Resignation is the director's right; removal is the company's. Either way, the cessation must be filed via Form DIR-12 within 30 days, and a resigning director independently files Form DIR-11 to protect themselves from future liabilities.
Starting at
₹3,499
Director Resignation
Resigning directors & companies removing directors
Timeline
5-10 working days
A director's exit happens by resignation (initiated by the director, governed by Section 168) or removal (initiated by shareholders via special notice, governed by Section 169). Both routes require DIR-12 from the company within 30 days. A resigning director additionally files DIR-11 to evidence the resignation with the MCA - critical for liability protection.
TL;DR
Resign by letter, file DIR-11 yourself, ensure the company files DIR-12. Removal requires shareholder special notice + opportunity for the director to be heard.
DIR-11
Filed by the resigning director within 30 days of resignation; evidence of effective resignation.
DIR-12
Filed by the company within 30 days of cessation. Without this, the MCA records still show the person as a director.
Section 168
Resignation - takes effect from the date the company receives the notice (or a later date specified).
Section 169
Removal - requires special notice, board / general meeting and opportunity to be heard.
Director initiates the exit. Effective from receipt of the notice (or a later date in the letter).
Used when the board / shareholders need to remove a director against their will.
Automatic vacation under Section 167 - no resignation letter, but DIR-12 still required.
01
We draft the resignation letter (or removal notice) with the correct effective date and Section reference.
02
Board resolution or general meeting convened, minutes drafted, attendance and special notice handled.
03
DIR-11 (by the director, with us as professional) and DIR-12 (by the company) filed within 30 days.
04
Statutory registers updated, bank signatory changes, DIN status updated, relieving letter issued.
Upload via our secure portal. We pre-check every scan before filing - cuts portal rejections by ~90%.
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