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Nominee Director Appointment

Appoint a Nominee Director as per nomination by bank, investor, or shareholder under loan/investment agreement.

7 steps~56 days start to finishfiles DIR-12
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The steps, in order

1

Verify AOA Clause for Nominee Director

Verify that AOA contains a clause permitting appointment of Nominee Directors.

within 1 day
  • AOA permits Nominee Directors
  • Nomination clause verified
2

Verify Loan / Investment Agreement

Review the relevant loan agreement, investment agreement, or shareholder agreement providing nomination rights.

within 3 days
  • Agreement provides nomination rights
  • Nomination clause is valid and enforceable
3

Obtain Nomination Letter

Obtain formal Nomination Letter from the nominating bank, investor, or shareholder.

within 7 days · document made for you
4

Hold Board Meeting

Convene Board Meeting to appoint Nominee Director and take note of the Nomination Letter.

within 7 days
5

Pass Board Resolution

Pass Board Resolution for appointment of Nominee Director, noting the Nomination Letter.

within 1 day · 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 and other statutory registers.

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

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