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Additional Director Appointment

Appoint an Additional Director as per AOA authorization. Holds office till the next AGM.

6 steps~49 days start to finishfiles DIR-12
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The steps, in order

1

Verify AOA Authorization

Check that the Articles of Association (AOA) permit appointment of Additional Directors. This is mandatory.

within 1 day
  • AOA permits Additional Directors
  • Maximum director limit not exceeded
  • No special restrictions in AOA
2

Hold Board Meeting

Convene a Board Meeting to pass resolution for appointment of Additional Director.

within 7 days
3

Pass Board Resolution

Pass Board Resolution for appointment of Additional Director. Record in minutes.

within 1 day · document made for you
4

Issue Appointment Letter

Issue formal appointment letter. Tenure: Till next AGM.

within 3 days · document made for you
5

File DIR-12 with ROC

File Form DIR-12 with ROC within 30 days of appointment.

within 30 days · files DIR-12 · document made for you
6

Update Statutory Registers

Update Register of Directors (MBP-4) and other statutory registers.

within 7 days
  • Register of Directors updated
  • Register of KMP updated (if applicable)
  • Company website updated
  • Letterhead updated

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