,any individual who is not having shares can also be appointed as a director.

  4. Who can be a director in a company ?

    A company director must be a living individual above 21 years; entities or corporate bodies cannot be appointed as directors.

  5. which form is required to be filed for adding a new director in company

    MG-14,DIR-2, DIR-12 is filed along with ROC for adding a new director in the company.

  6. How long does it take to add director to company in India ?

    Upon passing the resolution and obtaining the Director Identification Number (DIN), a new director can be appointed within a day.