Additional director
Appointed by the board, holds office only till the next AGM. Used to move quickly.
- Board resolution under Section 161
- Holds office till next AGM
- Confirmation by shareholders at AGM
Director Appointment
Add a director to your Pvt Ltd or LLP, filed end-to-end.
Appointing a new director needs board approval, shareholder consent (if appointed in general meeting) and three MCA filings - DIR-12, DIR-2 and DIR-8 - all within strict timelines. We handle every step with a single partner CS owning your file.
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Director Appointment
Pvt Ltd, OPC, Public Ltd & LLP
DSC + DIN for the new director
Board resolution + DIR-2 consent
DIR-12 filing within 30 days
DIR-8 director's declaration
Timeline
5-7 working days
What it is
Director Appointment, explained in plain English.
Adding a director means formally appointing an individual to the board of a company under Sections 152 / 161 of the Companies Act, 2013. The appointment is effective from the date of the board (or general) meeting and must be filed in Form DIR-12 within 30 days. New directors without a DIN need one allotted via Form DIR-3, while LLPs use Form 4 instead.
TL;DR
Get a DIN, pass a board resolution, take DIR-2 consent and DIR-8 declaration, file DIR-12 within 30 days. Miss the window and the penalty is Rs 100 per day with no cap.
Key terms
The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.
DIR-12
MCA form notifying the appointment / change in directors. Mandatory within 30 days.
DIR-2
Consent letter signed by the proposed director, mandatory before appointment.
DIR-8
Director's declaration that they are not disqualified under Section 164.
DIN
Director Identification Number - mandatory for every director, allotted via DIR-3 or SPICe+.
Routes & scenarios
Match the situation to the right fix.
Regular director (in AGM)
Appointed by shareholders in general meeting under Section 152.
- Notice + Form MGT-14 (if special resolution)
- Ordinary resolution at AGM / EGM
- Standard route for permanent appointments
LLP designated partner
LLPs use Form 4 + Form 3 (LLP Agreement supplement).
- Form 4 within 30 days
- Updated LLP Agreement (Form 3)
- Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN)
The process
Director Appointment - from kickoff to confirmation.
01
DSC + DIN
We issue a Class 3 DSC and apply for DIN via DIR-3 (if the director doesn't already have one).
02
Resolutions & consents
Notice, board resolution, DIR-2 consent, DIR-8 disclosure and (if needed) MGT-14 drafted.
03
MCA filing
DIR-12 filed within 30 days with attestation, SRN tracked till approval.
04
Update registers
Statutory register of directors and KMP updated; PAN / bank signatory changes coordinated.
Documents required
What we'll need from you.
Upload via our secure portal. We pre-check every scan before filing - cuts portal rejections by ~90%.
PAN + Aadhaar of the new director
Passport-size photograph
Address proof (utility bill / bank statement, not older than 2 months)
Email + mobile (linked to Aadhaar for OTP)
Educational / professional qualifications (for KYC)
Existing DIN, if any
Director Appointment FAQ
Common questions, answered by partners.
Still unsure if Director Appointment is right for your case? Book a free 20-minute consult - a senior CA / CS will walk you through your specifics.
Still have questions?
Book a free 20-minute consult with a senior partner - we'll walk through your case and outline next steps.
Talk to a partner →Yes. The Companies Act allows foreign nationals to be directors, subject to apostilled documents and at least one resident director on the board. FEMA reporting may apply for shareholding changes.
Ready when you are
Let's get your Director Appointment sorted this week.
A senior CA / CS will get on a call with you, confirm scope and start the work - usually within 24 hours.