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Executive Director (WTD) Appointment

Appoint an Executive / Whole-Time Director with remuneration terms and employment agreement.

7 steps~85 days start to finishfiles DIR-12
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The steps, in order

1

Hold Board Meeting

Convene Board Meeting to approve appointment and remuneration of Executive Director.

within 7 days
2

Pass Board Resolution

Pass Board Resolution approving appointment and remuneration terms.

within 1 day · document made for you
3

Obtain Shareholder Approval (Ordinary Resolution)

If required under Companies Act or AOA, pass an Ordinary Resolution in General Meeting.

within 30 days
4

Execute Employment Agreement

Draft and execute employment/service agreement covering terms, remuneration, duties, and tenure.

within 7 days · document made for you
5

Issue Appointment Letter

Issue formal appointment letter with remuneration details.

within 3 days · document made for you
6

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
7

Update Statutory Registers

Update Register of Directors, Register of KMP, and other statutory registers.

within 7 days
  • Register of Directors updated
  • Register of KMP updated
  • Company website updated
  • Letterhead updated

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