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Change of Director

Appointment or resignation of director with MCA filing (DIR-12).

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₹3,499

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Companies often need to add, remove, or change directors due to business expansion, investor requirements, succession planning, or compliance directives. Director changes in a Private Limited company involve Board resolutions, filing of Form DIR-12 with MCA, and updating the Register of Directors — all within prescribed timelines.

Appointing a new director requires their consent (DIR-2), DIN (if not already obtained), and Board/Shareholder resolution depending on the type of appointment. Removal requires a special resolution and proper notice procedures. Resignation is effective from the date of notice or acceptance, whichever is earlier.

Our team drafts the necessary Board resolutions, prepares DIR-12 and related documents, and ensures MCA filing is done within 30 days of the change — preventing MCA penalty and keeping the company's records updated.

Why Choose Our Change of Director Service

1

Timely MCA Filing

DIR-12 must be filed within 30 days of the change. We file promptly to avoid ₹100/day additional fee.

2

DIN Facilitation

New directors without DIN can get one through our fast-track process — DIN is allotted within 1 working day via SPICe+.

3

Resolution Drafting

Legally sound Board resolutions and notices for director appointment/removal to prevent future governance disputes.

4

Resignation Compliance

Director resignation — filing DIR-11 (by director) and DIR-12 (by company) are both required. We handle both sides.

5

Register Update

Physical registers of directors and KMP are updated alongside digital MCA filing for complete compliance.

Documents Required

  • ✓Consent letter of new director (if appointment)
  • ✓DIR-2 of new director
  • ✓Resignation letter (if resignation)
  • ✓Board resolution
  • ✓DSC of existing director

How We Work

  1. 1

    Board Resolution

    Draft and pass board resolution

  2. 2

    DIN Application

    Apply for DIN if new director does not have one

  3. 3

    File DIR-12

    Submit form within 30 days of change

  4. 4

    MCA Confirmation

    Download approved filing certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

How many directors can a Private Limited company have?+
Minimum 2, maximum 15. Additional directors beyond 15 require a special resolution. OPCs can have 1 director.
Can a director resign if the company has only 2 directors?+
The resignation takes effect only when it is accepted by the Board and when the company has at least the minimum required directors.
What is Form DIR-12?+
DIR-12 is filed by the company to notify MCA of appointment, resignation, or cessation of directors. Must be filed within 30 days of the change.
Is shareholder approval needed to appoint a director?+
Additional directors can be appointed by the Board. Regular directors require shareholder approval at the AGM or EGM.
Can a foreign national be a director?+
Yes. Foreign nationals can be directors in Indian companies. They need a DIN and must comply with FEMA if they are also shareholders.