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Appointment of Company Secretary

Appoint a Company Secretary (KMP): Board resolution, verify ACS/FCS membership, file forms

5 steps~102 days start to finishfiles DIR-12files MR-1
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The steps, in order

1

Verify ACS/FCS Membership

Confirm the candidate holds valid Associate or Fellow membership of ICSI.

within 3 days
  • ACS/FCS membership verified
  • Membership certificate obtained
2

Pass Board Resolution

Board resolution for appointment of Company Secretary as KMP.

within 7 days · document made for you
3

File DIR-12 with ROC

File Form DIR-12 within 30 days of appointment.

within 30 days · files DIR-12 · document made for you
4

File MR-1 with ROC

File Form MR-1 for appointment of KMP within 60 days.

within 60 days · files MR-1 · document made for you
5

Intimate Stock Exchange (if listed)

Notify stock exchange of KMP appointment within prescribed timeline.

within 2 days

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